Building the America's SEED Fund Ecosystem

SBIR Resource

Delaware SBDC’s flagship technology initiative is its SBIR Resource™ program. DSBDC created the program to provide SBIR/STTR education and outreach to technology-based entrepreneurs, with emphasis on socially/economically disadvantaged individuals and small businesses in underrepresented areas – typically rural communities.

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of all SBIR funds awarded to Delaware based companies since 2016 went to past or current DSBDC clients*

* Source: SBIR.gov

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration awards organizations supporting startups through specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance with Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program funding. This grant, active until at least 2029, enables the Delaware SBDC to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards.

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Our Program Offers Focused Training & Outreach:

These seminars are conducted by Delaware SBDC’s in-house experts. Seminars will introduce innovators to our SBIR Resource™ Program, providing instruction during the development of grant applications. In addition, subjects related to budgets and grant management are covered in the sessions. All workshops can be viewed on the Events Calendar >.

These seminars are conducted by agency representatives as well as in-house experts, and focus on advanced industry/agency-specific proposal writing requirements, techniques, and best practices. The Delaware SBDC also provides follow-up instruction through advising.

These state-sponsored events allow technology entrepreneurs to compete for awards to assist in developing and commercializing technology. Early funding of concepts and ideas contribute to the success of SBIR/STTR applications with some proof of scientific feasibility. Commercialization of Federally invested technologies is pertinent to the ROI of America’s Seed Fund. In-house experts will aid innovators in pitch design, review, and practice.

This quarterly email publication highlights upcoming trainings and events, application dates, partner resources and programs, past winners/mentors, and helpful http://SBIR.gov information.

Delaware SBDC sponsors, attends, exhibits, and presents at community events sponsored by resource partners. The Technology Team serves on boards and committees providing thought leadership, guidance, and SBIR/STTR information and resources; including but not limited to the Technology Transfer/Commercialization Committee, CAT Grant Steering Committee, statewide Technology Resource Network, and SpinIn Program.

Interested in Working With a Technology Advisor?

Lou DiNetta

Manager, Technology Business Development

Elyce Hall

Technology Business Advisor

Small Business Managment

Work with upper-level undergraduates on marketing, budgeting, and other business management challenges.

Small Business Management

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Business Analytics Capstone

Partner with a student group to discover impactful data solutions for your business.

Business Analytics Capstone

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MIS Lerner Technology Capstone

Students help your team to fully develop information system solutions for your business.

MIS Lerner Technology Capstone

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Basics of Business Seminar

Help introduce freshman students to the basics of business as the subject of a research project.

Basics of Business Seminar

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On-Demand Learning

SBIR 101: Introduction to SBIR/STTR Programs

Course Overview

Learn the basic history of America’s Seed Fund and prepare for your SBIR/STTR funding journey!

Strategies for NIH Applications

Course Overview

Please join the Delaware SBDC’s Technology Business Development Team and Dana Upton, PhD/MBA from Eva Garland Consultants to discuss how to craft a strong NIH application.

Upton guides attendees through a preparation process that describes the technical significance of their innovation while highlighting commercial viability for the best shot at a successful NIH application round.

National Cancer Institute - SBIR/STTR Overview

Course Overview

Please join the DSBDC and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) SBIR Program Directors, Jonathan Franca Koh and William Bozza, who will review fundamental information on NCI SBIR/STTR funding, as well as commercialization resources and application tips.

Attendees will learn about: SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements NIH SBIR/STTR process and new cancer-focused funding opportunities from NCI NCI SBIR/STTR initiatives such as the I-Corps at NIH Entrepreneurship Program, Applicant Assistant Program, etc. Practical strategies on how to successfully submit competitive research proposals.

How To Write a Business Plan

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Plan, outline, and develop your own business plan.

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