2013 kiec - air force sbir/sttr: from conception to commercialization
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KIEC 08.29.2013, Session 7A, Leah BryantTRANSCRIPT
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From Conception to Commercialization
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Why are we here today?
What is SBIR/STTR?
Which federal agencies participate?
How is it structured?
How to succeed?
Where to find information?
Overview “The essence of the American economic system of private enterprise is free competition.
The preservation and expansion of such competition is basic not only to the economic well-being but to the security of this Nation. Such security and well-being cannot be realized
unless the actual and potential capacity of small business is encouraged and developed.” - Small Business Act
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Why are we here today?
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Innovation Key to Future
“We have to shape the future, and that will require
innovative thinking and different approaches to
problems—and it will require modernization.”
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Kentucky Participation
DC
• Green indicates middle tier • Purple indicates bottom tier
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What is SBIR/STTR?
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Government to Government Government to Industry
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1991
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1994
National Defense Authorization Act for FY
1993
Small Business Research & Development Act of 1992
National Competitiveness Technology Transfer Act of 1989
Bayh-Dole Act of 1980
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
Patent License Agreement
Grants
Other Transaction Authority
EPA IR&D
Mentor-Protégé
Partnership Intermediaries
STTR
Dual Use
CTA
Alliances
Education Outreach
Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986
SBIR
Cooperative Agreements
CRADA
Contracts
Technology Investment Agreement
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2006
Commercialization Pilot Program
Federal Legislation
(Prior to 1980)
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Congressional Goals
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Meet federal research and development needs
Increase private-sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development funding
Stimulate technological innovation
Foster and encourage participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by socially and economically disadvantaged persons
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What is SBIR? Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) mission:
“Support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of Federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy.”
Highly competitive program for domestic small businesses to engage in federal R&D with potential for commercialization
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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) mission:
“Support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of Federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy.”
Facilitate the transfer of technology developed by a research institution through the entrepreneurship of a small business concern
What is STTR?
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Which federal agencies participate?
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Federal Participation
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• Department of Defense
• Department of Agriculture
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Department of Education
• Department of Energy
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Department of Homeland Security
• Department of Transportation
• Environmental Protection Agency
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• National Science Foundation
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Typical Federal Budget*
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Agency SBIR STTR
DoD $1.1B $140M
HHS $640M $75M
NASA $120M $15M
DOE $140M $15M
NSF $100M $20M
DHS $20M
USDA $15M
DOC $10M
ED $10M
EPA $5M
DOT $5M
TOTAL $2.15B $250M
* Data shown circa 2009
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How is program structured?
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Program Phases
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Air Force Participation
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Accomplishes SBIR/STTR congressional goals by
Supporting the warfighter
Supporting Air Force’s overall technology development mission
Air Force Research Laboratory executes the majority of the Air Force’s SBIR and STTR programs
“Create compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for our Nation.”
Air Force Science & Technology Vision
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Air Force Funding
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FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014
Budget $348M $345M $311M $297M $267M $267M*
SBIR
Phase I Awards
509 438 262 306 483 573*
Phase II Awards
197 176 126 78 161* 191*
STTR
Phase I Awards
112 108 79 43 45* 45*
Phase II Awards
24 23 5 15* 15* 15*
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Air Force Opportunities
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SBIR 2014.1 solicitation
Pre-release estimated to open in November 2013
Proposal submission estimated to open in December 2013 and close in January 2014
STTR 2014.A solicitation
Pre-release estimated to open in February 2014
Proposal submission estimated to open in March 2014 and close in April 2014
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How to succeed?
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Getting Started in SBIR 1. Determine your firm’s eligibility
2. Find a topic
3. Ask questions
4. Prepare proposal
5. Submit proposal
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SBIR Eligibility Organized for-profit business based in the U.S.
500 or fewer employees
Principal Investigator’s primary employment must be with the small business
Additional requirements apply—see www.sbir.gov/applicants
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STTR Eligibility Applicant is for-profit small business based in the
United States
U.S. research institution
Formal cooperative research and development effort
40% of work performed by small business
30% of work performed by U.S. research institution
Additional requirements apply—see www.sbir.gov/applicants
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Solicitations DoD issues solicitations at fixed times
(not rolling)
Topics are predetermined
Solicitation instructions critical!
Check out current solicitations:
www.dodsbir.net/solicitation
www.afsbirsttr.com (Air Force)
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Evaluation
Award
Solicitation Topics
Proposal Submission
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Proposals Must submit proposals online
Pre-release period for questions
More info on DoD submission process at www.dodsbir.net/solicitation
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Evaluation
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Solicitation Topics
Proposal Submission
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Proposals General components for Phase I:
Proposal Cover Sheet
Technical Proposal
Cost Volume
Company Commercialization Report
Check status of Air Force proposal at www.afsbirsttr.com
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Evaluation
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Solicitation Topics
Proposal Submission
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Evaluations Soundness, technical merit and
innovation of proposed approach
Qualifications of proposed principal/key investigators, staff, consultants
Potential for commercial application in government or public sector (commercialization)
Equal opportunity process
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Evaluation
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Solicitation Topics
Proposal Submission
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Awards Air Force sends Phase I selection status
within 90 days (typically) of solicitation’s closing
Air Force awards contracts within 180 days (typically)
Similar timing for Phase II awards
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Evaluation
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Solicitation Topics
Proposal Submission
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Human Effectiveness(RH)
Space Vehicles(RV)
Directed Energy (RD)
Munitions(RW)
Aerospace Systems(RQ)
Information(RI)
Sensors(RY)
Materials & Manufacturing (RX)
Basic Research
Directed Energy
Human Effectiveness
Information
Aerospace Systems
Space Vehicles
Munitions
Materials &
Manufacturing
Sensors
Technology Focus Areas
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Next Steps 1. Check out the current open solicitations
2. Take a look at past award winners
3. Review the SBIR Policy Directive and the STTR Policy Directive for submission guidelines
4. Search technology areas and identify opportunities where your firm is a good fit
5. Submit proposals aligned with your core business strategy or area of expertise
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Where to find information?
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Helpful Links www.sbir.gov
www.dodsbir.net/help (FAQs)
www.dodsbir.net/solicitation
http://www.dodsbir.net/submission
www.afsbirsttr.com (see “Small Business” section)
www.afsbirsttr.com/proposals
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Dates to Remember* SBIR 2014.1 solicitation
Pre-release—November 2013
Opens—December 2013 and
Closes—January 2014
STTR 2014.A solicitation
Pre-release—February 2014
Opens—March 2014
Closes—April 2014
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* Estimates
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Contact Air Force SBIR/STTR Program Office at 1-800-222-0336
Visit our website for SBIR POCs, topic info, newsletter, etc.:
www.afsbirsttr.com
Contact Us
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Back-Ups
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Program started as a pilot in the late 1970s
Several legislative acts and one directive govern it:
Small Business Innovation Development Act (1982)
Small Business R&D Enhancement Act (1992)
Small Business Innovation Research Program Reauthorization Act of 2000/2011 (reauthorized until 2017)
SBA’s SBIR Policy Directive
SBIR History
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STTR History
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Modeled after the SBIR program
Established as pilot in 1992
Small Business Technology Transfer Act (1992)
Small Business Innovation Research Program Reauthorization Acts (reauthorized until 2017)