Events for week of May 6, 2024

The top 12 Founders from our Micro Pitch competition will [...]

This workshop is a must if you are considering a National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR or STTR submission. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, you’ll receive detailed instruction on developing a competitive proposal for NIH’s SBIR/STTR program. Session Topics Include: An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs, including eligibility, and sources of funding; Registration process necessary for submission; An introduction to NIH, and essential information for selecting an institute appropriate for your technology; How to contact and communicate with program officials; How to approach each section of the proposal; NIH Proposal Prep: Understanding the NIH review process, writing your Specific AIMS page, research strategy and preparing proposals components for maximum impact, other critical details of the proposal; the importance of your team, facilities and budget; Strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations; Common pitfalls, how to avoid them, and more! This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Instructors: Andrea Johanson, Ph.D, Principal Consultant, BBC ETC Megan Varnum, Ph.D, Principal Consultant, BBC ETC TIME: 8:30AM-2:00PM COST: Virginia based companies/Va. University $25; All Others $75 REGISTER HERE

Small Business and Supplier Diversity Fair If you wish to [...]

Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs: Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation. CAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2021, with accredited angel investors in attendance. This is the final event in the 2021 series. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors. Five applicants will be selected for each Pitch Preview event, held the first Thursday of the selected months, between 12:00-3:00 pm. Attendees commit to thirty-minute time slots consisting of: 5 minutes to join and meet angels, 15-minute pitch, and 10 minutes for feedback. The November 4 event will most likely be a virtual event hosted on Zoom; hosted by Central Virginia SBDC in Charlottesville, VA. More details will be provided regarding location closer to the event date. **This is not an application for funding or a formal presentation to request investment.** For more detailed qualification information and to apply, please read, and if eligible, submit an application for consideration in the program. If you aren’t sure if you are ready or if you should apply, emailcontact@cvsbdc.org to complete a request for counseling form for a confidential meeting. Deadline to apply: October 25 at midnight. APPLY for November 4 Event: Pitch Preview Application - November 4, 2021 (google.com)

The Regional Maritime Innovation VisionHampton Roads is rich with maritime [...]

Coffee with  CIT GAP Funds  Date: November 5, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM - [...]