Archived Small Business Events
The NIA Small Business Research Programs team archives many virtual events to share information about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, including aspects of the funding application process and research entrepreneurship.
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Entrepreneur Workshop Series
The Entrepreneur Workshop Series, co-hosted by NIA and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), offers research entrepreneurs and biotech small business owners expert guidance on key components of start-up success. Sessions take place throughout 2021 and will be archived on this page.
Opportunity Assessment
This workshop from February 9, 2021, provides guidance on assessing business and research opportunities (e.g., market research, healthcare economics, reimbursement).
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Corporate Governance and Management
This workshop from March 16, 2021, advises start-ups and small businesses on how to create a governing framework and process, including incorporation options and establishing a board of directors.
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Intellectual Property
This workshop from April 27, 2021, provides guidance on the patenting process, the cost of obtaining a patent, joint intellectual property with a university, and freedom to operate related to start-up companies.
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In addition to the main presentation, this workshop has 3 recorded breakout sessions:
Licensing and Partnering Agreements
This workshop from June 22, 2021, provides guidance on some of the most important business transactions for a startup, including licensing of intellectual property (IP) from a university, out-licensing startup IP to another company, and forming a partnership with a strategic partner.
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In addition to the main presentation, this workshop has 3 recorded breakout sessions:
- Startup and University License Agreements
- Partnerships and Collaboration Agreements
- Negotiation Tips
Value Propositions and Differentiation
This workshop from August 17, 2021, provides guidance on various aspects of creating value propositions and differentiation strategies, including a deep dive on the unique value proposition, IP strategy, and how to position your product in a way that sets you apart from the competition.
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In addition to the main presentation, this workshop has 3 recorded breakout sessions:
- Creating a Successful Go-To-Market Strategy
- IP Strategy as a Differentiator
- The Unique Value Proposition
Building Your Regulatory Strategy
This workshop from October 5, 2021, provides guidance on the components of building your regulatory strategy, including a focus on drugs and biologics, therapeutic devices and digital health, and diagnostic tests.
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In addition to the main presentation, this workshop has 3 recorded breakout sessions:
- Drugs and Biologics
- Therapeutic Devices, Digital Health, and In Vitro Diagnostics
- Laboratory-Developed Tests
Pitching and Promoting the Company
This workshop from December 7, 2021, provides guidance on the anatomy of a pitch deck that reflects your business plan, how to develop and deliver an effective pitch tailored to your audience, and outreach strategy. This session also discusses building an effective online presence utilizing a well-developed website and various social media tools.
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Investment Funding I: Finding the Right Investor
This workshop from January 25, 2022, covers a variety of topics related to seeking and obtaining an investment in your company. This session helps you understand the various types of investors and how to identify the right investor for your business.
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Investment Funding II: Engaging with Investors
This workshop from March 8, 2022, delves into the key steps for getting the deal done, from identifying and building the right relationships and networks to structuring a deal. This session covers the topics of dilutive versus non-dilutive funding, investors and investment capital types, capitalization tables, and term sheets.
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Application Workshop Series
The SBIR/STTR Virtual Workshop Series for applicants and awardees offers a more in-depth look into small business funding programs and topics, with a focus on the application process and components.
All Program Phases: Understanding the NIH Peer-Review Process
This workshop from November 10, 2020, offers an in-depth look at the NIH peer-review process, including a mock review of a fake SBIR application and resubmission. This workshop is relevant to all phases of the SBIR and STTR programs.
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Phase II: Developing a Competitive Commercialization Plan & SBIR Phase II Application
This workshop from May 19, 2020, provides tips and tools for writing and submitting a winning Phase II small business grant application, information on developing a commercialization plan, testimonials from current Phase II grantees, and more.
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Phase IIB and CRP: Preparing Your NIH SBIR/STTR CRP and Phase IIB Application
This workshop, held on July 21, 2020, features updates about the Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) program and Phase IIB funding, including application tips. Successful small business applicants from both programs share their experiences.
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Age-Tech Workshop
NIA hosted this two-part virtual workshop on “Developing and Accelerating Age-Tech and Digital Health Solutions” on November 2 and 9, 2021. The sessions offered research entrepreneurs and small business owners insights and best practices for digital health and age-tech solutions.
Part 1: Understanding the Fundamentals of the Longevity Economy Market
Part 1 of the workshop offered an overview of market sectors and acuity levels and provided insights on reimbursement channels and revenue generation, with perspective from a current small business awardee.
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Part 2: Perspectives and Insights from C-Suite Leaders
Part 2 of the workshop discussed the various perspectives and strategies of C-suite leaders in accelerating aging technology and digital health ventures.
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Panel Discussions
These panels from the February 2021 Longevity Innovations and Neurodegeneration Company Showcase (LINCS) cover a variety of activities and funding initiatives at NIA and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Overview of SEED Funding at NIA and NINDS
This LINCS panel discusses seed funding for small businesses available from NIA, NINDS, and across the National Institutes of Health.
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Trending Areas in Aging and Neurodegeneration Science
This LINCS panel discusses trending research areas in aging and neurodegeneration, including scientific initiatives and activities ongoing at NIA and NINDS.
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General Outreach Webinars
These events for potential applicants offer a broad overview of NIA’s small business programs and tips for submitting a successful application.
Improving Diversity in Biotech by Leveraging SBIR/STTR Opportunities
This webinar on September 14, 2021 was co-hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). It highlighted NIH’s SBIR and STTR programs across three NIH institutes and centers, and featured NIH’s efforts and resources to improve the diversity of the research workforce.
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Stimulating Aging and Cardiopulmonary Innovations Through Small Business Funding
This webinar on February 23, 2021 was co-hosted by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination (OTAC) and University of Kentucky Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). It includes an overview of the NIA and NHLBI SBIR and STTR programs and benefits of funding, research priority areas, upcoming opportunities and deadlines, and other resources and programs.
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Inspiring Healthy Innovations through Small Business Funding
This webinar on December 17, 2020, was co-hosted by Delaware BioScience Association and BioNJ. It includes an overview of the NIA SBIR and STTR programs and benefits of funding, research priority areas, upcoming opportunities and deadlines, and other resources and programs.
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NIA Small Business Funding: Accelerating Alzheimer’s and Aging Research
This webinar on January 29, 2020, was co-hosted by AZBio, Bio CT, and SoCalBio. It includes an overview of the NIA SBIR and STTR programs and benefits of funding, key research focus areas, upcoming opportunities and deadlines, and other resources and programs.
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Tapping into Small Business and Biotech Funding to Accelerate Alzheimer’s Research Innovations
This webinar, held on December 12, 2019, was co-hosted by the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF). It includes an overview of small business funding opportunities and support from NIA and the ADDF to advance Alzheimer’s disease research projects to commercialization.