In the video below, Paul Scott, an experienced technical writer, shares invaluable tips on securing SBIR grants for small businesses aiming to innovate and grow. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program provides crucial funding to help small businesses engage in cutting-edge research and development, with a strong focus on bringing new technologies to market.
Paul Scott explains how SBIR grants are structured into three phases. Phase one emphasizes feasibility and development, phase two involves further development and exploration of marketing and commercialization strategies, and phase three requires private funding to scale the innovation.
Paul highlights the importance of demonstrating feasibility and strict adherence to the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) requirements in your grant application. He walks through the essential components of an SBIR grant, including the letter of intent, concept paper, and full proposal.
Paul’s expert advice includes thoroughly reading and following the FOA guidelines, showcasing your qualifications and industry knowledge, and preparing for the administrative aspects like regulations, paperwork, and cost-sharing. He also addresses common concerns, such as regional preferences, finding the right funding opportunities, and repurposing your work for various agencies.
For any small business owner looking to leverage SBIR grants to drive innovation and growth, Scott’s insights are a must-watch.
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More about Paul Scott
Paul Scott has been a technical writer for over 20 years. He uses his training and experience as a scientist to help clients convey highly technical information to customers and investors. He writes white papers and blog articles, as well as grant proposals for both academic research and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR) program. He has helped his customers get grant awards from DARPA, NSF, NIH, the Department of Energy and other federal programs. He lives and works near San Francisco.