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SBIR/STTR Origins...

SBIR/STTR Origins. Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. Congress designated 4 major goals. Stimulate technological innovation Meet federal R&D needs Foster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation

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SBIR/STTR Origins...

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  1. SBIR/STTR Origins... Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 Congress designated 4 major goals • Stimulate technological innovation • Meet federal R&D needs • Foster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation • Increase private-sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal R&D

  2. … and Reauthorization (until Jan 2011) • Quasi-Government Corporations • Economic Development Entities • Technology Centers • University Research Parks • Faculty & Graduate Students • Technology Incubators • Research Foundations • Reporting outcomes: public summaries and government evaluations • Federal and State (FAST): State-based Business mentoring and assistance • Increase some funding ceilings for Phase II awards Results in a richer, broader, more diverse program.

  3. SBIR / STTR ProgramMission Supporting scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy… onesmallbusinessatatime.

  4. SBIR/STTR Participating Agencies • DOD • HHS • NIH (~$690M FY2010) • NIDCR (~$8.9M FY2010) • NASA • DOE • NSF • DHS • USDA • DOC • EPA • DOT • ED

  5. Addressing Global Objectives with Specific Solutions SBIR/STTR Helps NIH Meet Its Mission Conduct innovative R/R&D that results in product, process, or service that will... • Improve human health • Speed process of discovery • Reduce cost of medical care/research • Improve research tools

  6. What are SBIR and STTR ? Similar Research Programs… … in Three Phases (SBIR/STTR). Phase I: Feasibility study (6 - 12 months, $150K / $100K) Phase II: Full R/R&D (2 years, $1M / $750K) Phase III:Commercialization (WITHOUT $$) • SBIR: Set-aside program (2.5% of extramural budget) for small business concerns to engage in federal R&D with potential for commercialization. • STTR: Set-aside program (0.3 % of extramural budget) to facilitate cooperative R&D between small business concerns and U.S. research institutions -- with potential for commercialization.

  7. SBIR/STTR ELIGIBILITY • Organized for-profit U.S. business • At least 51% U.S.-owned by individuals and independently operated, OR owned and controlled by one other eligible entity • Small business located in and performing the work in the U.S. • P.I.’s primary employment with small business during the project • 500 employees or fewer, including affiliates

  8. SBIR vs. STTR :CRITICAL DIFFERENCES • Research Partner SBIR:Permits (encourages)research institution partners (~ 33% Phase I and 50% Phase II R&D)STTR:Requiresresearch institution partners(e.g., universities) (40% small business and 30% research institution) • Principal InvestigatorSBIR:Primary (>50%) employment must be with small businessSTTR:Primary employment not stipulated (research institution and/or small business) AWARD ALWAYS MADE TO SMALL BUSINESS

  9. Getting More from the SBIR/STTR:Leveraging Academic Excellence University scientists can be • Owners of small firms (assign someone else as PI) • Principal Investigators (with official permission from University) • Senior Personnel on SBIR/STTR • Consultants on SBIR/STTR • Subcontracts on SBIR/STTR • Conduits for University facilities to provide analytical and other service support

  10. Entrepreneurial Research Institutions Keys to Success • Develop common goals between faculty-initiated business and mission of research institution • Create entrepreneurial environment while protecting interests of University • Establish policies to manage, reduce or eliminate conflict of interest (COI) • Retain intellectual talent Intellectual Rigor + Hard Work + Passion + Mission

  11. Challenges in Blending Diverse Cultures University • Research to educate, break ground, provide service • Slower Pace • Mission = basic and applied research • Technology transfer is companion to research mission • Fertile ground for economic development Industry • R&D drives toward commercialization • Quick-paced • Solve problems - develop new products - profit • Exploit full potential of science (e.g. capture IP, license) • Direct and indirect economic impact

  12. To become a You must • Science • Team • Application • R&D Plan • Track record

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