Congratulate the 2012 Derby winner – I’ll Have Another – by receiving a third registration free with two registrations at regular registration rate of $350 before online registration closes; Students and post-docs at $250.

• Register now to secure the regular registration rate of $350.

Registration for the 14^th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference is now at the last phase.  The conference is May 30 through June 1, 2012 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, KY.

Topics covered will interest those who are new to the SBIR/STTR programs as well as those with more experience.  Learn the “ins and outs” of the NIH SBIR/STTR programs, including new opportunities, updates, and changes (e.g., electronic submission and policy changes, gap funding programs, commercialization assistance programs).

You can find the Agendas HERE: May 30, 2012, May 31, 2012 & June 1, 2012

Stay on for a unique Day 3 where you can participate in an optional workshop (additional fee) or for a  special ½ day session with  SBIR program managers from other Federal agencies to hear about their programs and a special guest to talk about SBIR Reauthorization.

• Poster Session is open to Phase I and Phase II awardees!

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the poster sessions.   The poster sessions will:

• Highlight successful outcomes derived from SBIR/STTR projects
• Build strategic alliances
• Promote collaborative activities for future opportunities

See NIH Posters for specific instructions.

The NIH SBIR/STTR staff plus personnel from many of our Institutes and Centers will see you in Louisville.

Any questions?  – Please contact Mahendra K. Jain (mjain@kstc.com; Tel. 859-246-3230).

You cannot submit an application through Grants.gov unless you are registered.  If you are not registered, please read the registration requirements in the announcement carefully and start the process immediately.

REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO UPDATE YOUR CCR REGISTRATION ANNUALLY!

If you have any questions about your registration, you should contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 to verify that you are still registered in Grants.gov.  After you submit your application through Grants.gov, it is important for you to check the status to ensure your submission was successfully received.

Agencies using  Grants.gov will not accept applications rejected by Grants.gov system.

Registration Requirements: There are several one-time actions you must complete in order to submit an application through Grants.gov.  These actions can vary depending upon whether or are an individual or an organization and can include:

1.  Obtaining a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number; – (This number registers you with Dun & Bradstreet’s business database as a government contractor or grant recipient, and allows the government to keep track of how much money goes to what company. If your organization does not have a DUNS number, you will need to go to the D&B website and request one (may take 1 business day). To get a DUNS number immediately, make a request by phone (1-866-705-5711). You must wait at least 24hr before using your DUNS number to proceed to the next step. Expert Tip: To limit unsolicited spam, you can request that your company’s information be excluded from D&B’s marketing lists, which are shared with numerous other organizations.)

2.  Registering with the Central Contract Registry (CCR);
(You must register with this organization to submit grants electronically. In registering with the CCR, you must decide who will be the E-Business Point of Contact (E-Biz POC). To begin, go to this website and click “Create New Registration”. A checklist is provided so that you can gather all of your pertinent information to complete the registration. It includes things like the company’s bank account and credit card information as well as other Small Business Administration (SBA)-related information and goods and services codes (e.g. NAICS). Registering with the CCR can take up to 5 business days (if you already have an EIN). Here’s a checklist for registration with the CCR. You will be notified by email to renew your CCR registration yearly.)

3.  Registering with the credential provider; and,

4. Registering with Grants.gov. See http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted.

Again, use the Grants.gov Organization Registration Checklist at http://www.grants.gov/assets/OrganizationRegCheck.pdf to guide you through the process.

Designating an E-Business Point of Contact (EBiz POC) and obtaining a special password called an MPIN (KEEP TRACK OF THIS NUMBER!!!) are important steps in the CCR registration process.  The EBiz-POC will then use the MPIN to assign/approve the AOR on grants.gov.

Applicants, who are not registered with CCR and Grants.gov, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible!

5.  Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)
(The AOR will have the authority to actually submit the grant. The E-Biz POC authorizes who will become the AOR. The AOR must create a grants.gov login for the organization. You must then wait at least 1 business day before proceeding to the next step. The E-Biz POC can then log in to grants.gov and approve them as an AOR. Emails are automatically sent to prompt login approval, enabling timely completion.)

Questions:
Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.

