The United States Department of Treasury released its report on the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and ranked the state of West Virginia in the top 10 nationally for management, performance and deployment of SSBCI funding. The state is currently ranked ninth in the nation for allocation of SSBCI...
The Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA) recently announced its Build-Up Berkeley Competition, an initiative that aims to help new and existing businesses learn to thrive in Berkeley County, that registration is now open for their 2024 pitch competition. Successful businesses create a better Berkeley County. Build-Up Berkeley will allow entrepreneurs from...
A new $2.1 million opportunity through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions, called the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) Open Voucher Call, is making $100,000 vouchers available to the public. A select number of vouchers, which are redeemable at one of eight National Laboratories and...
Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of non-dilutive R&D funding for initial development of your high-risk, innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. These two programs provide over $4 billion to...
Developing a proper budget for a grant or contract proposal should not be overlooked. A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving the project from start to finish. Be sure not to leave money on the table. This session will walk through the development of a project budget...
Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, so it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good strategy. This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include,...
This session will cover the 11 SBIR/STTR participating agencies and their respective missions and the difference between how granting agencies and contracting agencies operate. This session will include where to find the topics of interest, how to find if an agency has funded technology similar to yours previously, and determining...
You’re starting or have started your new small business. Great!! But . . . you’re worried about what your sales will be, or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow. If you need help in any of these areas, this webinar is for...
Grants are an important funding source for small businesses. By leveraging grants, small businesses can access capital and stimulate growth while reducing the burden of traditional financing methods. In this webinar, certified grant writer Lauren Frary will explain the grant writing process and strategies on how to best win grants. You...
Are you an innovator with an early-stage technology that has commercial potential? Please join U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Program Manager, Dr. Eileen Chant, on February 1 at 11 AM ET via Zoom for a deep dive into the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs. DOE SBIR/STTR provides early-stage, nondilutive R&D funding...
