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Below is a listing of recent meetings involving the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs.


2012 Events

Translational Pipelines: Invited Panel on Funding Evidence-Based mHealth Technologies – Washington, DC
December 4, 2012
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Washington, DC

This invited research session, held during the 4th Annual mHealth Summit, brought together innovators, public and private sector investors, and academic thought leaders to discuss translational pathways for commercializing evidence-based mHealth technologies. Moderated by NCI DCCPS (Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences) program director Abdul Shaikh, panelists discussed how the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs fund such technologies, what the venture capital community is looking for, the experiences of developers building and evaluating products, and the future of mHealth.

Panelists included:

  • Gary Bennett, Associate Professor, Duke University
  • Chris Bergstrom, Chief Strategy Officer, WellDoc
  • Anne DeGheest, Managing Director & Founder, MedStars
  • Barbara Rapchak, CEO, Leap of Faith Technologies
  • Patricia Weber, Program Director, NCI SBIR Development Center

NCI SBIR Investor Forum Presentation at Partnering for Cures – New York, NY
November 30, 2012
Grand Hyatt
109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central St
New York, NY

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) presented details on the NCI SBIR Investor Forum at the Partnering for Cures Conference, which is designed to facilitate cross-sector collaboration and solutions sharing needed to speed up the time it takes to turn discoveries into therapies. Todd Haim, Program Director at the NCI SBIR Development Center, led a presentation on the Investor Forum and discussed how the event advances government-funded innovations toward the patient by connecting investors with companies validated through NCI SBIR/STTR funding and forum selection.


Workshop: Alternative Sources Beyond Traditional Venture Funding for Life Sciences Startups – Boston, MA
November 7, 2012
Harvard Innovation Lab (Batten Hall)
125 Western Avenue
Allston, MA

As part of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI)/Harvard Innovation Lab (i-Lab)'s Series on Life Sciences Business Building, NCI SBIR Development Center Director Michael Weingarten joined a panel of experts leading a workshop on funding sources for life sciences startups. The panelists provided their perspective on the changing venture funding landscape and how shifts in the life sciences industry will compel entrepreneurs to look at alternate funding sources to grow their ventures. Michael Weingarten discussed how the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs can provide funding and valuable resources for companies looking to advance their innovative cancer technologies from the research and development stage through to commercialization. He also shared information on current funding opportunities, new initiatives, and upcoming changes to the SBIR program.

Panelists included:

  • Roger Kitterman, Managing Partner, Partners Innovation Fund
  • Bill Sahlman, Dimitri V. D'Arbeloff – Class of 1955 Professor of Business Administration, Senior Associate Dean of External Relations, Harvard Business Schoo
  • Michael Weingarten, Director, NCI SBIR & STTR Programs

Please click here for additional information.


NCI SBIR at the Innovation 2 Commercialization Summit – Rockville, MD
November 2, 2012
Universities at Shady Grove
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Bldg II
Rockville, MD

NCI SBIR Development Center leadership participated as exhibitors at the Innovation 2 Commercialization Summit on November 2, 2012 in Rockville, MD. Innovation 2 Commercialization: Making Tech Transfer Count! was a full-day conference presented by the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development and the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer.

The conference featured three panels that covered innovation, commercialization, and financing. Attendees had the opportunity to network and speak with exhibitors from federal and academic tech transfer offices, business resources, educational programs, and funding resources.

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NCI SBIR Panel: Sources of Funding at Biotech 2012 – Philadelphia, PA
October 22, 2012
Sheraton Downtown Hotel (Liberty Ballroom)
201 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA

As part of the 12th Annual Biotech Symposium presented by BioNJ and Pennsylvania Bio, experts on a panel reviewed sources of funding in the bioscience industry. Michael Weingarten led a presentation on the SBIR & STTR Program, discussed newly available non-dilutive funding opportunities, recent rule changes, as well as tips for developing a competitive application.

Biotech 2012: Find. Fund. Facilitate was the foremost bioscience conference in the Mid-Atlantic region, bringing together top bioscience leaders from around the world to network, connect with potential partners, share business strategies, and learn from their peers.

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NCI SBIR Presentation at BIOCOM – San Diego, CA
October 22, 2012
Mintz Levin
3580 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA

Dr. Patricia Weber, NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director, led a presentation on the SBIR & STTR Program, discussed newly available non-dilutive funding opportunities, recent rule changes, as well as tips for developing a competitive application. For additional information, please visit: http://www.biocom.org/event/NCI_SBIR_2012/.


