Writing your phase ii sbir commercialization plan ctsi. If the company has not had a prior phase ii application, the commercial potential should be evaluated based on. The office of technology commercialization helps ut researchers monetize software and creative content they develop while at the university. In a phase i sbir proposal, it is critical to convey a specific, relevant, and proven market need for your innovation, along with a logical plan to. Commercialization commercialization readiness program crp authorized by amendment in sec 5122 of the fy12 national defense authorization act o identify and accelerate transition of sbir developed technology o allow for 1% of sbir budget to administer crp integral to. A credible commercialization strategy not only helps you evaluate the market, but it is also critical to garnering the attention of funding sources. Commonwealth research commercialization fund crcf sbirsttr matching funds program. Discuss technology needs with somd, esmd, smd, oga and industry cluster subtopics to support the development and maturation of critical technologies for infusion. Purpose is commercialization nonsbirsttr funds used to bring the technology to militarygovernmentprivate sector markets the sbir program does not fund phase iii. The researchers surveyed 118 startups that had successfully commercialized a new technology.
Center for innovative technology 2214 rock hill road suite 600 herndon, va 201704228. Since its enactment in 1982, as part of the small business innovation development act, sbir has helped thousands of small businesses to compete for federal research. We help you build efficient, dependable processes so you can plan your resources and have confidence that youll meet launch dates. In this sbir readfireaim webinar, we will discuss the role of sbirsttr funding as one component of a comprehensive commercialization strategy. Preparing a winning sbir sttr proposal is a mountain of work. Executive summary template the company was founded in year and describe what your business does or its principal mission or objective.
Doe understands that commercialization plans will evolve, sometimes significantly, during the course of the research and development, but investing time in. Director, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship the national academies. Choose wisely preparing a winning sbirsttr proposal is a mountain of work. Does the company have a successful record of commercialization from previous sbir grants. Commercialization is defined in the sbir and sttr policy directives and we. Phase iii is the commercialization phase and the ultimate goal of each sbir sttr effort. Software, open source, and copyright licensing office of. Need to manage your demandside product information. This table is followed by an excerpt from an interview with a company president describing why his firm used this strategy and how the firm made it work. The commercialization plan westchester biotech project. Product meets a compelling need you know how to develop and commercialize the product. See notice notod20077 december 06, 2019 reminder of application instructions and policies impacting sbirsttr commercialization readiness pilot crp program technical assistance par19333, par19334, and par.
Commercialization office of small business programs. It is a mentoring and training program that includes oneonone engagement with a dedicated, industryspecific business consultant, and is organized around topics that will contribute. Commercialization commercialization readiness program crp authorized by amendment in sec 5122 of the fy12 national defense authorization act o identify and accelerate transition of sbir developed technology o allow for 1% of sbir budget to administer crp integral to the success of accelerating sbir transition. Coordinate technology developed under the sbir program to augment agency efforts. Proposal prep and commercialization for sbirsttr funding. The commercialization assistance program is appropriate for the majority of nih sbir and sttr phase ii companies.
Small business innovation research sbir small business. Describe, in laypersons terms, the proposed project and its key technology objectives. If the company has not had a prior phase ii application, the commercial potential should be evaluated based on the proposed commercialization strategy and the financing plan. The process continues through design, development, manufacturing rampup. Phase iii work derives from, extends, or completes efforts made under prior funding agreements under the sbir sttr program. The key is to pick battles you can win choosing the right topicagency is the most overlooked and perhaps most important ingredient of success factors in play include. They found that possessing at least one patent an indicator of relatively secure intellectual property rights increased the probability of cooperation. Commercialization plan guidance for phase ii applications. Also, companies with no sbirsttr awards or only fairly recent sbirsttr awards will not be penalized under past performance for the lack of past sbirsttr commercialization.
Nist sbir intro webinar this recorded webinar wad delivered on march 4, 2020. See notice notod20077 december 06, 2019 reminder of application instructions and policies impacting sbirsttr commercialization readiness pilot crp program technical assistance par19333, par19334. Part 2 commercialization planning for sbirsttr proposals. Small business innovation research program acqnotes. Whats the best commercialization strategy for startups. Relevant for the majority of hhs sbir sttr phase ii companies, this track offers tools and customized approaches to commercialization. This free webinar will share how innovative entrepreneurs can leverage the small business innovation research sbir small business technology transfer sttr program to reach commercial market.
Commercialization begins when a business identifies a way to use scientific or engineering advances to meet a market need. As i mentioned in my last article see it here, a weak commercialization strategy is one of the most prevalent sbir debrief comments we see. Commercialization readiness program crp fy06 ndaa p. Sbir sttr programs require applicants to submit commercialization plans as part of their phase i and ii applications. Template startup commercialization plan a good business plan always requires a good executive summary, and a solid executive summary can also serve as a quick pitch to a potential investor. Non sbirsttr funds used to bring the technology to. We will explore how sbirsttr funding can be leveraged to secure other sources of startup capital and strategic partnerships, and why these relationships are valuable for sbirsttrfunded startups. In a phase i sbir proposal, it is critical to convey a specific, relevant, and proven market need for your innovation, along with a logical plan to develop a product that will address this need. Prior to that was a software architect and developer with ibm and xerox. Mdas commercialization and transition program provides assistance to small research firms to transition their new technologies into a very competitive market place. Commercialization assistance program cap supplements to small business innovation research sbir and small business technology transfer sttr program phase ii grants are intended to assist the small businesses in their technology commercialization efforts.
