December 2007 Conference Information

Small Business Innovation Research Workshop

• What: Jim and Gail Greenwood will present an in-depth one-day workshop on the SBIR/STTR Program, including an overview of the SBIR/STTR Program; proposal strategy; proposal draft, review, and debriefing; and a group critique of a Phase I SBIR proposal.
• When: December 5, 2007
• Where: 421 NW Riverside Drive, Evansville, Indiana
• Sponsored by: Indiana Economic Development Corporation
• Additional Information: http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/SBIR_Workshop_12_07_alt.pdf

SBIR/STTR 101 - Introduction and Overview

• What: This half-day workshop covers SBIR/STTR program basics, including: program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. The course is targeted to a broad audience that is still exploring the SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development. Topics covered include: overview of the federal SBIR/STTR program, federal agency sources of funding, and eligibility for funding.
• When: December 11, 2007
• Where: MAREC, 200 Viridian Drive, Muskegon, Michigan
• Sponsored by: Biotechnology Business Consultants
• Additional Information: http://www.sbirworld.com/Conferences/eventDetails.asp?ConfId=2799

SBIR/STTR Intellectual Property

• What: This half-day workshop will give you insight on protecting your IP rights, understanding SBIR/STTR data rights, and filing patents.
• When: December 12, 2007
• Where: IUETC, 351 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Sponsored by: Indiana Economic Development Corporation
• Additional Information: http://www.in.gov/iedc/309.htm