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The Utah Industry and Innovation Center assists small businesses statewide to apply for the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding programs, giving Utah technology-oriented companies a distinct advantage in today’s competitive environment. This non-dilutive funding mechanism, both grants and contracts, is dedicated to research and development of new technology.
Companies that work closely with the Utah Industry and Innovation Center increase their chances of winning these funds to more than 25%, compared to national averages that range from 14 to 17%. The Center supports companies considering applying, as well as those experienced in the grant process.
The Utah Industry and Innovation Center received one of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) highest honors, the Tibbetts Award. This award is given annually to individuals, organizations, firms or projects that make a socio-economic impact and exemplify the very best in SBIR achievements.
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This is a free, hour-long workshop offered monthly by the Utah Industry and Innovation Center to help entrepreneurs and innovators throughout Utah learn about the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and how the Utah Industry and Innovation Center supports Utah companies. Attendees learn how to apply for non-dilutive federal funding for research and development of innovative technologies that have a path to be commercialized by the small business. They learn about the services offered by the Utah Industry and Innovation Center and can determine if the program is right for them. Register for the SBIR-STTR 101 Workshop.
A video recording of the SBIR-STTR 101 workshop is also available for those who cannot attend in person or for previous attendees who would like to review the material as a refresher. Watch the recording of the SBIR-STTR 101 Workshop.
The Utah Industry and Innovation Center also offers longer, in-depth workshops for entrepreneurs planning on applying for specific SBIR-STTR solicitations such as the National Science Foundation or National Institutes of Health. The Utah Industry and Innovation Center regularly hosts federal program managers, providing coveted one-one-one meetings for Utah innovators with federal decision-makers and SBIR/STTR related events such as panel discussions.
Mary Cardon (Director of the Utah Industry and Innovation Center) explains the role of SBIR-STTR grants and how the Center helps Utah’s entrepreneurs and inventors find funding for research and development of their technology-oriented ideas.
Listen to what you can expect in your first meeting with the Utah Industry and Innovation Center. Mary Cardon (Director of the Utah Industry and Innovation Center) explains what you can expect from your first meeting with the Innovation Center team to the final proposal submission.
Michael A. Keene, who has served as Vice President of Technology Research at Ceramatec, State Science Advisor for the state of Utah, and Professor of Technology Commercialization at Westminster College, describes the kinds of companies and projects that are a good fit for the SBIR and STTR programs.
Why should your business work with the Utah Industry and Innovation Center?
We Understand The Process:
We’ll help you with all the details of your application to make sure it’s winnable.
We Know If You’re Ready:
We’ll review your grant components and help identify any that may need work or development prior to applying.
We’re Matchmakers:
The most important factor in being awarded an SBIR-STTR grant is that your technology matches the criteria issued by the federal agency providing the grant.
We Increase Your Odds:
When we help you, from consultation to submission and anywhere in between, you increase your odds of winning.
We Make Your Proposal Stronger:
Our resources ensure that your proposal for a grant is the strongest it can be, which increases your chance of winning.
The Utah Industry and Innovation Center is a statewide resource for Utah small businesses and entrepreneurs searching for a mechanism to fund research and development of their technology. The Center provides services and resources to help Utah companies apply for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and contracts.
A quick overview of how to apply for SBIR or STTR funding:
This is a brief overview, but we have many resources available to guide you through the process. Explore this website a bit come to our SBIR 101 workshop to learn a bit more about the process and tools to move along the application pathway; or call/email the Utah Industry and Innovation Center to schedule a consultation.
The Utah Industry and Innovation Center offers a full range of services to small businesses interested in SBIR and STTR funding to include:
Consultations, editing and guidance are available at no cost to Utah businesses. Events, including workshops and seminars, may have nominal fees.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and contracts fund small businesses’ research and development (R&D) projects. Together, they provide $3.6 billion annually to help small businesses minimize risk so innovative technology can move closer to commercialization.
Currently, 11 federal agencies participate in SBIR and five of those also participate in STTR, both of which are congressionally-mandated programs. These non-equity position dollars pay for a company’s research and development efforts. There is no loss of technology ownership, no loss of intellectual property and no payback of funds.
Approximately $3.6 billion is available among the 11 federal agencies to fund small business research and development through the SBIR and STTR programs. This non-dilutive funding is offered in competitive phases:
SBIR-STTR funds can be used for the following:
SBIR-STTR funds cannot be used for:
However, a reasonable fee or profit of up to 7% can be included in the budget. These funds can be used at the discretion of the small business in any category.
Nothing. There is no loss of technology ownership, no loss of intellectual property and no payback of funds. There is a clause in the award language authorizing the government to license the technology in a national emergency. However, this has been exercised just once in over 35 years and thousands of awards.
Agencies are mandated by Congress to participate in the SBIR program when their extramural research budget is greater than $100 million and in the STTR program when it is over $1 billion. Currently, 11 agencies participate in the SBIR program and of those, five also participate in the STTR program (indicated in bold below).
You can search for open topics at Open Topic Search. For links and guidance on SBIR and STTR funding you can go to SBIR.gov or any of the individual agencies participating in the programs:
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Department of Defense (DoD)
Department of Education (DoED)
Department of Energy (DOE)
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
All companies that possess a Utah business license and are eligible for the federal SBIR/STTR program may work with the Utah Industry and Innovation Center. The company must meet these federal requirements:
The Utah Industry and Innovation Center offers three great options to learn more:
Utah Industry and Innovation Center
801-957-5249
utahsbir-sttrcenter@utah.gov
Located at and in partnership with:
Salt Lake Community College
Miller Campus, Building 5, Suite 214
9690 South 300 West
Sandy, Utah 84070
Utah Industry and Innovation Center
801-957-5249
utahsbir-sttrcenter@utah.gov
Located at and in partnership with:
Salt Lake Community College
Miller Campus, Building 5, Suite 214
9690 South 300 West
Sandy, Utah 84070