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4.2.a Background SBIR/STTR Project Information
Each applicant must provide a concise narrative describing the technical foundation and current commercialization status of the SBIR/STTR-funded project.
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Advanced systems and survivability
Tactical communications and situational awareness
Directed energy and hypersonics
Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
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STTR
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Was the SBIR/STTR project a clinical trial?
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Did the proposed project involve an industry partner, academic institution(s), a federal laboratory, or another institution?
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Yes
No
Intellectual Property Status
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Patents Filed
Patents Issued
Patents Licensed
Trade Secret
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4.2.b Background SBIR/STTR Project Information
Each applicant must provide a concise narrative describing the technical foundation and current commercialization status of the SBIR/STTR-funded project.
Project Overview (1000 characters)
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Provide a concise overview of the SBIR/STTR project, including its original objectives, major technical achievements, and key outcomes.
Project Description
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Provide a clear description of the product or service enabled by the innovation, including its intended application, target market, and current stage of development. Responses should include well-supported rationale for the readiness levels selected below.
What is the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the proposed project?
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TRL Level 1 | Basic Research
TRL Level 2 -3 | Feasability Studies
TRL Level 4 - 5 | Validation/Prototype
TRL Level 6 - 9 | Operational Deployment
If applicable, what is the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of the proposed project?
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TRL Level 1 | Basic Research
TRL Level 2 -3 | Feasability Studies
TRL Level 4 - 5 | Validation/Prototype
TRL Level 6 - 9 | Operational Deployment
MIT CFRL Level
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Second Choice
Third Choice
If applicable, what is the regulatory pathway for the product or service?
Provide a clear description of the federal regulatory pathway for the device, drug, diagnostic, therapeutic, digital tool, etc.
Commercialization Progress
Provide evidence of demonstrated progress toward commercialization of the SBIR/STTR-funded product or service.
Private Investments Raised to Date
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Commercialization Narrative
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• Evidence of demonstrated progress toward commercialization of the SBIR/STTR-funded product or service. • A description of current Phase III commercialization goals and strategy, including the planned pathway to market.
Phase I Awardee Supporting Documentation
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4.3 Proposed Phase III Commercialization Project
The proposal will include the following sections in this sequence: 1) Commercialization Gap; 2) Proposed Activities and Tasks; 3) Milestones and Timelines; 4) Measurable Outcomes and Success Metrics; 5) Phase III Acceleration Strategy; and 6) Expected Impact. As a reminder, you may save and continue at any time.
1. Commercialization Gap
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Identify the specific commercialization gap this funding will address .• Describe the current barrier preventing transition to Phase III (e.g., regulatory milestone, pilot validation, manufacturing scale-up, federal procurement positioning, etc.). • Explain why this gap is critical at this stage. • Describe consequences if the gap is not addressed.
2a. Proposed Activities and Tasks
For each activity, including: • Activity Title • Description of Work • Responsible Party (external vendors) • Deliverables Applicants are strongly encouraged to use a table format to clearly present each Activity, including its Description, Responsible Party, Deliverable, and Anticipated Outcomes at both 6- and 12-month intervals.
2b. Proposed Activities and Tasks
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Description of Work
Responsible Party
Deliverables
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3aMilestones and Timeline
Provide a clear timeline for completion (typically within 4-6 months). Explain how milestones logically progress toward addressing the stated commercialization gap.
3b. Milestones and Timeline
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Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
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4. Measurable Outcomes and Success Metrics
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Define how success will be measured. Metrics must be:
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2) Measurable
3) Achievable
4) Relevant and
5) Time-bound Include quantitative metrics whenever possible, such as: • Customer pilots secured • Regulatory submissions completed • Manufacturing readiness level increased • Contracts submitted or awarded • Revenue generated • Investment secured • TRL/MRL advancement
5. Phase III Acceleration Strategy
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Explain how the proposed activities will accelerate progress toward Phase III objectives, including: • Federal sole-source contracting • Commercial sales • Strategic partnerships • Private investment Describe how this funding shortens time-to-market or reduces commercialization risk.
6. Expected Impact
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• What will be materially different as a result of funding after 6 and 12 months. • The next logical commercialization step after completion of this project
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