Fundraising can be extremely challenging. The SBIR program is the nation’s largest source of early stage/high risk funding for start-ups and small businesses. The highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. SBIR enables small businesses to explore technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its
commercialization Join us and learn how to fund your innovation-based startup using non-dilutive seed capital provided by the federal government.

In person at the City of Mesa
Mesa Business Builder @ The Studios facility
59 E 1st St Floor 2
Mesa, AZ 85201

Objectives (What will participants know and/or be able to do after attending):

1. Identify if your company is a candidate for    SBIR/STTR funding
2. Review of the start capital landscape and how SBIR    funding fits in
3. Understand the basics of the SBIR/STTR programs.
4. Appreciate the emphasis on commercialization.

Topics include:

• The startup capital landscape
• SBIR/STTR program goals
• Identification of participating agencies
• The differences between SBIR’s and STTR’s
• Identification of the three-phase process
• Arizona Fast Grant Initiatives
• Availability community resources that can assist

Audience:

• Early-stage technology-based businesses actively engaged in fundraising
• Newcomers to the SBIR/STTR programs
• Businesses who have previously submitted Phase 1 proposals but have not    received awards
• Successful Phase 1 winners

Speakers: Lou Farina and Wiley Larsen

Mesa Studio Parking Map

Register Here:
https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450021