“From the Sources’ Mouth” SBIR REAUTHORIZATION
Join us for a special edition of From the Sources’ Mouth focused on the future of the SBIR, STTR, and FAST programs. With these vital federal innovation programs set to expire on September 30, 2025, this session will dive into the reauthorization process currently underway in Congress.
Hear directly from former SBA Director John Williams and BBCetc Executive Consultant & Co-owner Jerry Hollister, who are leading a national effort to secure reauthorization. Get the latest updates straight from D.C., learn what’s at stake, and discover how you can play a role in shaping the outcome
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (ET) No-cost to attend, but registration is required
Why IP Protection Matters More Than Ever for SBIR/STTR Innovators
When tech giants start calling for the end of IP laws, it might sound like just another online hot take—but for SBIR/STTR innovators, the stakes are real. Protecting your ideas early isn’t just important—it could be the key to turning your research into real-world impact (and keeping it out of someone else’s hands).Read More
Compliance Pitfalls - Timekeeping
One of the most common non-compliance issues that grant recipients incur is improper timekeeping for their employees. Commercial (for-profit) organizations must document salaries and wages charged to federal contracts and grants by maintaining a labor distribution system for all employees regardless of function. A key component to the labor distribution system is a proper timekeeping system.All company members (exempt and nonexempt, owners and partners) are required to use the company time keeping system to record their hours worked.
Some tips regarding timekeeping.
Timekeeping should be daily after-the-fact reporting
Any changes/corrections to timesheets should be made by the employee and must show what was initially recorded, initialed and dated by the employee.
Timesheets must be signed by the company member and countersigned by supervisor at end of pay period.
Recording all hours worked and all hours absent. All hours should be recorded whether or not they are paid.
BBCetc post-award consultants can advise and assist on setting up compliant timekeeping and other compliant grant management practices. To learn more, complete our onlineassessment formand select Post-Award Management & Accounting Assistance.
NSF & NIH Intensive Proposal Preparation Training
Join this 3-day NSF SBIR/STTR proposal development series, Sept.9, 10, & 11. 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 Nov. 5, 2025.
If you are targeting the NIH January 5, 2026 submission deadline, you’d better start the process now! During this workshop, our experts will provide important information about SBIR/STTR funding and how to craft a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs.
NSF Proposal Intensive September 9,10, & 11
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (ET) each day
NIH Proposal Intensive September 30, October 1 & 2
New dates were posted in July, but those new dates are back on hold.
FY26 Phase I, Release 1
Remains on hold
We suggest signing up on the mailing list to get immediate notices of changes.
Details here
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.
