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April 2025

Navigating Federal Awards Under the New Administration

With the recent transition in the White House and President Trump's new executive orders impacting federal spending and contracts, government contractors and grant recipients need to prepare for potential shifts in policy implementation and funding priorities. This article provides basic guidance on how to safeguard your organization's interests and navigate these uncertain times. Read on

DOD SBIR 25.2/B Solicitation Now in Pre-Release

The latest DOD SBIR solicitation is now available with 132 topics!

Pre-release ends April 22, 2025, with submissions opening April 23, 2025.

Now is the perfect time to connect with DOD Technical Points of Contact to discuss how your technology aligns with these opportunities!

Explore all topics: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

DOD: CTO Innovation Website

The Department of Defense CTO Innovation website serves as a central hub for innovation companies to discover opportunities and connect with various DOD initiatives.​The Department of Defense (DoD) actively seeks collaboration with small businesses, including those engaged in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, to drive technological advancements and strengthen national security. DOD applicants are encouraged to browse their website for business and partnerships opportunities. Read on

From the Sources' Mouth with ARMY

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Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from Nicole Fox, the S&T Portfolio Manager, Contested Logistics & Sustainment, CATALYST Team Lead at Army Applied SBIR/STTR Program.

The mission of the U.S. Army is to deploy, fight, and win our Nation's wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the Joint Force. The Army SBIR/STTR programs align innovative small businesses with critical Army priorities to deliver game-changing solutions for our most critical customer — the Soldier, and provide small high-tech businesses with the opportunity to propose innovative research and development solutions in response to critical Army needs.

Join this 1-hour overview of the ARMY SBIR/STTR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal and ask your questions.

April 17, 2025

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST

Register Here

NSF Proposal Development Series

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April 29, 30 & May 1

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET 

Register Here

Join this 3-day NSF SBIR/STTR proposal development series, April 29, 30 and May 1, 2025. Attendees will receive an overview of the NSF SBIR/STTR program and proposal requirements. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we’ll take a deep dive into the NSF program specifics, so you’re equipped for a successful proposal. The next NSF window closes July 2, 2025!

Solicitations

NIH SBIR/STTR Omnibus 
Expiration of solicitation extended to Sep. 6, 2025

Submission deadlines:  

 - 4/7/25 (Since 4/5 is on a Saturday)

Full details here

DOD SBIR 25.2 / STTR 25.B

Pre-Release: 4/2/25

Open: 4/23/25

Proposals due: 5/21/2525

Details here

CDMRP FY25 Pre-announcements

Several topics in pre-release

Deadlines vary

Details here

 

NSF FY25

Open: 6/17/24

Submission deadlines:

- 7/2/25

- 11/6/25
Full details here

USDA Phase II

Open: 1/13/25

Due: TBD, Solicitation on HOLD

Details here

We recommend you sign up for notifications at the link above if not already signed up.

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About BBCetc

BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, LLC (BBCetc) works with technology-based entrepreneurs and companies across the U.S. on strategies to advance their R&D efforts to commercialization. The BBCetc team is nationally recognized for its success in helping clients secure federal funding through the SBIR and STTR programs. BBCetc services include research grant assistance, SBIR/STTR training and proposal development assistance, and grants and contract management.

 

Contact us: www.bbcetc.com / 734.930.9741 / info@bbcetc.com

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