SBIR Program Update – Aliso Viejo, CA
October 19, 2012
TechSpace (Huntington 3)
65 Enterprise
Aliso Viejo, CA

NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director, Dr. Patricia Weber presented an overview of the SBIR & STTR Program at the NIH and new non-dilutive funding opportunities available through the NCI for early-stage companies to develop the next generation of cancer technologies and therapeutics, including the FY2013 contract topic funding opportunities and a new program announcement in the digital health space. In addition, Dr. Weber discussed recent rule changes and new requirements, and advice on how to apply for these competitive programs.


SoCalBio Workshop: NCI SBIR Overview & Upcoming Funding Opportunities – Claremont, CA
October 18, 2012
Keck Graduate Institute
535 Watson Drive
Claremont, CA

National Cancer Institute Small Business Innovation Research (NCI SBIR) Development Center Program Director, Patricia Weber, DrPH, participated in a luncheon and roundtable organized by the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio). Dr. Weber introduced the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs, and discussed upcoming funding opportunities and tips for applying. Please click here for additional information.


Funding for Startups from the National Cancer Institute - Seattle, WA
October 18, 2012
Agora, an Alexandria Conference Center
1551 Eastlake Avenue East
First Floor
Seattle, WA

The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA) sponsored a presentation featuring NCI SBIR Program Director & Team Leader Greg Evans, PhD, focused on the FY2013 contract topic funding opportunities, as well as strategies for developing a successful application.


NCI SBIR Sessions – Oro Valley, AZ and Phoenix, AZ
October 17, 2012
Ventana Medical Systems
1910 East Innovation Park Drive
Oro Valley, AZ

October 18, 2012
Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI)
275 N. GateWay Drive
Phoenix, AZ

NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director Todd Haim, PhD led workshops on Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 18 in Arizona, in collaboration with AZBio and BioAccel. At these sessions, Dr. Haim discussed new non-dilutive funding opportunities available for early-stage companies to develop the next generation of cancer technologies, as well as upcoming changes to the SBIR program.


NCBiotech Entrepreneurship Essentials Series: Inside the NCI SBIR Development Center – Durham, NC
October 16, 2012
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
15 T.W. Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC

Deepa Narayanan, NCI SBIR Program Director, participated in a session entitled "Inside the NCI SBIR Development Center," hosted by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) and co-sponsored by the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC).

Ms. Narayanan provided a broad overview of the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs, discussed changes as part of the program reauthorization, provided details on current funding opportunities and commercialization initiatives, and shared tips for submitting a successful application. Please click here for additional information.

This event was part of the NCBiotech Entrepreneurship Essentials Series, which is a series of practitioner-led seminars and webinars intended to provide life sciences entrepreneurs with timely information and tools to support strategic decision-making. Please visit https://www.ncbiotech.org/content/entrepreneurship-education to learn more about this series.


NCI SBIR Funding Opportunities Seminar – Houston, TX
October 15, 2012
1 Baylor Plaza, Room 301A
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

The SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities Seminar was hosted by the Baylor College of Medicine and BioHouston on October 15, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Xing-Jian Lou, Program Director from the NCI SBIR Development Center, provided an overview of the SBIR & STTR Programs, current funding opportunities at NCI, policy changes that expand program eligibility, and tips for applying. Please click here for additional information about this event.


Catalyzing Commercialization: NCI SBIR Funding Opportunities & Resources for Early-Stage Ventures – San Francisco, CA
October 11, 2012
Helen Diller Cancer Center, Room 160
UCSF Mission Bay
1450 Third Street
San Francisco, CA

NCI SBIR Development Center staff led a session at UCSF focused on upcoming NCI SBIR & STTR funding opportunities, and available resources for early-stage and venture-backed companies. Program Director Xing-Jian Lou and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow Jennifer Shieh discussed upcoming changes to the SBIR/STTR Programs and tips for applying to this competitive program. This session was co-sponsored by QB3, the UCSF Office of Innovation, Technology, and Alliances, and Prescience International. Please click here for additional details about this event.


