SBIR-STTR Overview - Startup Funding - Grants for Startups

John Williams (SBA) provides an overview of SBIR and STTR startup grants program, how the programs work, and which Federal agencies participate. SBIR grants are R&D grants that support concept development and product development. Grants are an attractive form of startup funding since they are non-dilutive funding. Many agencies participate in the SBIR program, including DoD, (Army, Navy, DARPA, Missile Defense Agency, and more), NSF, USDA, Homeland Security, and more.
Although some agencies use a "contract" model and some use a "grant" model, these are R&D grants - startup funding (startup grants) that are non-dilutive seed funding and even pre-seed funding to support early stage research and development. There are few startup grant programs for for-profit companies, but SBIR and STTR provide almost $3 billion in startup funding each year.
This was recorded at the Portland Oregon SBIR/STTR road tour.

[@tomlampros7122]

Great series of videos. Ask if it is possible to get direct audio input, as it would be cleaner.

[@aster5031]

5/5

[@michaelmccall8847]

Best Video Ever

[@Startupsos]

Thanks! This presentation was done by the John Williams who heads up the SBIR/STTR program, so he does know his stuff.

[@daisysflowerchild365]

HOW CAN I GET HELP GETTING THIS GRANT IM A NEW START UP AND CAN NOT GET HELP WITH MY BUSINESS