Launching a startup means discovery. Previously, I talked about establishing good assumptions or business guesses before launching into interviews.
May 18, 2022
SBIR Support
May 11, 2022
Before you start writing your proposal…
One of the things to do before you start an SBIR/STTR proposal is to make sure you have some registrations in place, you’ve vetted your idea, and you’ve talked to a program officer at the agencies.
April 25, 2022
DoD Pre-release Announced!
We are excited to see the DoD has ‘pre-released’ their next round of SBIR and STTR Broad Area Announcements (BAA’s).
April 19, 2022
Assumptions: Make them matter or you’ll waste time
Lean Startup can make starting a business accessible for the new entrepreneur.
April 12, 2022
Crafting a Team for DOD Success
An innovative solution is more than technology. It highlights a distinct benefit to the user. As you consider the April 2022 Dept. of Defense SBIR/STTR release, do some homework to learn about the users need with a focus on mission specific applications.
April 4, 2022
SBIR Advance Letters of Intent Due 4/11
As we start another round of SBIR Advance, I would like to remind you to watch the videos I have specifically for this program.
March 28, 2022
COnovate secures financing to accelerate and scale
Congratulations to COnovate — a CTC client, SBIR Advance awardee and 2020 Wisconsin Innovation Award winner — upon securing key SAFE financing from a remarkable partnership led by Tundra Angels, Wisconsin Venture Partners and Jennifer Abele.
March 10, 2022
Back to the Basics
Its been a while since we looked at some of the basics or preparing an SBIR or STTR.
February 8, 2022
Collaborations in SBIRs
Often I find that our clients don’t have all of the skills and tools necessary to be competitive with an SBIR.
January 19, 2022
SBIR Ready: Covid Catch Up
In March 2020, CTC converted SBIR Ready from an in-person to an online professional development program.