Winning SBIR & STTR Grants for Your Pennsylvania Business - From Application to Award

Event description

Is your small business developing new products, services, or processes? SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grants provide up to $2.7M in federal funding, without giving up equity. This 90-minute workshop will cover eligibility, the application process, IPart resources, and includes Q&A with a successful grantee.

What You’ll Learn:

• What SBIR & STTR grants cover and who qualifies
• The Phase I → Phase II funding pathway and realistic timelines
• Key differences between SBIR and STTR programs
• How to navigate agency-specific requirements and competitive scoring

Special Focus: IPart Resources

We’ll introduce IPart, Pennsylvania’s dedicated grant preparation resource, and show how it can guide you through application planning, writing, and submission.

Live Q&A with a Successful Grantee

Hear directly from a PA small business owner who has successfully secured SBIR funding. Learn what worked, common pitfalls, and how to position your company for approval.