Notice Number: NOT-OD-10-096

Key Dates
Release Date: May 12, 2010

Issued by
National Institutes of Health (NIH), (http://www.nih.gov)

The 12th Annual NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Conference will be held June 2 & 3, 2010, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The theme of this year’s annual conference, which is hosted by the North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center, is “Triangulating Commercial Success: Knowledge, Partnerships, & Capital.” It encompasses two full days of in-depth information about the NIH SBIR and STTR programs including funding opportunity identification, application preparation and electronic submission, post award administration, and transitioning into the marketplace.

Highlights of this year’s program:

• Breakfast session with NIH, CDC, FDA representatives to learn how to get the most out of the conference
• “Women in Business: From the Trenches” luncheon session (panel of experienced women entrepreneurs sharing how they have navigated the challenging financial environment)
• One-on-one meetings with more than 60 NIH, CDC, and FDA federal program and grants management officers
• An in-depth look at the changes in the NIH application submission process as a result of the Enhanced Peer Review initiative
• Workshops on Indirect Costs & Audit Requirements
• Strategies for Raising Capital and Developing Partnerships

Who should attend?

• Those new to SBIR/STTR as well as seasoned veterans
• Highly motivated small business entrepreneurs and research managers
• Research institution investigators interested in collaborating with small businesses
• Small businesses interested in new NIH SBIR/STTR initiatives and program changes 
• Large companies interested in developing strategic alliances with successful SBIR/STTR awardees
• Organizations and consultants providing support to interested SBIR/STTR applicants

Participate in this conference to reap a variety of benefits:

• Learn from experienced SBIR/STTR awardees
• Network with peers
• Gain hands-on experience in workshops

The agenda, registration, and other conference information are available at the conference website: http://www.sbtdc.org/nihsbir2010/index.htm

Inquiries

For questions or further information, contact:

North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center
Mr. John Ujvari
Phone:  919-962-8297
Email: sbir@sbtdc.org

NIH
Ms. Kay Etzler
Phone: (301) 435-2713
E-mail: ConferenceInquiries@mail.nih.gov

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