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Grant me a wish or …….. Wish me a grant ?

Grant me a wish or …….. Wish me a grant ?. Background of presenter Dennis Adamkiewicz P.E. Grants in general and SBIR / STTR program specifically Some common ideas / comments about the subject The SECRET of applying for grants Conclusion. Born in Cleveland Three years in Boston

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Grant me a wish or …….. Wish me a grant ?

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  1. Grant me a wish or ……..Wish me a grant ? Background of presenter Dennis Adamkiewicz P.E. Grants in general and SBIR / STTR program specifically Some common ideas / comments about the subject The SECRET of applying for grants Conclusion

  2. Born in Cleveland Three years in Boston Two years in Columbus BSEE from Cleveland State University MSM from The University of Akron Design, Design Management and Operations experience in Electronic Product Development Allen-Bradley (now Rockwell Automation) Electronic Component Sales Founded Q.E.D. Background of presenter Dennis Adamkiewicz P.E.

  3. Principal Investigator is the key person in this process regardless of what type of grant you seek. Think of the government as another customer Granting versus contracting agencies Agencies are like families they look alike but act very differently SBIR vs. STTR You do not have a great deal of time to think. You have to be ready (Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance) The Devil is in the details Grants in general and SBIR program specifically

  4. USDA Dept of Commerce (NOAA,NIST) Department of Defense Dept. of Education Dept. of Energy EPA PHS (NIH, CDC, FDA) Dept. of Transportation NASA National Science Foundation Agencies which offer these type of grants

  5. Here is my form when do I get my first check ? It takes 9 months for the entire process “It’s rigged !” Lifestyle companies “I have heard of companies that have written the proposal !” Wouldn’t you like a customer like that ? “I am worried “The Government” is going to take my IP” “ I don’t think it’s worth the effort “ Chances are ~10 – 20% What is your next best alternative What did you learn in the process Common ideas / comments about the subject

  6. S – Strategic Plan The SECRET for applying for grants

  7. The SECRET for applying for grants • S – Strategic Plan • E – Expectations(Indifference, Unexpected)

  8. The SECRET for applying for grants S – Strategic Plan E – Expectations (Indifference, Unexpected) C – Credibility is Critical

  9. The SECRET for applying for grants S – Strategic Plan E – Expectations (Indifference, Unexpected) C – Credibility is Critical R – Read (Solicitation)

  10. The SECRET for applying for grants S – Strategic Plan E – Expectations (Indifference, Unexpected) C – Credibility is Critical R – Read (Solicitation) E – Extreme Networking

  11. The SECRET for applying for grants S – Strategic Plan E – Expectations (Indifference, Unexpected) C – Credibility is Critical R – Read (Solicitation) E – Extreme Networking T – Tenaciousness

  12. Conclusions • A good website to start at: http://www.sbirworld.com • The ODOD sponsors a yearly conference in October in • Columbus • Questions ??? Contact: • Dennis Adamkiewicz P.E. • Quantum Electronic Development • dazqed@adelphia.net • 330.656.3247

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