NIH is offering an opportunity to get your questions answered about the free, 10-week mentoring program for new SBIR/STTR applicants.
Preparing your first Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application can be daunting and time-consuming. Wouldn’t it be helpful to have an experienced mentor to walk you through the process and help you refine and perfect your submission?
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Office of Small Business Research is participating in the Applicant Assistance Program (AAP). The free, 10-week program is designed to assist small businesses in preparing an SBIR or STTR application in time for the next deadline on January 5, 2021. AAP provides participants with services such as application needs assessment, mentoring, application preparation support, and application review. NIH is now accepting applications for the January 2021 SBIR/STTR application cycle. Use the AAP Application Portal to apply by Thursday, September 24, 2020.
Register for the Q&A AAP webinar on Tuesday, September 15 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Not only will you learn about eligibility criteria, program information, and tips for writing your application, but you’ll also have an opportunity to ask the experts your AAP questions.
AAP aims to increase the number of applications from underrepresented small businesses, especially women-owned and socially and economically disadvantaged companies, and offers support and resources to help those applicants maximize their chances of success.
Accepted participants in AAP will be assigned a coach from Eva Garland Consulting for one-on-one, customized assistance that focuses on each step and section of the SBIR or STTR application.
