Mar 1 - 3 2010	ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit	Washington DC
** Supporting America’s Breakthrough Energy Innovators ** The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) invites you to the inaugural ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in the Washington DC area from March 1-3. The summit brings together all the nation’s key players in energy innovation: scientific researchers, VC investors, technology entrepreneurs, large corporations, and government officials.
Contact: Sarah Wenning - wenning@techconnect.org		n/a
Mar 11 2010	Implementing Compliant Accounting Systems, W/ QuickBooks Setup Tutorial	Herndon VA
If you don’t have a compliant cost accounting system, your federal research grant projects can be delayed and award not made if you are not prepared to implement a compliant cost accounting system. In some cases, you must show that you have already been using the system in order to pass an audit. Auditors are busier than ever -- If you don’t pass an audit, you may need to wait another 6-9 months before you can be re- evaluated. Session examines keys to a successful, low cost accounting system. Includes in depth tutorial of QuickBooks and how it can be configured to meet all DCAA audit requirements.
Contact: Robert Brooke - robert.brooke@cit.org		703-689-3080
Mar 11 2010	Project Management for Federal Grant Recipients	Herndon VA
This 1/2 day afternoon session will detail effective and proven project management concepts that can be applied to the management of SBIR, STTR, and other federal research grant projects. Instructor is a Certified Project Management Professional. Winning, and performing well on, Federal R&D projects requires the proper planning, cost estimating and presentation of those projects in a proposal. Done properly, the results can be compelling and successful. Done wrong, the applicant can look unprepared and incapable of being a good use of the agencies limited funding resources, making an award much less likely. Workshop will equip attendees with proven tools and skills to create locally- controllable, PM cultures -- mostly through proper planning and cost estimating in the proposal stages of the SBIR experience. This event is not just for winners who must now perform, but also for applicants who must impress proposal reviewers of a high probability of success in Phases I, II and III. Success is defined as "on-time, under-budget with good technical performance".
Contact: Robert Brooke - robert.brooke@cit.org		703-689-3080
Mar 16 - 17 2010	Understanding Government Contract Cost Accounting	Pomona CA
This two-day course explores the ins and outs of bookkeeping and accounting procedures for government contracts and clearly defines requirements of the Defense Contract Auditing Agency (DCAA).
Contact: CalPoly registration - n/a		909-869-2288
Mar 18 2010	Preparation of the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS)	Pomona CA
This is a one-day course, which will show contractors how to identify and recover allowable costs applicable for reimbursement in the ICS format per FAR Part 42. The course will provide a practical guide in the preparation and development of the Incurred Cost Submission and the completion of ICS schedules. The course gives an overview of accounting requirements such as the rules for allowability and allocability for audit and supporting data requirements, and analysis of the different types of indirect rate structures used by contractors as a part of the ICS submission. Also demonstrated will be the DCAA Electronic model (ICE) and its submission.
Contact: CalPoly registration - ceuinfo@csupomona.edu		909-869-2288
Mar 24 - 25 2010	SBIR workshop: EPA and USDA SBIR Programs and proposal preparation	Omaha NE
University of Nebraska at Omaha and the Nebraska Business Development Center are hosting a 2-day SBIR workshop. Day 1, the EPA and USDA program managers will discuss their programs and areas of topic interest. On Day 2, Jim Greenwood of Greenwood Consulting Group will give an in-depth SBIR proposal prep workshop. See NBDC website for more details.
Contact: Lisa Tedesco - mtedesco@unomaha.edu		402-554-6270
Mar 24 2010	SBIR Grant Prep Workshop	Charlottesville VA
This two day, multi-session workshop is lead by Lisa Kurek of Biotechnology Business Consultants, LLC. Special attention will be paid to NIH proposal development & submission, but all agencies will be covered. Attend one or two days. Includes Strategic Planning, SBIR/STTR program details, Understanding the Agencies’ systems, Technological innovation and commercial merit – what this really means, Strategies for targeting your proposal to meet Agency’s mission and requirements, How to do your intelligence work prior to writing the proposal, Proposal Development - Crafting a Fundable Proposal – Details on the proposal preparation process, The SBIR/STTR review process, step by step process in how to write each section of a SBIR/STTR proposal, The research and development plan, building the appropriate team, Resources - securing the necessary resources and partners, Budgets, Commercialization Plan Development, Common problems and pitfalls in SBIR/STTR proposals and how to avoid them. Day 2 includes Proposal Submission guidance, Registration requirements, Agency submission procedures, Hands on completion of Electronic Submission & NIH Forms, Step by step instructions for preparing a commercialization plan.
