The NSF released their 2024/2025 Phase I and II SBIR/STTR solicitations on June 17. There are some considerable changes from the 2023 and 2024 solicitations for Phase I and II.
Full Proposal Deadline(s) Both Phase I and II are below (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released their PHS 2024-2 omnibus solicitations of the NIH, CDC, and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications have been released. The first application due date is Thursday, September 5, 2024. Find the full solicitation details here.
ARPA-H Small Business Program
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is seeking proposals from small businesses with the expertise to conduct innovative research and development.
The ARPA-H SBIR solicitation has been released with a due date of July 26, 2024. Open topics include: 
Ambulatory edema monitor
Predictive language models for cognitive disability adaptive communication tools
Cell and gene therapy process analytical technology and quality control testing
Wearable cell sorting and gene delivery systems
Precision brain targeting: Non-invasive delivery at the right place and time
NutriTech: Revolutionizing personalized food as medicine
Clinic-ready imaging devices and protocols for visualizing the inner ear with high accuracy
SBIR.gov is Transitioning to a Modernized Platform
SBIR.gov is transitioning to a new and modernized platform inclusive of multi-factor authentication for program applicants and awardees. This transition is slated to occur July 12 – 14, so please plan for and anticipate outages during this period. The modernized platform provides a more intuitive and streamlined interface and user experience with stronger integrations with the System for Award Management, a revamped company commercialization reporting module, and stronger security requirements, including multi-factor authentication for all registered users. Visit SBIR.govto preview the beta site and the new login and registration processes.
DOD Open Topics “Dual Use” Technologies
The SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 SBIR requires each component of the Department of Defense (DOD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to issue at least one “open topic” per year.
Learn the goals of DOD "Open Topics" and keys to highlighting dual use in your DoD SBIR proposal.
How to Choose the Best Business Structure for a Startup Technology Company
As a tech entrepreneur, one of the crucial early decisions you'll face is selecting the right business structure for your startup. This choice can have significant implications for your company's legal protection, tax obligations, funding opportunities, and overall operations. In this article, we'll explore the advantages and drawbacks of common business structures: Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), S-Corporations, and C-Corporations.Read More.
FY24 solicitation includes instructions for FY25, but an amendment is expected in July for FY25.
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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.
