Beyond the Seed Fund: Where Federal Dollars Get Serious
SBIR/STTR Support
From SBIR/STTR Application to Commercial Reality
About our SBIR/STTR Support
Winning federal funding is only the beginning. We work with startups at every stage of the SBIR/STTR journey — from sharpening your first proposal to scaling what comes after an award.
Our team provides hands-on support with proposal development, funding strategy, and commercialization planning. For Phase I and Phase II awardees who have designated us as their TABA provider, we also deliver Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) services to help you make the most of your award.
SBIR/STTR Proposal Support
SBIR/STTR program guidance
Funding opportunity identification
Proposal review and feedback
Commercialization planning
Customer discovery support
Market research
Budget and project planning
TABA planning and provider identification
Phase I SBIR TABA awards
Technical assistance examples:
- Conducting market research
- Developing a prototype
- Performing technical analysis
- Identifying potential partners
Business assistance examples:
- Developing a business plan
- Creating a financial model
- Identifying funding sources
- Developing a marketing and sales plan
Phase II SBIR TABA awards
Technical Assistance examples:
- Developing a commercialization plan
- Conducting product testing
- Obtaining regulatory approvals
- Building relationships with customers and partners
Business assistance examples:
- Developing a branding and marketing strategy
- Creating a sales pipeline
- Negotiating contracts
- Managing cash flow
Examples of SBIR TABA business assistance:
A small business developing a new medical device may use SBIR TABA funds to hire a consultant to develop a regulatory approval strategy.
A small business developing a new software application may use SBIR
TABA funds to hire a marketing consultant to help them develop a launch
plan.
A small business developing a new manufacturing process may use SBIR TABA funds to hire an engineer to design and implement a new process.
Federal Funding Support
By leveraging our government relationships, providing comprehensive proposal development, and deploying sophisticated award management, the Science Center streamlines the process for startups in accessing federal funding.
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