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SUMMARY:Financial Management and Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]NIH SBIR/STTR Cohort Education Series[vc_column_text css=””] \nFinancial Management and Budgeting\nJuly 8\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Virtual \nParticipants will learn the fundamentals of building an NIH SBIR/STTR budget that supports the proposed work while meeting federal requirements. Topics include direct costs\, indirect costs\, personnel effort\, consultants\, subcontractors\, supplies\, equipment\, travel\, fee/profit\, and budget justification. The session will also introduce post-award financial management expectations\, including cost tracking\, documentation\, allowable expenses\, reporting responsibilities\, and the importance of establishing sound accounting practices before receiving federal funds. Taxes will be covered as well.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”] \nFor approved Catalyst Program firms only.\nUsers will be registered for all three Cohort sessions upon completion of the form below.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/national-institutes-of-health-nih-sbir-sttr-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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SUMMARY:National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Overview
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]NIH SBIR/STTR Cohort Education Series[vc_column_text css=””] \nNational Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Overview\nJuly 13\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Virtual \nParticipants will learn how the NIH SBIR and STTR programs support early-stage research and development with commercial potential. This session will cover the purpose of America’s Seed Fund\, differences between SBIR and STTR\, applicant eligibility\, NIH Institutes and Centers\, funding opportunities\, submission timelines\, review criteria\, registrations\, and common proposal pitfalls. The session will also help companies assess whether NIH is the right agency fit for their technology and stage of development. This session will also cover the required electronic registrations to apply for funding.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”] \nFor approved Catalyst Program firms only.\nUsers will be registered for all three Cohort sessions upon completion of the form below.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-cohort-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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SUMMARY:Specific Aims and Research Strategy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]NIH SBIR/STTR Cohort Education Series[vc_column_text css=””] \nSpecific Aims and Research Strategy\nJuly 16\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Virtual \nA central focus of the cohort is helping companies translate their innovation into a clear\, fundable research plan. Participants will learn how to frame the problem\, define the unmet need\, explain the significance of the technology\, and develop strong Specific Aims. The cohort will also address the NIH Research Strategy\, including Significance\, Innovation\, and Approach. Participants will explore how to present technical feasibility\, experimental design\, milestones\, risks\, alternatives\, and expected outcomes in a way that aligns with NIH reviewer expectations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”] \nFor approved Catalyst Program firms only.\nUsers will be registered for all three Cohort sessions upon completion of the form below.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-specific-aims/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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