The entire process can take between 4-6 weeks to complete! START EARLY and PLAN AHEAD!  Again the Step-By-Step process is HERE
(http://www.grants.gov/applicants/org_step1.jsp)

Agenda Includes:

• SBIR / STTR overview
• Agency differences
• Doing your Homework
• How to approach the agency
• Step by step proposal preparation guidance and tips to stand out above other DOD SBIR/STTR proposals
• Using SBIR to open doors to multi-million dollar opportunities
• What the recent SBIR re-authorization means to you
• Insights from a DoD SBIR Award Winner!

Time: 8:30AM-5:30PM

Cost:

-Virginia Based Technology Firms:  $90 per person

-Non-Virginia Based Technology Firms:  $175 per person

Event Location:

Ramada on the Beach
615 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA  23451

REGISTER: www.cit.org/events

Event Description:

These low cost, one day workshops provide in depth guidance on the DOD SBIR / STTR programs and are ideal for those new to the program as well as those who have participated in SBIR or STTR previously.  The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) will have a special discussion on the recent SBIR program reauthorization and how that will specifically impact current and future SBIR/STTR awards.

The DoD SBIR & STTR grant programs have over $1.3B available to fund early stage R&D projects based on the needs of each agency.  DoD is different than all other agencies who have SBIR/STTR grants, and each DoD component is different.  Learn how to tap into this valuable funding mechanism!

Event will be taught by Mr. John Davis of the SBIR Resource Center.  With over 17 years experience in teaching SBIR, Mr. Davis brings a unique perspective into the program and provides detailed content that is sure to make a difference your approach to writing winning SBIR/STTR for the Dept. of Defense.
SBIR Recipient Insights — Each session will include a special presentation from a highly successful SBIR recipient:

At this session hear C.J.Reddy, President of Applied EM in Hampton, VA. Applied EM is a pioneer in innovative compact antenna designs for commercial and defense applications. In collaboration with universities and industry partners, Applied EM specializes in developing small form factor antennas that reliably per­form in relatively low VHF/UHF frequencies. Applied EM’s product line includes state of the art compact broadband antennas that cover 100MHz to 18GHz, compact di­rection finding antennas for VHF/UHF bands and compact GPS/Anti-Jam GPS anten­nas. Applied EM also developed novel “paint-on” antenna technology for conformal applications. Custom designs are available for OEM production. Applied EM also develops innovative electromagnetic simulation tools using asymptotic computa­tional techniques. Applied EM developed innovative antenna technologies under various DoD SBIR projects (so far ~25 Phase I and ~20 Phase II projects).  Applied EM worked with the Army, Navy and Air Force as well as NASA, and is actively working with primes to transition these technologies to various DoD applications. Applied EM also established a product line to commercialize these technologies.

QUESTIONS:

Robert Brooke, Director, Federal Funding Programs, CIT robert.brooke@cit.org

Agenda includes:

• SBIR / STTR overview
• Agency differences
• Doing your Homework
• How to approach the agency
• Step by step proposal preparation guidance and tips to stand out above other DOD SBIR/STTR proposals
• Using SBIR to open doors to multi-million dollar opportunities
• What the recent SBIR re-authorization means to you
• Insights from a DoD SBIR Award Winner!

Time: 8:30AM-5:30PM

Cost:

-Virginia Based Technology Firms:  $90 per person

-Non-Virginia Based Technology Firms:  $175 per person

Event Location:

TeqCorner
1616 Anderson Rd.
McLean, VA  22102

REGISTER: www.cit.org/events

Event Description:

These low cost, one day workshops provide in depth guidance on the DOD SBIR / STTR programs and are ideal for those new to the program as well as those who have participated in SBIR or STTR previously.  The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) will have a special discussion on the recent SBIR program reauthorization and how that will specifically impact current and future SBIR/STTR awards.

The DoD SBIR & STTR grant programs have over $1.3B available to fund early stage R&D projects based on the needs of each agency.  DoD is different than all other agencies who have SBIR/STTR grants, and each DoD component is different.  Learn how to tap into this valuable funding mechanism!

