US DOT SBIR News Archive
2008 National SBIR Conference
Connecticut is hosting the 2008 National SBIR Conference November 12-14, with pre-conference workshops on November 11. The focus is on innovation, commercialization and doing business. With the reauthorization of the SBIR Program scheduled for September 30, 2008, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and universities need to understand what is happening to the program and need to participate in activities that will advance their technologies, products and services.
Program Activities:
- One-on-Ones - meet privately with the 11 Agencies participating in the SBIR/STTR Programs, 6 Federal Labs, 15 Large Companies
- Open Innovation Discussions - Learn how companies scout for innovation
- Poster Show - Showcase your technologies, products, services
- "Speed Dating" - Networking
- Much more!
Who’s Coming:
- Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Raytheon, Textron Bell Helicopter, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, GE, Praxair, Hamilton Sundstrand, and more!
www.SBIRnational.com
Register Here
Federal Highway Administration Offers Additional Grants to Spur Innovation
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will award $1 million through a second round of grants under the Highways for LIFE Technology Partnerships Program. The purpose of the Technology Partnership Program is to partner organizations and companies with the highway construction industry to accelerate the adoption of promising innovations that reduce congestion from construction and improve safety and quality.
FHWA anticipates publishing the solicitation in Grants.gov about July 24, 2008, with a closing date at the end of August. Each grant award will range from $200,000 to $500,000 for up to two years of performance.
The program is intended to fund proven innovations that have been developed to a late-stage prototype with the proof of concept well established that require further development, testing, and evaluation in a real-world setting before they would be available for commercialization. The innovation must make a significant contribution to achieving at least one of the following Highways for LIFE goals: improving project and/or work zone safety (including worker or user safety), reducing construction congestion, accelerating construction or improving quality. Applicable innovation areas include: technologies, materials, tools, equipment, procedures, specifications, methodologies, processes, or practices used in the financing, design or construction of highways or bridges.
Competition is open to all non-profit and for-profit organizations except state and local governments and institutions of higher education. State and local agencies, local municipalities, and academic institutions are excluded from competition as prime awardees but are encouraged to participate as a partner at the sub level.
For more information on the Technology Partnerships Program, and previous awardees, go to http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hfl/tech.cfm. Individuals can sign up to receive an email notification when the solicitation is published in Grants.gov.
Upcoming 2008 SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference, May 27-30, 2008
The 2008 SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida on May 27 - 30, 2008. In partnership with NASA, the Florida SBDC Network and the Florida Small Business Development Foundation, Inc. are co-hosting the 2008 SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the SBIR Program and 50 Years of NASA Space Exploration. More information is available at the official SBIR/STTR Spring Conference website (http://www.sbirflorida.org/).
2007 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation is Now Closed
2007 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation closed May 1, 2007. Please visit Current Solicitation for more information on the 2007 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation and future dates. (Posted 05/01/07)
2006 DOT SBIR Phase I Recommendations
2006 DOT SBIR Phase I Recommendations have been posted to the SBIR site. Please visit Current Solicitation for more information on the 2006 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation. (Posted 09/29/06)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Offers Grants to Spur Innovation
Highways for LIFE Technology Partnerships Program seeks prototypes to improve roads
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking applications and will award multiple grants in support of the Highways for LIFE Technology Partnerships Program. The solicitation will be open from March 2, 2007 through April 16, 2007. The program anticipates as many as 12 awards at the $200,000 funding level and 3 awards at the $500,000 funding level.
Full announcement is available here. (Posted 03/15/07)
Upcoming 2007 SBIR National Conference: April 30 - May 3
The Spring 2007 SBIR National Conference will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, conveniently located in Research Triangle Park, NC on April 30 - May 3rd, 2007. The theme of this conference is "Leveraging SBIR Funding and Research Partnerships to Develop Tomorrow's Products".
More information available at SBTDC's January SBIR/STTR Newsletter.
