Oklahoma SBIR Collaborative Resources (OSCR)

Notice: Starting July 2, 2012 OCAST will start accepting applications for the SBIR/STTR Phase II Matching Funds Program. We are no longer accepting applications for the SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funding Program. 

Helping Oklahoma’s small high-tech companies tap into nearly $3 billion in federal research and development funding . . .
Local Innovation. Global Impact.

The Oklahoma SBIR Collaborative Resources (OSCR) program offers support to Oklahoma-based small businesses wanting to compete for SBIR/STTR funding. OSCR works primarily with SBIR and STTR grants and contracts, but assistance may also be available for other federal funding opportunities. 

With nearly $3 billion available in federal research and development funding, Oklahoma’s small technology firms have much to gain from OSCR's support program.

What are SBIR and STTR?

SBIR and STTR are competitively awarded federal programs designed to stimulate technological innovation and provide opportunities for small businesses. The dynamic teaming of the private and public sectors include joint venture opportunities for small businesses and the nation's premier nonprofit research institutions.

• SBIR: Small Business Innovation Research
  The SBIR program solicitations are issued by 11 federal agencies. For more information about the SBIR program, visit SBIR.gov
•  STTR: Small Business Technology Transfer
  Five federal agencies reserve a portion of their research and development funds to be awarded via the STTR program to small business/nonprofit research institution partnerships. For more information about the STTR program, visit SBIR.gov

How OCAST's OSCR SBIR/STTR Phase II Matching Funds Program works

OCAST provides both financial support and expertise to help qualifying firms develop their federal proposals. The program provides critical bridge funding between Phase I and Phase II of the federal project – up to $25,000.

Solicitations:

FY13 SBIR Matching Funds
FY13 STTR Matching Funds

Workshops:

When: May 1 and 2, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City: 900 North Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Cost: $50 per day, per person. Registration information coming soon.

Day 1 will focus on the basics of the SBIR/STTR federal funding program. Day 1 will also cover the changes created by the reauthorization of SBIR/STTR and a recommended approach to preparation of a Phase 1 proposal. A high-level overview of the cost proposal and SBIR Phase II strategy will also be covered on Day 1.

Day 2 will consist of one-on-one hour-long meetings with a nationally recognized SBIR/STTR consultant - Jim Greenwood – and the Oklahoma SBIR Collaborative Resources (OSCR) team.  Small business owners who are interested in applying for SBIR/STTR funding and organizations that are planning to submit to NIH in August or USDA in September should strongly consider attending the one-on-one sessions. Any topic related to the SBIR/STTR programs are fair game for these meetings, with the goal of focusing Mr. Greenwood’s and the OSCR team’s attention and advice on specific questions or challenges facing your organization.

Tutorial for the federal SBIR/STTR programs:

SBIR/STTR: A Three Course Overview
Course 101: The SBIR/STTR Basics
Course 102: SBIR/STTR History and Law
Course 103: Entrepreneurial Research Institutions

April 21, 2008 NIH Workshop Presentations:

NIH Health Conference presentation - Jo Anne Goodnight
NIH SBIR/STTR Workshop presentation - Jo Anne Goodnight
NIH SBIR/STTR Workshop presentation - Dr. Antonio Scarpa

For additional links and information visit: www.zyn.com or http://www.sbir.gov/  

 

For more information, contact:
Steven
405-319-8408