Tech Transfer Speaker Series – Rockville, MD
October 10, 2012
William E. Hanna, Jr. Innovation Center
9700 Great Seneca Highway
Rockville, MD

Gateway to Innovation and BIOHealth Innovation sponsored a presentation by the NCI SBIR Development Center, focused on upcoming funding opportunities, including the FY2013 contract topics and initiatives to help companies facilitate partnerships and take their cancer research concepts to the commercialization stage. Program Directors Dr. Amir Rahbar and Deepa Narayanan also shared practical strategies for developing successful SBIR/STTR proposals. Additionally, Dr. John D. Hewes from the NCI Technology Transfer Center discussed two contract topics included in the FY2013 contract topics solicitation (#317 and #318) which involve inventions from the NCI Intramural Research Program.


Funding for Your Research (Workshop at the 5th Annual Maryland Stem Cell Research Symposium)
October 4, 2012
DoubleTree Hotel
210 Holiday Court
Annapolis, MD

The 5th Annual Maryland Stem Cell Research Symposium included a workshop on Funding for Your Research, focused on providing an overview of mechanisms and sources for grant funding, the structure and function of different parts of a grant application, and tips for how to develop a successful application. Dr. Jennifer Shieh discussed how the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs can help small businesses advance cancer-related technology towards commercialization.

The Maryland Stem Cell Research Symposium is a premier event that delivers comprehensive scientific talks, poster presentations, ethics discussions, and networking time, enabling cell therapy basic research and technologies from the lab to pre-clinical and to commercialization. For additional information, please visit: http://www.mscrf.org/content/events/annual.cfm.


Special Session with NCI SBIR (Workshop at 2012 Georgia Life Sciences Summit)
October 3, 2012 in Atlanta, GA
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA

In conjunction with the Georgia Life Sciences Summit, a premier bioscience conference in the Southeast, NCI SBIR Development Center Team Leader Dr. Andrew Kurtz and Program Director Dr. Ming Zhao presented an in depth overview of the latest NCI SBIR/STTR opportunities available and valuable tips on applying for funding.


NCI SBIR Funding Opportunities Forum
October 2, 2012
British Consulate-General Boston
Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)
One Broadway, Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA

The NCI SBIR Funding Opportunities Forum introduced the SBIR/STTR Programs, funding opportunities, and initiatives designed to help small businesses advance research concepts and support technology development. The event was hosted by the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center and MassBio. NCI SBIR Development Center Director, Michael Weingarten, Program Director Todd Haim, and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow Jennifer Shieh, discussed new non-dilutive funding opportunities, upcoming SBIR/STTR policy changes, and tips for applying. Additionally, Michael Difilippantonio provided an overview of the NCI Experimental Therapeutics (NExT) Program, which provides NCI resources to support the most promising new drug discovery and development projects.


SBIR/STTR Workshop at Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference
September 28, 2012
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, MD

The Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference offered a workshop focused on the NIH SBIR/STTR Programs, featuring Dr. Todd Haim and Dr. Jennifer Shieh of the NCI SBIR Development Center. The workshop's goal was to help companies learn more about specific opportunities available, recent rule changes and new requirements, and advice on how to apply for the competitive program. In addition, representatives from the venture capital community discussed the strategic role of SBIR funding in the lifecycle of life sciences companies.

The 2012 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference was presented by the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association, the Virginia Biotechnology Association, the Tech Council of Maryland, and The North Carolina Biotechnology Center. The conference brought together a critical mass of key industry stakeholders and created an ideal forum to impact the business, policy, and financial climates so imperative to innovation. For additional details, please visit: http://midatlanticbio.org/.


Webinar for NCI SBIR-Technology Transfer (SBIR-TT) Contracts
September 25, 2012

The NCI SBIR Development Center hosted a pre-proposal webinar on funding and licensing opportunities for two Technology Transfer (SBIR-TT) contract topics based on inventions from NCI intramural researchers:

Meeting participants learned the technical background for these topics and the processes for licensing these technologies from NIH. The brief presentations were followed by an interactive questions and answers period. Review SBIR-TT FAQs.

Please click here to download slides from this webinar.


NCI SBIR Workshop at The Montana BioScience Alliance Annual Meeting and Innovation Day
August 28, 2012
Room 251
Strand Union Building
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

NCI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center Program Director, Dr. Patricia Weber participated in a session hosted by The Montana Bioscience Alliance. The session was held in conjunction with The Montana BioScience Alliance Annual Meeting and Innovation Day. Dr. Weber provided an overview of the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs and discussed the benefits of participating in these programs. Additionally, Dr. Weber provided details about the FY2013 contract topics, which provide $10 million in funding opportunities to support cancer research and technology development in key emerging areas of need.


