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The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation\'s R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.

But how does a company attain one of those awards?

SBIR Advisors is a company dedicated to helping companies work through the process of making an SBIR grant application. While the company focuses primarily on businesses interested in working on DOD projects, they are open to helping any company navigate the process.

Brent Nichols is vice president of client strategy and relations for SBIR advisors. On this edition of the podcast. Brent defines the government programs and the process they use to help their clients make their best presentations to attain the grants. 

Other topics covered include:

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• How a small business is defined for the program
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• Why the program is important to space startup companies
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• What the program looks for when evaluating companies for grants
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• The differences between a "Phase 1" and "Phase 2" award
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• What government agencies utilize the SBIR program
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