Event will be taught by Mr. John Davis of the SBIR Resource Center.  With over 17 years experience in teaching SBIR, Mr. Davis brings a unique perspective into the program and provides detailed content that is sure to make a difference your approach to writing winning SBIR/STTR for the Dept. of Defense.

SBIR Recipient Insights — Each session will include a special presentation from a highly successful SBIR recipient:

At this Session Hear Nick Karangelen, President of Trident Systems in Fairfax, VA
Trident Systems has a 27 year history of success in offering innovative solutions to address challenges facing government and commercial customers in Radar Systems, C4I Systems, and Assured Collaboration Systems.  Trident has been a participant in the SBIR program since 1989 and has over 75 Phase I, Phase II and Phase III SBIR contract awards.  Numerous SBIR project transitions include an NSA approved Cross Domain Chat capability, unattended ground sensors, wireless local area network tailored for nuclear submarines, the Mobile Optical Radar Sensor System, and the Enhanced Secure Communications Converter.  Trident has also recently been invited to submit a proposal under the Navy Rapid Innovation Fund program.

QUESTIONS:

Robert Brooke, Director, Federal Funding Programs, CIT robert.brooke@cit.org

The next SBIR Solicitation will open in Pre-Release on April 24, will open on May 24, and will close on June 27.

Notifications via DoD Listserv:

We suggest you sign up for the DoD SBIR Listserv by going to the main DOD SBIR web page HERE. This will allow you to receive alerts about solicitations and other important DOD SBIR/STTR related information.

Downloading the Funding Opportunity Announcement and Topics

The combined Funding Opportunity Announcement and Topics document may be downloaded here:  http://science.doe.gov/grants/pdf/SC_FOA_0000715.pdf .

Important Deadlines

The deadline for receipt of Pre-Applications (required) is May 1, 2012, 11:59 pm EST. Grant applications to either program must be submitted by July 3, 2012, 11:59 p.m. EST.  Grant applications will only be accepted from those who have received a letter encouraging submission of a full application based upon evaluation of their pre-application.

Submitting your Pre-Application

Please email your pre-application to the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs Office at sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov.  Please include “Pre-Application for Phase I Release 3” in the email subject line.  A pre-application template is available at  http://science.energy.gov/sbir/funding-opportunities/application-resources/ .

Submitting your Application

Applications will only be accepted electronically through www.grants.gov.  The application package can be downloaded from Grants.gov:  https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=113590 Click on “Download Application Package” at the bottom of the page.  Additional information is available on the DOE website at www.science.energy.gov/sbir.   

**** IMPORTANT ****

All Phase I applications must be submitted through Grants.gov web portal to be considered for award.

• First Time applicants to Grants.gov
  • You cannot submit an application through Grants.gov unless you are registered.  Prior to registering in Grants.gov you must
    • Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) number.
    • Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)  via the credential provider
    • See Grants.gov “Get Registered” and use the Grants.gov Organization Registration Checklist to guide you through the process.
    • Allow at least 21 days to complete this process.  Start NOW!
• Previously Registered Applicants
  • You must update your Central Contractor Registration (CCR) number each year.  If you have any questions about your CCR, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726.  (Each year we administratively decline applications that were submitted late because of failure to update a CCR number  Do it NOW!)

Copyright © 2012 by Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.

In January, we summarized the key changes in the SBIR/STTR programs that will occur as a result of the 2011 reauthorization. The agencies and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are diligently working on implementing the requirements and opportunities put forth in the reauthorization. While we are “in process” of this happening, you should expect some glitches along the way.

Case in point: Section 5105 of the Reauthorization states that the SBIR/STTR agencies “shall not include any invitation, pre-screening, or pre-selection process for eligibility…”    which suggests that the agencies have to accept proposals from anyone, and give them an equal and fair chance of getting funded.

But recently one of the agencies announced release of a 2012 SBIR/STTR solicitation/funding opportunity announcement (FOA) in which they “are requiring pre-applications for this FOA. The pre-application contains a project description that is limited to 2000 words and 5 pages. Following the pre-application review, only those who receive a letter encouraging a formal application may submit a formal application.”

