BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T173000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Proposal Development Series - Beyond the Proposal: Preparing for Success DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic two-day SBA FAST workshop designed to help small businesses unlock the potential of SBIR and STTR funding. Hosted by North Carolina's SBTDC and First Flight Venture Center\, this program brings together experienced guest speakers to guide you through the essentials\, from understanding SBIR/STTR basics to developing competitive\, high-impact proposals. Whether you're new to the programs or looking to strengthen your approach\, you'll gain practical insights to improve your chances of success. Sessions will cover key topics\, including strategies for writing winning grants\, leveraging North Carolina matching grant opportunities\, navigating legal and intellectual property considerations\, conducting effective market research\, and managing the financial and accounting aspects of federally funded projects. Attendees will leave with actionable tools\, expert advice\, and valuable connections to help advance their innovations.The session agenda can be found below.\nJune 8Beyond the Proposal: Preparing for Success1:00 PM 1:10 PMKick-off and Welcome\nLet's look beyond submission and explore the ecosystem that supports SBIR/STTR-funded innovation.1:10 PM 1:45 PMMarket Research Resources\nJess Reece NC Biotech Center\, Life Science Intelligence\n\nLeverage research tools and data sources to sharpen your market strategy.1:45 PM 2:20 PMBudget Development\nLauren Joyce EisnerAmper\n\nLearn how to build a smart\, compliant budget that aligns with your project goals and agency expectations.2:20 PM 2:30 PMBreak2:30 PM 4:00 PMAdvanced Insights\nKirk Macolini InteliSpark\n\nContinue exploring strategies and tips for developing a compelling\, fundable proposal that stands out to reviewers.\n\nLearn practical approaches to strengthen your proposal and improve your odds of success through effective planning and writing.4:00 PM 4:15 PMWrap-up\nKey takeaways\, next steps\, and final thoughts.4:15 PM 5:30 PMNetworking Reception\nConnect with peers\, speakers\, and resource partners over refreshments your next collaborator or mentor might be in the room! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us for a dynamic two-day SBA FAST workshop designed to help small businesses unlock the potential of SBIR and STTR funding. \;

Hosted by North Carolina&rsquo\;s SBTDC and First Flight Venture Center\, this program brings together experienced guest speakers to guide you through the essentials\, from understanding SBIR/STTR basics to developing competitive\, high-impact proposals. Whether you&rsquo\;re new to the programs or looking to strengthen your approach\, you&rsquo\;ll gain practical insights to improve your chances of success. \;

Sessions will cover key topics\, including strategies for writing winning grants\, leveraging North Carolina matching grant opportunities\, navigating legal and intellectual property considerations\, conducting effective market research\, and managing the financial and accounting aspects of federally funded projects. Attendees will leave with actionable tools\, expert advice\, and valuable connections to help advance their innovations.

The session agenda can be found below.


June 8

Beyond the Proposal: Preparing for Success

1:00 PM &ndash\; 1:10 PMKick-off and Welcome
Let&rsquo\;s look beyond submission and explore the ecosystem that supports SBIR/STTR-funded innovation.
1:10 PM &ndash\; 1:45 PMMarket Research Resources
Jess Reece &ndash\; NC Biotech Center\, Life Science Intelligence

Leverage research tools and data sources to sharpen your market strategy.
1:45 PM &ndash\; 2:20 PMBudget Development
Lauren Joyce &ndash\; EisnerAmper

Learn how to build a smart\, compliant budget that aligns with your project goals and agency expectations.
2:20 PM &ndash\; 2:30 PMBreak
2:30 PM &ndash\; 4:00 PMAdvanced Insights
Kirk Macolini &ndash\; InteliSpark

Continue exploring strategies and tips for developing a compelling\, fundable proposal that stands out to reviewers.

Learn practical approaches to strengthen your proposal and improve your odds of success through effective planning and writing.
4:00 PM &ndash\; 4:15 PMWrap-up
Key takeaways\, next steps\, and final thoughts.
4:15 PM &ndash\; 5:30 PMNetworking Reception
Connect with peers\, speakers\, and resource partners over refreshments &ndash\; your next collaborator or mentor might be in the room!

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