NCI/NIH SBIR & STTR Funding Opportunities Overview
August 27, 2012
World Trade Center
60 E. South Temple, 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT

NCI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center Program Director, Dr. Patricia Weber joined The Utah Science Technology and Research initiative (USTAR) SBIR-STTR Assistance Center in a session to help Utah small businesses and research organizations learn more about the SBIR & STTR programs. Dr. Weber's presentation focused on upcoming NCI/NIH SBIR and STTR funding opportunities, including the FY2013 contract topics and initiatives to help companies facilitate partnerships and take their cancer research concepts to the commercialization stage. Dr. Weber also shared practical strategies for developing successful SBIR & STTR proposals.

Meet with the National Cancer Institute: New SBIR Opportunities for Early-Stage and Venture-Backed Companies
August 23, 2012
Janssen Research & Development
3210 Merryfield Row
San Diego, CA 92121

NCI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center Director Michael Weingarten, and Team Leader Andrew Kurtz, led a presentation on funding opportunities available for early stage companies and some of NCI's initiatives, including the NCI SBIR Bridge Award and the NCI Investor Forum. Additionally, Michael Weingarten discussed new legislation that will increase funding levels dedicated to the program and expand eligibility to small businesses that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital operating companies, hedge funds, or private equity firms. Selected companies also had the opportunity to set up private meetings with individuals from the NCI team.


The New SBIR Program: Opportunities for Early-Stage and Venture-Backed Companies to Tap into Non-Dilutive Funding (NCI SBIR session at the 2012 BIO International Convention)
June 18, 2012
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA

NCI SBIR Development Center Director Michael Weingarten led a breakout session panel at the 2012 BIO International Convention, on Monday, June 18 on new initiatives that go beyond funding to help promising startups advance technology development towards commercialization, and shared updates on the SBIR program reauthorization, including newly proposed rules on eligibility that will allow venture backed companies to tap into the resources of the program. Panelist Robin Jackman (Zacharon Pharmaceuticals) provided an awardee perspective, while Jonathan Fleming (Oxford Bioscience Partners) and James Schaeffer (Merck Research Laboratories) provided investor and strategic partner perspectives. Melinda Richter, Founder and CEO of Prescience International, was the panel moderator.

To learn more about the NCI SBIR breakout session, please visit http://mybio.zerista.com/event/member/48586.

NCI also held "Meet the Experts" sessions on June 19 and 20. On June 19, NCI SBIR program staff discussed funding opportunities and tips on writing a competitive application. The team was available for one-on-one meetings on June 20. For more information about NIH presentations at BIO 2012, please visit http://cancer.gov/researchandfunding/meetings/2012bio.


Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) Annual Meeting
June 9-13, 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL

The Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) Annual Meeting is a premier educational and networking event in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine. The 2012 Annual Meeting continued to build on past successes offering: the latest educational content, virtual learning opportunities both during and post meeting, networking events, and an exhibit hall packed with the latest technology. NCI SBIR Program Director Deepa Narayanan met one-on-one with companies during the event, and answered questions about the SBIR/STTR program.


14th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference
May 30-June 1, 2012
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY

The 14th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference was held in Louisville, Kentucky on May 30-31, 2012 and an optional workshop was held on June 1, 2012. The conference featured specialized sessions on the reauthorization of SBIR and new features of the program, upcoming funding opportunities, and how to access vital funding for companies. The optional workshop featured SBIR program managers from other Federal agencies and a special guest talk about the SBIR reauthorization.


9th Annual Accelerating Anticancer Agent Development and Validation Workshop
May 16 – 18, 2012
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, MD

The 9th Annual Accelerating Anticancer Agent Development and Validation Workshop, held on May 16–18, was designed to bring together leaders in clinical and translational cancer research from academia, industry, NCI, and FDA to assist investigators in understanding and improving the process of cancer drug development. The goal of the workshop was to expedite the development and validation process for new anticancer and cancer prevention agents so they can be offered to patients at an accelerated rate. NCI SBIR program directors were available to meet one-on-one and answer questions about the SBIR program, funding opportunities, and eligibility requirements. To learn more about the workshop, please visit: http://www.acceleratingworkshop.org/.


2012 NCI SBIR Investor Forum
April 18, 2012
Agilent Technologies
5301 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program hosted the 2012 Investor Forum on April 18, 2012. This year’s meeting brought together nearly 200 SBIR-funded companies, investors, venture capitalists/strategic partners, and small business leaders from the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, and featured presentations with top NCI SBIR-funded companies, who have innovative cancer-related technologies on the brink of commercialization. Please click here to view highlights from the 2012 NCI SBIR Investor Forum.