So how do we resolve this apparent contradiction between the rules of the reauthorization and the reality of these instructions?  There are a couple of plausible explanations, and some inherent lessons therein:

First, SBA has told the agencies to conduct “business as usual” with their SBIR/STTR programs until it can develop and issue policy and other guidelines for the many provisions and requirements of the reauthorization legislation (a notable exception is the funding set asides: the agencies can immediately increase their SBIR set asides to 2.6% of their extramural R&D budgets, and 0.35% for their STTR programs). As we reported earlier, the reauthorization gave SBA a lot of responsibility, but didn’t give it any additional funding with which to carry it out. That means it may take some time for SBA to develop its guidance, and by its own admission, it may come out with “good” but not “perfect” guidelines. Therefore, it is possible to see agencies continuing past practices that violate the reauthorization’s requirements, until such time as SBA issues policy guidelines.

Second, not all of the provisions of the reauthorization are compatible or consistent with the others. At the same time that Section 5105 tells the agencies to not “pre-select” applicants, Section 5126 tells most of the agencies that they must make funding decisions within a mere 90 days of an SBIR/STTR proposal due date.  Given some agencies will receive 10 times the number of Phase 1 proposals that they can afford to fund, and now must “down select” to the winners within 90 days, we should expect them to find ways to meet this goal—and one of them could be to quickly screening out proposals that have little chance of being among the 10% that will be winners. Therefore, as agencies try to meet one requirement in the reauthorization, they may run afoul of other requirements.

Third, it turns out we were “selective” in our quoting of Section 5105 of the reauthorization legislation. The legislation actually reads that the agencies “shall not include any invitation, pre-screening, or pre-selection process for eligibility for Phase II…”    When we first saw the above quoted agency’s Phase I pre-application requirement, we thought it was contrary to the reauthorization. But then upon rereading Section 5105, we could see that it is not.

Of course, some might argue that, while the agency’s Phase 1 pre-application requirement does not violate the reauthorization, it does violate the spirit if one believes the intention was to prevent the agencies from denying a small business the opportunity to submit an SBIR/STTR proposal. What will SBA think as it develops policy guidelines for this provision of the reauthorization? And how will individual agencies interpret the legislation and SBA’s policy on it? We could see some agencies refusing to use any pre-selection techniques on Phase I or Phase II (following the belief that the Congressional intent was to prohibit such practices), while other agencies may use them in Phase I because they are not specifically prohibited from doing so, and see them as valuable tools to meet the 90 day selection mandate.

All of this could give you a massive headache. But we think the discomfort as the reauthorization is implemented is manageable if you keep several things in mind.

First, recognize that, for whatever reason, there may be some agency and SBA actions that are confusing and perhaps even appear contradictory to the reauthorization. This is natural, because implementation of the reauthorization is like sausage being made: it ain’t pretty to watch, but hopefully what comes out in the end is good.

Second, recognize that agencies will decide to implement the reauthorization in different ways. Some of this comes back to provisions that are agency-specific in the reauthorization legislation. For example, the reauthorization gives NIH and NSF a full year to make decisions on SBIR/STTR proposals, while the other nine agencies have only 90 days. And some of this will be based on how the agency interprets the reauthorization, and whether it wants to follow “the letter” or its interpretation of its “intent.”

Third, you really can’t get around reading, studying, and understanding the reauthorization legislation. You can find it at in various places, including   http://www.zyn.com/sbir/insider/SBIR_Pages_from-HR1540conf.pdf.  If you don’t know what’s in the reauthorization, then you will be at a serious disadvantage as the SBIR/STTR world evolves. And as we demonstrated earlier, you will need to REREAD it periodically to make sure you don’t miss anything important like the “…eligibility for Phase II…” qualifier on the ban on pre-selection of proposals.

Finally, we offer one silver lining in all of this: If you stay on top of the reauthorization and the agencies implementation thereof, you will be better prepared to submit proposals that reflect the latest nuances and regulations that come about as a result of the reauthorization. Some of your fellow competitors will not be as informed, and will not write a competitive proposal (or even one meeting minimum standards), which puts you at an advantage over them. With change comes opportunity, but you’ve got to be on top of the changes to be able to take advantage of the opportunity.

