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October 28, 2019
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October 28, 2019
Strategies from Research to Commercialization
We often hear from entrepreneurs about the challenges in acquiring additional funds to further de-risk technologies and navigate through the dreaded Valley of Death. Accessing funds via the traditional SBIR/STTR programs can initially help you through risky feasibility questions.
October 21, 2019
Sell your team through your biosketch
Why should an SBIR/STTR agency hire your company? While you may have a really innovative technology, it will be your team that does the work. Spending time on the biographical sketch is your opportunity to reinforce your team’s experience and highlight your credentials towards the specific role you will have on this company’s SBIR/STTR project.
October 21, 2019
Competitor discussion in your SBIR Proposal
A common topic to include in your SBIR proposal is a discussion on the competition. While we often hear our clients say that they “Don’t have any competition” or there are “No others doing this,” there is always some alternative that your customers can use or are using to solve the problem.
September 16, 2019
Financial Plan Planning
The Financial Plan is often missing or weak in Commercialization Plans I review.
August 30, 2019
Competitor discussion in your SBIR Proposal
A common topic to include in your SBIR proposal is a discussion on the competition.
June 13, 2019
A New Product Development Resource for SBIR Applicants
For over thirty years, the Center for Dairy Research has supported the dairy products industry through basic research, product development, technical assistance, regulatory information and education.
April 11, 2019
Will it work? What is Feasibility?
Feasibility is often a loosely defined term that might be difficult to pin down.
April 2, 2019
Lean Startup Doesn’t Work
Did I get you?! Lean Startup has been part of the business lexicon for several years.
February 11, 2019
Tips from a Lean Start Up Pro
I was recently honored to participate as a business mentor for an I-Corps team and learned some valuable lessons.