Otc can help researchers find the optimal license type and distribution strategy for such work, which includes open sourcing. Overview the commercialization plan should offer a clear and concise description of the proposed works market potential and the planned path to commercialization. Rapid, automated, detection of viral and bacterial pathogens. Sbirsttr programs require applicants to submit commercialization plans as part of their phase i and ii applications. Commercialization strategies using the sbirsttr program. We will explore how sbir sttr funding can be leveraged to secure other sources of startup capital and strategic partnerships, and why these relationships are valuable for sbir sttrfunded startups. The commercialization metrics survey is a required part of the proposal submissions process and must be completed via the proposal submissions electronic handbook. The current document entitled memorial universitys technology transfer and commercialization strategy reflects the feedback that was received during the open consultation period, primarily that the characterization of the strategy as an innovation strategy was too broad.
Introduction of the sbir project and expected outcomes. Small businesses, and the acquisition programs interested in sbirsttr technology, should start planning for commercialization as soon as a phase i contract is awarded. So what drives a startups choice of commercialization strategy. Oranges account for 67% of total worldwide citrus production.
Universitys technology transfer and commercialization. Specifically, eligible companies include those with an nih sbir sttr phase ii project grant, contract, or cooperative agreement that is or was active in the past five years, including phase iib competing renewal awards and those. Commercialization is defined in the sbir and sttr policy directives and we have listed the definition here. During phase iii, the small business concern sbc is to pursue commercialization with nonsbir sttr funds either federal or nonfederal. Writing an sbir commercialization plan ku center for technology. Antibiotics for recalcitrant infection 81 pages includingproject description facilities and other resources biosketches budget justification commercialization plan specific aims research strategy letters of support nih sbir phase i grant. Technology commercialization strategy linkedin slideshare. This table is followed by an excerpt from an interview with a company president describing.
Most small research firms lack the resources to make the jump from technology development to market place penetration. Phase iii work derives from, extends, or completes efforts made under prior funding agreements under the sbirsttr program. Usda sample proposal membranebased process for debittering citrus juice figures and tables are unavailable on this website. Apr 09, 2020 in this sbir readfireaim webinar, we will discuss the role of sbir sttr funding as one component of a comprehensive commercialization strategy. Whether commercialization is accomplished through an existing company or a startup, a license or other agreement is needed to grant the rights to use the university invention. The noaa commercialization assistance program cap is designed to help noaa sbir phase ii awardees transition their sbir developed products into the marketplace. Feb 17, 2018 the purpose of dod small business innovation research sbir and small business technology transfer sttr programs is to harness the innovative talents of our nations small technology companies for u. Bryan has been a chief technology officer at various software and medical companies for the past 10 years. The tagline of the sbirsttr program is americas seed fund. We provide the software and expertise to transform this chaos into streamlined, digitized processes. Sbir funds the critical startup and development stages and it encourages the commercialization of the technology, product, or service, which, in turn, stimulates the u.
Since 2001, it has engaged the services of dawnbreaker, inc. Template startup commercialization plan berkeley ipira. Table 31 provides a thumbnail sketch of the commercialization strategy used by a small, advanced technology firm not an atp awardee using a licensing strategy. Oct 09, 2015 technology commercialization strategy 1. Overview of the does small business innovation research. A lifescience commercialization strategy serves as a framework for a company to achieve the highest return on in investment roi for their innovation. The national science foundation nsf appears to have recognized early on that addressing commercial and financial. Commercialization strategy strategy inc medical device. For a phase ii sbir, the commercialization plan requires much more detail regarding the primary commercialization target and plan. Defense threat reduction agency small business innovation.
The program funds at over one billion dollars of projects annually and is made up of 12 participating components. I identification and significance of the problem citriculture is an important segment of world food production and nutrition. Statute requires that phase iii work is funded by sources outside the sbir sttr program. Tips for how to build a strong project team and effectively engage target customers will be discussed. The purpose of dod small business innovation research sbir and small business technology transfer sttr programs is to harness the innovative talents of our nations small technology companies for u. Doe understands that commercialization plans will evolve, sometimes significantly, during the course of the research and development, but investing time in commercialization planning demonstrates a. For a phase ii sbir, the commercialization plan requires much more detail. It will help your company develop and execute on plans and activities critical to commercialization of your technology.
Aug 04, 2014 the commercialization assistance program is appropriate for the majority of nih sbir and sttr phase ii companies. Given the timelines associated with the dod budget development process, it is crucial to begin identifying phase iii funding with ample lead time. Commercialization and innovation, strategy 45807 focuses on innovation transformational or disruptive innovations and by sustained innovations and on the development of open innovation business models and market strategies required to introduce these innovations into the market, grow thru market share capture, and to. The commercialization plan should provide a description of each of the following areas. Describe the value of the product and how you intend to bring it to market. A license is a permission to use intellectual property granted by the owner or controller to another party. Specifically, eligible companies include those with an nih sbirsttr phase ii project grant, contract, or cooperative agreement that is or was active in the past five years, including phase iib competing renewal awards and those. The noaa commercialization assistance program cap is designed to help noaa sbir phase ii awardees transition their sbirdeveloped products into the marketplace.
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