Medical Innovation

FOR ENTREPRENEURS WITH INNOVATIONS that serve medical sectors and support healthcare systems, NBDC has developed a series of events to help participants prepare for conferences as well as funding opportunities, especially the National Institutes of Health's SBIR/STTR program.
Webinar | December 17 | Noon to 1:30 P.M.
Identifying NIH Institutes and Developing a Specific Aims Page
Hear from a representative of NIH SBIR/STTR and ask questions about the program, then learn about and begin to develop the documents required to speak with program managers
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Deadline: January 11
Quad Charts Submitted
Virtual Classroom | January 14 | 8:30–10 A.M.
ABC of SBIR/STTR
Find out whether your research is a candidate for SBIR/STTR federal R&D funding and learn SBIR/STTR
program basics, including program purpose, eligibility and sources of funding. Presented by SHARPhub
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Zoom Meetings | January 27 | 8–10 A.M.
One on One with NIH SBIR/STTR Program Managers
Meet with program managers at institutes relevant to your Quad Chart submitted on January 11.
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Virtual Classroom | January 25 | 8:30 A.M.–1 P.M.
SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for NIH
Review how to navigate the NIH’s SBIR website to research awarded projects. Learn how to prepare an SBIR proposal. And find out how to avoid common pitfalls. Presented by SHARPhub
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Virtual Classroom | February 10 | 8:30 A.M.–1 P.M.
Developing your SBIR/STTR Commercialization Plan
Learn the essential components of an effective plan, how to find and use cost-effective market research , which supporting documents you will need, and other tips for writing a winning plan. Presented by SHARPhub
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Zoom Meeting | March 12 | 9 –10:30 A.M.
Cuss and Discuss
Meet others planning to submit SBIR/STTR proposals to NIH, sharing challenges and learning from others
Deadline: April 5
NIH SBIR/STTR Application Deadline
SBIR/STTR application due to National Institutes of Health
NBDC offers an online course with weekly assignments to help you develop SBIR/STTR submissions and meet deadlines. Contact Josh Nichol-Caddy (jnicholcaddy@unomaha.edu) to learn more.