A BIG Thank You to Jim & Gail for continually providing the SBIR/STTR Community with helpful and useful tips and advice on the programs throughout the years!  To learn more about their consulting and training services, please visit their website HERE.

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Title: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Program Solicitation

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2013/2013_sbir_phase1.html

Open Date: 03/15/2012 -  Close Date: 05/03/2012

Summary: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites small business firms to submit research proposals under this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Solicitation.  The objective of this solicitation is to increase the incentive and opportunity for small businesses to undertake cutting edge, high-risk, or long-term research that has a high potential payoff if the research is successful.  Federal support of the front-end research on new ideas, often the highest risk part of the innovation process, may provide small businesses sufficient incentive to pursue such research.

EPA is interested in advanced technologies that address priority environmental issues.  This year’s solicitation has seven topics grouped into five general

Areas: Safe and Sustainable Water Resources (topic includes A. Water), Chemical Safety for Sustainability (topic is B. Innovation in Manufacturing), Sustainable and Healthy Communities (topics include C. Green Building and D.

Waste Monitoring and Management), Air/Climate/Energy (topics include E. Air Quality and F. Sustainable Utilization of Biomass), and G. Homeland Security.

The proposed research must directly pertain to EPA’s environmental mission and must be responsive to EPA program interests included in the topic descriptions in this solicitation.

Applicable Category(s): Grant/Fellowship Announcements

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To sign up for important funding announcements from the US EPA NCER, please go here: http://epa.gov/ncer/listserv/

Follow NCER News and New Funding Opportunities on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/EPAresearch

Agilent Technologies
Aristotle Room
5301 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051

With $110 million in funding annually, the NCI SBIR is one of the largest sources of early stage funding for small businesses in the cancer space. We prospect for companies on the leading edge of innovation and provide them with the funding necessary to advance their technologies through development and towards commercialization.  The Investor Forum is an exclusive event designed to connect the strongest and most promising NCI SBIR companies with life science investors and strategic partners.

The 2012 NCI SBIR Investor Forum is an exclusive event designed to connect the strongest and most promising NCI SBIR companies with life science investors and strategic partners. This is a rare opportunity for attendees to get a first look at some of the best emerging companies focused on innovative cancer-related technologies, and to establish new collaborations that will expedite the commercialization of these products. For more information and event updates, please visit: http://sbir.cancer.gov/investorforum/.

Highlights of this full-day conference include:

• Get a sneak preview of the top early-stage oncology companies currently funded by the NCI and learn about some of the latest cancer technology and therapeutic developments.
• Connect with 200 investors, venture capitalists, deal-makers, scientists, and small business leaders from the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
• Engage in private breakout sessions and a networking reception with featured companies.
• Meet one-on-one with NCI leadership to gain new insights on funding and partnership opportunities and hear updates on new programs to accelerate promising cancer-related technologies to commercialization.

Registration is free, but limited. Investors and venture capitalists are invited to register today to reserve a space.

• Forum UPDATE

  NCI SBIR has just announced the 18 NCI SBIR-funded companies with leading innovations in cancer therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices selected to present at this year’s Forum.  The companies selected to present at this year’s meeting include:

  Therapeutics

  • A&G Pharmaceutical – Developing an oncology theranostic product pipeline around its proprietary biomarker GP88, particularly for use in breast and lung cancers.
  • AcuityBio – Developing a unique biocompatible, biodegradable drug delivery platform technology to prevent post-surgical tumor recurrence in early-stage lung cancer patients.
  • Altor BioScience Corporation –Commercializing novel immunotherapeutics based on three novel technology platforms. Altor’s lead molecule is based on its revolutionary STAR™ technology and is currently in two Phase II trials for cancer indications.
  • Celek Pharmaceuticals – Developing the first targeted drug for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
  • Centrose – Developing a novel antibody-drug conjugation (ADC) technology that targets a wide variety of diseased cells, to work together with its first-ever synergistic drug targeting system, called the Extracellular Drug Conjugate System (EDC). The specificity of EDCs to diseased cells may increase safety and efficacy.
  • NovoMedix – Developing first-in-class small molecule inhibitors of translation initiation as targeted therapies, with an initial focus on breast cancer.
  • Omniox – Developing a new biotherapeutics platform to eliminate tumor hypoxia. Lead candidates substantially reduce tumor hypoxia and enhance the effects of radiation in models of human brain cancer.
  • Thermedical – Developing SERF™ Ablation to rapidly and completely ablate large solid tumors, holding the promise of a more effective therapy for liver cancer patients.

