$1.6 Billion for Your Small Business

This year, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs will provide billions of dollars to small businesses. Funding is provided for businesses involved with behavioral research, homeland security, social marketing, biodefense, and a host of other activities.

Learn how your company can get part of the more than $1.6 billion available to small businesses through government grants and contacts by attending the National SBIR/STTR Conference and Small Business Tech Expo, October 27 through 30 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Rohit Shukla, Larta's President and CEO, will be speaking at the conference.

As a competitive three-phase program, the SBIR program allows qualified small businesses to propose innovative ideas that meet the specific needs of the federal government. The STTR program is similar in structure to the SBIR, but requires small businesses to partner with universities and other nonprofit research institutions.

The conference provides each participant with an opportunity to meet SBIR and STTR Program Managers, fellow attendees, speakers, and experts from business and government willing to work with small business owners and managers to help their businesses.

Conference participation guarantees entry into the co-located Small Business Tech Expo (SBTE). The expo will showcase new technologies, support services available to small business and technology development, and commercialization opportunities. For more details and exhibiting opportunities visit: www.barayevents.com/sbte

Two new post-conference Bonus Sessions are included free with registration. The Bonus Sessions cover Compliance Issues and Electronic Submissions, as well as the following optional workshops (additional fee required):

· Phase I Proposal Preparation
· Phase II Proposal Preparation
· Basic Accounting for Government Contracts/Grants

For additional program, registration, and hotel/travel information, go to:

· SBIR/STTR National Conference Website: http://www.sbirworld.com/oh
· Email: sbir@dbamlg.com
· Call the SBIR Conference Center at (360) 683-5742.

The National SBIR Conference is managed by DelaBarre & Associates, Inc., under contract to the National Science Foundation. Contact the SBIR Conference Center at (360) 683-5742.
Email: sbir@dbamlg.com

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