Accelerating Innovation: Funding Your Biomedical Technology through the NIH SBIR/STTR Programs

Learn about funding opportunities for biomedical innovators, application tips, programs, and entrepreneurial resources for small businesses.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
Warwick Evans Conference Room – Georgetown University Medical Center – Building D
4000 Reservoir Rd, NW Washington, 20057

Join Georgetown University, George Washington University, and the National Cancer Institute on Tuesday, February 6th at 2:00 PM ET for the upcoming in-person “Accelerating Innovation: Funding Your Biomedical Technology through the NIH SBIR/STTR Programs” event. Program directors Monique Pond and Sarra Djemil from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center will present funding opportunities for biomedical innovators in the nation’s capital as well as application tips, programs, and entrepreneurial resources available to small business applicants and grantees. Speaker presentations will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

You will learn about:

SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements
NIH SBIR/STTR process and new cancer-focused funding opportunities from NCI
NCI SBIR/STTR initiatives such as the I-Corps at NIH Entrepreneurship Program, Applicant (new window)Assistant Program (new window), etc.
Practical strategies on how to successfully submit competitive research proposals

Attendees will also have the opportunity to book one-on-one meetings from 3:30 – 4:00 PM ET with NIH program staff to discuss their projects. If you would like to be considered for a one-on-one meeting, please contact Bryce Geiling (bryce.geiling@nih.gov (new window)) by Friday, February 2, with a one-page summary of your company and technology. Once confirmed, meeting information will be sent to you.