  Diagnostics, Imaging Technologies, and Research Tools

  • ApoCell – Commercializing ApoStream™, an antibody independent technology for the capture of rare, viable circulating tumor cells from blood.
  • Arbor Vita Corporation – Using technology that stems from its proprietary PDZ proteomics platform, allowing for the development of novel paired diagnostics and therapeutics.
  • BioMarker Strategies – Developing the SnapPath™ biomarker testing system, an automated live tumor cell processing platform that enables next-generation biomarker tests to help guide targeted drug therapy selection.
  • Firefly BioWorks – Introducing a universal biomarker detection platform that scales from exploratory discovery to bedside diagnostics, starting with multiplexed microRNA detection to diagnose cancer and other diseases.
  • Gamma Medica – Developing state-of-the-art, solid-state digital gamma photon detection technology that is applied to both clinical and preclinical medical imaging. The FDA-approved LumaGEM® molecular breast imaging scanner detects cancer where mammography often misses it.
  • Guided Therapeutics – Developing a rapid and painless testing platform for the early detection of disease at the cellular level. The company’s first planned product is a non-invasive device used to detect cervical cancer instantly and at the point of care.
  • Metabolomx – Developing a breath test for lung cancer, based on the metabolomic fingerprint present in exhaled breath.
  • Nortis – Developing ”body-on-a-chip” in vitro assays that utilize tissues and organs grown from human-derived cells in disposable, chip-like devices to improve drug development and testing.
  • Oncoscope – Developing diagnostic medical devices that use proprietary optical technologies for non-invasive real-time in vivo identification of pre-cancerous epithelial tissue.
  • Vala Sciences – Applying cutting edge high-content microscope technology, custom image analysis software, and multiplex biomarker imaging to enable quantitative medical diagnostics.

  The Investor Forum provides a chance to learn more about upcoming initiatives from NCI. With $115 million in funding annually, NCI SBIR is one of the largest sources of early stage funding for small businesses in the cancer space. We prospect for companies on the leading edge of innovation and provide them with the funding necessary to advance their technologies through development and towards commercialization.

  For more details about the 2012 NCI SBIR Investor Forum presenting companies, please visit: http://sbir.cancer.gov/investorforum/.

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  This webinar is informative for anyone interested in learning more about the DOE’s SBIR/STTR submission process and topics.

  The DOE is also planning a live webinar for Monday, March 19, 2012, 2:00 PM EDT.

  To get updates directly from the DOE on their SBIR/STTR solicitaions and more information on this planned, upcoming webinar, please join their mailing list, please use the link at the bottom of the DOE SBIR webpage:  “Join the SBIR/STTR Mailing List.”)  Or send an e-mail to sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov with the Subject Line : Mailing List.

  This webinar will provide you with an opportunity to hear DOE program managers discuss topics and respond to questions for this solicitation.

  Webinar Agenda

  2:00 – 2:15:  Introduction

  2:15 – 2:22:  Topic 8 – Wind

  2:22 – 2:30:  Topic 7 – Water

  2:30 – 2:40:  Topic 6 – Vehicles

  2:40 – 2:50:  Topic 5 – Solar

  2:50 – 3:00:  Topic 4 – Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

  3:00 – 3:10:  Topic 3 – Buildings

  3:10 – 3:20:  Topic 2 – Biomass

  3:20 – 3:30:  Topic 1 – Advanced Manufacturing

  Because of the large audience anticipated for this webinar, we are asking attendees to submit their questions when they register for the webinar.

  DOE SBIR/STTR Programs

  To read the FY 2012 Phase I (Release 3) topics, please click on the following link: Phase I (Release 3) Topics. For more information on the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs, please visit us on the web at http://science.energy.gov/sbir/. For more information on the DOE program Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, please visit them on the web at http://www.eere.energy.gov/.

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