13th Annual NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Conference

Welcome to the 13th Annual NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Conference: Translating Medical Discoveries into Health Products.

On June 22-23, 2011, the SBIR/ STTR Conference will return to the NIH Campus. Over 600 health and science managers, entrepreneurs, small business researchers, university researchers, and consulting organizations will come together on the NIH campus to explore the many nuances of the NIH SBIR/STTR program, the funding opportunities available to small business researchers, get questions answered by NIH staff, learn how the NIH SBIR/STTR program can be a valuable resource to help start and/or grow companies.

NIH awarded nearly $690M in Fiscal Year 2010 exclusively for small businesses to perform innovative research and R&D in the biomedical/behavioral sciences. If you need funding for an innovative research idea in the life/health sciences that would help meet NIH's mission of improving human health and has the potential for commercialization, then join us to learn about the NIH SBIR and STTR funding opportunities.

Conference Highlights

What's new in biomedical and behavioral research
Nuts and Bolts of the NIH SBIR/STTR Programs
Advice/guidance from seasoned veterans
In depth review process for NIH SBIR/STTR applications
Pre-award and post-award grants administration
One-on-one meetings with NIH program, review, and grants management staff
Business development and commercialization sessions
NIH technology transfer licensing opportunities
Sessions about individual NIH Institute and Centers scientific priorities and research resources

Who Should Attend?

Small businesses wanting to develop innovative technology products
Highly motivated small business entrepreneurs and researchers
Small businesses interested in new NIH SBIR/STTR initiatives and program changes
University researchers interested in partnering with small businesses on collaborative R&D projects
University researchers interested in starting their own companies
Large companies interested in developing strategic alliances with successful SBIR/STTR awardees
Organizations and consultants providing support to interested SBIR/STTR applicants