2006 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation is Now Closed
2006 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation closed May 2, 2006. Please visit Current Solicitation for more information on the 2006 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation and future dates. (Posted 05/02/06)
2005 Phase I and Phase II Awards
2005 Phase I and Phase II Awards have been posted to the SBIR site. Please visit Previous Solicitations to view more information on past solicitations. (Posted 04/24/06)
2006 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation
2005 DOT SBIR Phase I Recommendations
2005 Phase I Recommendations have been posted to the SBIR site. Please visit Previous Solicitations to view information from the 2005 SBIR Program Solicitation and other historical information on past solicitations. (Posted 10/03/05)
Debriefing Requests
After the 2005 Phase I Award Recommendations are posted on the DOT SBIR Program Web Page, a debriefing comprised of the overall comments on the proposal may be provided to the proposer upon request.
Debriefing requests should be submitted to the Volpe Center Contracting Officer, and must include the proposer's name, address, research topic number, and the proposal identification number assigned on the acknowledgement of receipt card. The identity of the evaluators will not be disclosed. (Posted 10/03/05)
2005 Fall National SBIR/STTR Conference
November 14-17, 2005
Albany, NY
At this National Conference in Albany, new and aspiring small businesses can learn about the SBIR/ STTR Program.how to apply for and what it takes to win some of the $2+ billion in U.S. Government R&D investments. The SBIR/STTR Program funds high-risk projects at the earliest stages of technology development - before companies can attract venture capital - and works with you through that development and on into the actual commercialization of your technology!
- Conference flyer: http://www.SBIRworld.com/Albany/flyer | PDF version (1.1MB)
- Conference website: http://www.SBIRworld.com/Albany
Registration is now open for the upcoming Fall National SBIR/STTR Conference in Albany, NY. Please visit http://www.SBIRworld.com/Albany to register and for more details and information about the conference.
DOT Action plan for implementation of Executive Order 13329
The following document is the DOT plan for implementation of President Bush's Executive Order 13329: "Encouraging Innovation in Manufacturing" signed in February 2004. (Posted 06/09/05)
Executive Order 13329 released January 2004
President Bush's concern for the men and women who work in manufacturing and the critical contribution they make to the U.S. economy is the driving force behind this report. Manufacturers are full partners in the effort to build the future of the country in the marketplace for new products and ideas. Simply put, a healthy manufacturing sector is key to better jobs fostering innovation, rising productivity, and higher standards of living in the United States. For more information please read the January 16, 2004 Press Release from the Commerce.gov Newsroom. (Posted 07/02/04)
International Marketing Opportunity for SBIR Firms
SBIR firms have an opportunity to attend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Private Sector Forum to be held at Le Meridien President Hotel and Conference Center, Dakar, Senegal, July 18th and 19th. (Posted 05/26/05)
For more information, please visit our Web site, http://www.agoa3.org, contact us by phone (202.349.3783) or send us an e-mail (info@agoa3.org).
2005 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation is now CLOSED.
2005 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation closed May 16, 2005. Please visit Current Solicitation for more information on the 2005 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation and future dates. (Posted 05/16/05)
2004 Phase I and Phase II Awards
2004 Phase I and Phase II Awards have been posted to the SBIR site. Please visit Previous Solicitations to view the list of awards. (Posted 04/22/05)
2005 Fall National SBIR/STTR Conference
Dates: November 14-17, 2005
Location: Albany, NY
More Information: http://www.sbirworld.com/conferences/eventDetails.asp?ConfId=1483
SBA Expo 2005 - International Networking Event
During the upcoming SBA Expo 2005 in Washington DC, (April 26-28), SBA's Office of International Trade (OIT) will be coordinating a small-scale International Networking event, bringing together a small number of foreign companies in the information and communication technologies (ICT) field with U.S. small businesses interested in considering the international marketplace and/or teaming opportunities. Learn more.
For information on the SBA EXPO, please visit http://www.sba.gov/EXPO.
