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SWIFT Tour Workshop Descriptions
(Printable Version)Workshop Descriptions
September 11th, 2006 STTR Funding Opportunity Presented by John Balsam Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant opportunities require collaboration between a small business and a research institution (i.e. a University researcher). As a result, the grant program is often overlooked. This workshop differentiates STTR from its cousin, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. It addresses the intellectual property issue of a joint project, and provides participants with resources, tips, and tasks for success. Government Accounting for Small Business At a Level You Can Actually Use Presented by Shelly Davis Designed to demystify government accounting and bookkeeping, this workshop will walk you through real-life, detailed exercises using simulated data, providing you with material you can put to use immediately in your office. You will learn how to position your company to receive and manage government grants and contracts. Major topics include chart of accounts, direct vs. indirect costs, determining indirect rates, billing records and timeshares, budget development and management, and accounting software options. Intellectual Property Made Understandable, Building & Protecting You IP Value Presented by Marti Elder This workshop will cover the various aspects of IP strategy development. You will learn baseline information for determining whether and how you can register and protect your IP, patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. A review of the motivations behind various filings, cost estimates and IP responsibilities under a federal contract will also be discussed. This workshop will start at a basic level and build rapidly to enable discussion of common strategic questions. Evening Reception Meet the Program Managers and network with other companies in a relaxing social atmosphere. Hors d' oeuvres and no-host bar will be available. September 12th, 2006 Project Manager's Presentations The latest detailed information about each agency's SBIR/STTR Program. One-on-One Meetings Meetings with Agency Program Managers and Prime Contractors. Presentations by Representatives from Major Prime Contractors Working with a large corporation as commercialization partners can be a major advantage for most SBIR/STTR awardees in winning Phase II and going on to Phase III. For DoD SBIR, such collaborations with Primes may be critical. Did you know that a large corporation can be your subcontractor on a SBIR? So how does a small company even approach a major corporation such as Boeing or Raytheon? In this seminar, representatives from several major Prime Contractors will present information on what their companies are looking for in potential small businesses. SBIR Data Rights Presented by David P. Metzger Do you include the "7018 Clause" on all of your SBIR reports, deliverables, and follow-on contracts? Why did the Night Vision Case cause so much concern in the SBIR community? While most government contracts for R & D give the government ownership of technology and IP development under that contract, Congress has granted small businesses special rights under the SBIR program, termed SBIR Data Rights. In this seminar, you will learn about how to do so, as a part of your larger IP strategy that may include patents, trade secrets, copy rights, and more. This seminar will begin with a presentation by David P. Metzger partner at Holland & Knight law firm, who practices in the area of government contracts. His practice concentrates on all aspects of federal government contract law, including litigation, bid protests, claims, and contract administration issues. Mr. Metzger is a frequent speaker at national conferences in the area of SBIR Data Rights and related subjects. An ensuing panel discussion will also include Marti Elder, a regional consultant with expertise in IP and Commercialization Strategies, and Paul "Gomez" Routhier, formerly Senior Contracting Director for the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and Director of Contracts at Air Force Security Assistance Center (AFSAC), and currently producer of the award-winning series "11th & Grant with Eric Funk" for Montana PBS. Effective SBIR Proposal Presented by Dr. Mitchell K. Hobish This workshop will give you insight and tools to help construct a competitive DoD SBIR Phase I proposal. The workshop will be based on an analysis of the purpose and impact of each section of the proposal, how the sections must tie together, and the importance of the abstract in grabbing your reviewer's attention. This workshop will be lead by Dr. Mitchell K. Hobish of Sciential Consulting. In addition to his broad range of consulting services to sector clients, Dr. Hobish has helped dozens of small businesses win DoD Phase I and II SBIR awards through his consulting services to TechLink. September 13th, 2006 Phase II Proposal Workshop Presented by Gail & Jim Greenwood Once you have won the Phase I SBIR or STTR award, do you think you just need to complete the R&D work in order to win the Phase II award? Hardly! Only 1/3 to 1/2 of Phase I awardees go on to win that all important Phase II contract or grant, often worth $750,000 or more, and it's not just because so few proved feasibility of their idea in Phase I. Each agency has different requirements and/or processes for Phase II, some requiring an invitation before you can even submit that Phase II proposal, and all require a compelling Commercialization Plan in order to win. This is where you find out not only how to frame that Phase II proposal in a way that makes the agency want to fund it, but also what you should be doing from Day 1, when you just learn you have been selected for that Phase I award, to increase your chances that you will go on to win the Phase II award, and continue into Phsae III (Commercialization). * To view Presenter Biographies, the conference agenda or register for this conference please click on the links provided below. |
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