Contact: Robert Brooke - robert.brooke@cit.org		703-689-3080
Apr 21 - 23 2010	National SBIR Spring 2010 Conference	Hartford CT
The 2010 National SBIR Conference is coming to the Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT April 21-23, 2010. Two years ago Connecticut hosted a national SBIR conference and it was so successful they've been selected to do it again. Schedule appointments with all 11 federal agencies and potential industry partners. Feature your company/technology during the Poster Show. Program Managers and representatives from participating agencies will provide insight into how to work with their respective agencies and answer your own special questions during the one-on-one networking opportunities. Already participating in the SBIR? The program is always changing, and this is your opportunity to learn new information and about options available. How do you position yourself to move through the various phases? There will be special program sessions designed for businesses already actively involved in the SBIR. Participating SBIR Federal Agencies & Departments include: Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce/NOAA/NIST Department of Defense: Air Force, Army, Missile Defense Agency, DARPA, Navy, Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Special Operations Command Department of Education Department of Energy Department of Health & Human Services: NIH, CDC, and FDA Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency National Aeronautics & Space Administration National Science Foundation Small Business Administration In addition there will be venture capital and angel investors, large companies, secondary market and traditional lenders, university and federal laboratory representatives and other experts who provide assistance or are interested in doing business with early-stage ventures. Additional details will be published soon. Do you want to be notified when additional information for this conference is released? If so, please enter your email address below and you will receive an email notification as soon as the information is available. Please notify me when additional information about this conference is available Email Address:
Contact: Deb Santy - Deb.Santy@ctinnovations.com		860-257-2893
Apr 23 2010	SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop	Little Rock AR
Small businesses receive more than $2 billion in federal grants and contracts each year through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop being offered by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center can help research-based businesses move from SBIR/STTR applicants to awardees. This interactive, eight-hour workshop is for early-stage, first-time or unsuccessful writers of SBIR Phase I proposals. Instructor Sharon Ballard will focus on two areas key to winning SBIR funding: the work plan and the commercialization plan. Participants will receive guidance in researching government organizations, topics and financial and administrative requirements and will explore some specific steps to attract commercialization partners, even at the Phase I stage of the SBIR Program. Participants will walk away with the essential elements of their Phase I proposals outlined and with a stronger understanding of next steps to take in developing their SBIR/STTR proposals.
Contact: Rebecca Norman - rxnorman@ualr.edu		501.683.7700
May 26 2010	TECH-COMM 2010	Moffett Field CA
From Lab To Market Commercializing Federal Laboratory Technologies A Day Devoted To Lab/Corporate Partnerships, Transferring R&D To Product To Market Produced by: Licensing Executives Society Silicon Valley Chapter Conference Location: NASA Ames Conference Center Moffett Field, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) Additional information will be available in early March. Do you want to be notified when additional information for this conference is released? If so, please enter your email address below and you will receive an email notification as soon as the information is available. Please notify me when additional information about this conference is available Email Address:
Contact: Larry Udell - udell@gate.net		510-888-1998
Jun 2 - 3 2010	12th Annual NIH National SBIR Conference	Raleigh NC
The North Carolina Small Business Technology Development Center will be hosting the 12th Annual NIH SBIR conference. This is the most important SBIR conference of the year for small businesses participating, or wanting to participate in the NIH SBIR program. Additional details will be available soon. Do you want to be notified when additional information for this conference is released? If so, please enter your email address below and you will receive an email notification as soon as the information is available. Please notify me when additional information about this conference is available Email Address:
Contact: Info - n/a		919-715-7272
Jun 7 - 9 2010	Navy Opportunity Forum 2010	Crystal City VA
The 10th Annual Navy Opportunity Forum provides an effective way for acquisition officers, R&D managers, prime contractors, 1st and 2nd tier suppliers, and defense personnel to preview Navy-funded technologies developed by small business. The 2010 forum is sponsored by the Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Office and will be held June 7 - 9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, VA. Last year's forum was a huge success and this year promises to be even better. Registration will open February 22, 2010 and additional details will be available soon. The Navy Opportunity Forum web site is located at www.navyopportunityforum.com Please notify me when additional information about this conference is available Email Address:
Contact: Info - n/a		585-617-9465
Sep 13 - 17 2010	Beyond Phase II Conference	San Antonio TX
The Beyond Phase II Conference showcases the SBIR Program’s Phase II awardees’ technologies and provides a forum for commercialization opportunities. The event brings together current SBIR Phase II companies, key technology and acquisition personnel from government, and industry to enable the transition of SBIR-funded research and development into products for military, government and private sector commercial markets. Additional details will be published soon. Do you want to be notified when additional information for this conference is released? If so, please enter your email address below and you will receive an email notification as soon as the information is available. Please notify me when additional information about this conference is available Email Address:
Contact: Jenn ZiBerna - conference@esncc.com		703-412-3653
Oct 7 2010	SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop	Fayetteville AR
Small businesses receive more than $2 billion in federal grants and contracts each year through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop being offered by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center can help research-based businesses move from SBIR/STTR applicants to awardees. This interactive, eight-hour workshop is for early-stage, first-time or unsuccessful writers of SBIR Phase I proposals. Instructor Sharon Ballard will focus on two areas key to winning SBIR funding: the work plan and the commercialization plan. Participants will receive guidance in researching government organizations, topics and financial and administrative requirements and will explore some specific steps to attract commercialization partners, even at the Phase I stage of the SBIR Program. Participants will walk away with the essential elements of their Phase I proposals outlined and with a stronger understanding of next steps to take in developing their SBIR/STTR proposals.
Contact: Rebecca Norman - rxnorman@ualr.edu		501.683.7700