Raising money - Grants, prizes and accelerators

Many thanks to Dr. Chris Jones of iRobot for running a seminar at MIT in July 2017 on how to navigate the SBIR/STTR system.

Introduction to SBIR / STTR

8 articles

What is the SBIR program?

What is the STTR program?

Who runs the SBIR / STTR programs?

What is the SBA (Small Business Administration)?

Which federal agencies participate in the SBIR/STTR programs?

What is the dollar amount of typical SBIR / STTR grants?

What is the difference between contracts and grants?

Where can I go to learn more about SBIR/STTR?

Phase 1 and Phase 2 SBIR / STTR Awards

3 articles

What is a Phase 1 versus a Phase 2 award?

What is the deliverable for a Phase 1 award?

I already have a working prototype. Can I go straight to Phase 2?

Eligibility for SBIR / STTR grants

2 articles

Who is eligible to apply for an SBIR project?

What are the requirements for the Principal Investigator (PI) in the proposal?

Applying for an SBIR or STTR grant

10 articles

When can I apply for an SBIR award?

What is the application process for an SBIR / STTR proposal?

How many people apply for each SBIR solicitation?

Why should I to talk to an SBIR sponsor before applying?

How do I figure out which SBIR sponsors to target?

How do I connect with my SBIR sponsor whom I have not met?

What questions should I ask my sponsor?

Should I try to get letters of support from my business contacts for my SBIR application?

When do I get really technical in the proposal?

Who reviews SBIR proposals?

Writing a great SBIR proposal

4 articles

What is the one thing I must know about writing an SBIR proposal?

How do I structure the first 3 pages of my SBIR proposal?

What do we need to know about the Team section in the SBIR proposal?

How do I talk about competitive advantage in the SBIR proposal?

Accelerators

12 articles

Which accelerators focus on space?

What are some options for commercial accelerators for startups?

What accelerators are in the New York City area?

Which accelerators don't take equity?

Which incubators and accelerators focus on food tech?

Which accelerator focuses on agriculture tech?

Which accelerators focus on medical devices?

Which accelerators focus on hardware?

Which accelerator focuses on biotech?

Which accelerators focus on healthcare?

Which accelerators focus on clean tech?

What accelerators focus on Insurance Tech?

Other grants and prizes

2 articles

Startup Accelerators Around the World

What are some competitions and prizes that have cash awards?