One NC Small Business Program - Federal SBIR/STTR Incentive and Match Programs

SBTDC Hosts a FREE SBIR/STTR webinar on Thursday, January 29th from 3-4:00PM

Attend this free afternoon seminar to learn about the $2.2 Billion in R/D funding available for innovative technologies via the Federal Governments Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. The Seminar will introduce attendees to SBIR/STTR programs, the services that the SBTDC provides to those looking to submit proposals, as well as sources of additional program information. Title: SBIR Webinar - Thursday, January 29, 2009: 3:00 to 4:00PM Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows� 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh�-based attendees Required: Mac OS� X 10.4 (Tiger�) or newer

Biotechnology Center Grants To Boost Grant-Writing Skills

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 8, 2009 � As tough economic times make the grant-seeking process even more competitive, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center is launching a program to help Tar Heel applicants write stronger proposals. The Grantsmanship Training Grant funds training for people involved in the life sciences or related economic development activities. The award to academic institutions and non-profit organizations statewide is designed to increase the successes of faculty and staff as they compete for money to fund their various projects.

SBDTC Announces SBIR/STTR Seminars

The North Carolina Small Business Technology Development Center will hold a series of workshops across the state to inform and educate North Carolina small business owners about federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.