2005 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation
DATE CHANGES:The release and closing dates for the 2005 US DOT SBIR Solicitation have changed. The new dates are:
- Release Date: February 28, 2005
- Closing Date: May 16, 2005
2005 Spring National SBIR/STTR Conference,
Omaha, NE
Date: Monday, March 07, 2005 to Thursday, March 10, 2005
Web Site: http://www.sbirworld.com/omaha
Conference Address: Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass Street, Omaha, NE
Description:
For complete conference details, please visit the conference Web site at: http://www.SBIRworld.com/Omaha
The National Science Foundation, in association with the Small Business Administration and all 11 SBIR agencies, is sponsoring this 2005 National SBIR/STTR Conference.
Annually, SBIR and STTR programs provide over $2 billion to small businesses through federal programs to help entrepreneurs take their ideas from conception to reality. This conference will give you the tools you need to obtain part of the $2+ billion available to small business innovators.
Topics will include:
- Proposal Preparation -The Basics
- Business Basics
- Partnerships & Resources
- Accounting for SBIR/STTR
- Marketing: How to Sell Yourself and Your Idea
- Focus on Regional Projections & Trends
- Focus on Homeland Security
- Focus on Software Development
- Focus on BioMed
- Focus on Maximizing University- Business Relationships and the SBIR/STTR Program
- Corporations -Why They're Interested and How to Access Them
Each participant will also have multiple opportunities to meet and network with SBIR and STTR Program Managers, and fellow attendees, including SBIR/STTR award winners, speakers, and experts from businesses and the government willing to work with you to move your business ahead.
Who Should Attend:
Attendees include sales and marketing professionals, small business owners, entrepreneurs, university researchers, scientists seeking commercialization strategies, venture capitalists, and all small businesses seeking to secure federal funding.
Contact Information:
Sharon DelaBarre
Phone: 360-683-5742
Email: sbir@dbamlg.com
2004 Phase I Recommendations have been posted to the SBIR site. Please visit Previous Solicitations to view the list of recommendations and more information on the 2004 SBIR Program Solicitation. (Posted 10/01/04)
National SBIR/STTR Conference and Small Business Tech Expo (SBTE)
BIG Picture: Ideas - From Concept to Commercialization and Beyond
November 1-4, 2004
Boise Centre on the Grove-Boise, ID
http://www.SBIRworld.com/Boise
This year, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs will provide over $2 billion to small businesses through federal programs to help entrepreneurs take their ideas from conception to reality. The SBIR and STTR programs fund high-risk projects at the earliest stages of development - before companies can attract venture capital - and work with you through that development and on into the actual commercialization of your product! This Conference gives you the tools you need to obtain part of the $2+ billion available to small business innovators.
CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:
- SBIR/STTR 101: An Overview of the SBIR and STTR Programs
- Federal Agency Overviews
- Collaboration - A Winning Word
- Getting Ready to Write & Putting it Down on Paper
- The Money Food Chain
- Rural Issues
- Budgeting
- Commercialization Plans
- Evaluating Your Proposal - Will It Make the Cut?
- Partnerships - Who's Out There and What Can They Offer?
- Commercializing Your Technology and on to Procurement!
Complete Agenda available on the Conference Website. Visit the SBIR/STTR National Conference Website for program, exhibiting, and registration details: http://www.SBIRworld.com/Boise
(Posted 09/28/04)
2003 Phase I and Phase II Awards
2003 Phase I and Phase II Awards have been posted to the SBIR site. Please visit Previous Solicitations to view the list of awards. (Posted 07/02/04)
2004 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation is now CLOSED.
2004 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation closed May 3, 2004. Please visit Current Solicitation for more information on the 2004 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation and future dates. (Posted 05/04/04)
2004 National SBIR/STTR Conference
2004 National SBIR/STTR Conference
And Small Business Tech Expo (SBTE)
Technology Connections: Funding, Strategies, and Partnerships
Atlanta, GA
April 26-29, 2004
Conference Flyer (PDF, 107KB)
Visit http://SBIRworld.com/GA to register and for more conference details.
2004 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation
Please visit Current Solicitation for more information and details for the 2004 US DOT SBIR Program Solicitation.
To view US DOT SBIR news and events from 2003 and earlier, please visit the SBIR News Archive 2003.
