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Resources for Commercializing Clean Tech: SBIR/STTR Fundamentals Training

Explore a comprehensive guide on commercializing clean technology, including SBIR/STTR overview, proposal planning, IP considerations, finance, and accounting insights. Learn about the phases, award criteria, and resources available for small businesses venturing into technology. Discover how to protect your intellectual property, manage finances, and find potential funding for commercialization. Stay updated through the Innovation AZ site and subscribe to the AZ Innovation Connection newsletter for the latest updates on upcoming programs. For inquiries, contact brians@azcommerce.com.

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Resources for Commercializing Clean Tech: SBIR/STTR Fundamentals Training

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  1. Resources for Commercializing Clean Tech Brian Sherman – January 18, 2011

  2. Agenda • Intro to ACA • Intro to Innovation AZ site • Arizona Business Challenge • Q & A

  3. Birth of a Technology Business

  4. Lifecycle Matrix of a Technology Business

  5. Online SBIR/STTR Fundamentals Training SBIR/STTR Overview Proposal Planning Intellectual Property Considerations Finance and Accounting Considerations Created by Sharon Ballard / Enable Ventures & Dan Suhr / Inxsol

  6. SBIR/STTR Overview • Module Highlights: • What is the purpose of the programs? • Who is eligible? • How much money is allocated to these programs? • Comparison between SBIR & STTR • What are the program phases? • Resources: • Links to Agency SBIR Programs • Links to key resources like the SBA SBIR and SBIR Gateway

  7. Proposal Planning • What qualifies a proposal for award?Awards made are based on small business qualification, degree of innovation, technical merit, and future market potential. • Typical Evaluation Criteria are: • Technical Merit • Team Qualifications • Value to Agency • Potential for Commercial Success • Cost & Cost Realism • Resources: • Links to sample proposals • Links to proposal writing resources

  8. Intellectual Property Considerations • Module Highlights: • SBIR Data Rights • Tips for protecting your SBIR intellectual property • Resources: • Links to IP Law Resources • Links to IP Court Cases • IP Checklist

  9. Finance and Accounting Considerations • Module Highlights: • How to set up your accounting and track project costs • Indirect rates • Resources: • Sample budgets • Sample chart of accounts • Finance & Accounting Checklist

  10. What is Phase III (commercialization) and is there money available?

  11. Does Commerce have funding for commercializing clean technology?

  12. Resources: • Innovation website (including Online SBIR/STTR Fundamentals Training) http://innovationaz.com/ • To subscribe to the AZ Innovation Connection weekly newslettersend an email to azinnovation@azcommerce.com containing • “RE: Please subscribe me to the AZ Innovation Connection” • If you are interested in upcoming programs please send an email to brians@azcommerce.com and tell me about your technology venture

  13. Thank you! brians@azcommerce.com 602.771.1118 Enough about us. What about you?

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