SBIR Session at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 103rd Annual Meeting
April 2, 2012
McCormick Place West
Room W194
Chicago, IL

NCI SBIR Program Directors Dr. Andrew Kurtz and Dr. Greg Evans presented at the AACR 103rd Annual Meeting, and provided information about SBIR & STTR funding opportunities and other NCI initiatives that are helping small businesses and research institutions commercialize new cancer innovations. Dr. Kurtz and Dr. Evans discussed: SBIR & STTR program details and eligibility requirements, NCI's research priorities for small businesses, tips on how to submit a successful application, and special NCI initiatives to foster external partnerships and investments, including the Phase II Bridge Award and the NCI SBIR Investor Forum.

Additionally during the session, Dr. Jim Olson of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center discussed lessons learned from his own experiences in working with the SBIR & STTR Program. Participants had the opportunity to learn how this team leveraged STTR funding to successfully translate a novel technology from an academic cancer center into a small business and promising commercial opportunity. Please click here to learn more.


Personalized Medicine World Conference
January 23-24, 2012
Computer History Museum, Silicon Valley
1401 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA

The fourth PMWC 2012, themed "The Journey to Commercialization," provided entrepreneurs and companies with pragmatic insight into Personalized Medicine in cooperation with the FDA, big BioPharma and payers. Dr. Andrew Kurtz from the NCI's SBIR Development Center was a featured guest speaker at the event, and provided details on the SBIR program and funding opportunities. To learn more about PMWC, please visit: http://pmwc2012.com/.

2011 Events

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting
November 27 – December 2, 2011
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

The Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) Annual Meeting brings together professionals in science, education, and technology to explore the latest medical imaging products and services. RSNA offers valuable networking opportunities, with the chance to interact with international professionals from over 100 countries. NCI SBIR Development Center members Greg Evans and David Beylin attended this year’s RSNA Annual Meeting, and met with other industry professionals during the event.


SBIR Fall Conference
November 6–9, 2011
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA

The 2011 National SBIR/STTR Fall Conference was held in New Orleans and hosted by the Louisiana Technology Council and Louisiana Economic Development. This year's theme was "Small Business Growth Through Technology: Innovate & Create." Conference highlights included: Specialty Workshops, Nationally Recognized Keynote Speakers, Federal Agency Overview, One-on-One Meetings with Federal Agencies and Prime Contractors, and Networking Opportunities.


Meet with the Director of the NCI SBIR Program
October 13, 2011
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Byers Auditorium in Genentech Hall
600 16th Street
San Francisco, CA

NCI SBIR Development Center Director Michael Weingarten presented along with NCI SBIR Program Director David Beylin at an information/overview session of the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs, intended to provide best practices to help advance innovative cancer technologies. Attendees learned about new programs that NCI has launched, including $8 million in new contract funding opportunities, to support SBIR companies in moving their technologies towards the marketplace. Additionally, participants received valuable tips on how to develop strong applications for SBIR and about other programs that NCI offers, including its initiative for helping awardees bridge the "Valley of Death."


NIH/NCI SBIR Seminar
October 11, 2011
NJIT Enterprise Development Center
211 Warren Street, Newark, NJ

NCI SBIR Program Manager, Todd Haim, PhD presented along with Randy Harmon, a New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) Technology Commercialization Consultant, at a seminar hosted by the NJIT Enterprise Development Center in Newark, NJ. The seminar provided participants with an introduction to and overview of the NIH and NCI SBIR & STTR Programs including current contract funding opportunities, program structure, and new initiatives. Additionally, both speakers provided guidance on finding relevant funding opportunities and writing competitive proposals.


Public Briefing/Webinar for Three NIH SBIR-Technology Transfer Contract Topics - NCI 310-311 & NIDDK 075
October 7, 2011
William H. Natcher Building, Room A
Bethesda, MD

The NIH and NCI SBIR Development Center hosted a pre-proposal public meeting and webinar for three Technology Transfer Contract Topics:

Meeting participants learned the technical background for these topics and the processes for licensing these technologies from NIH. The brief presentations were followed by interactive questions and answers with the in-person and webinar audience.

Please click here to download slides from this webinar.


Executive Speaker Series: New Funding Opportunities at NCI/NIH
October 4, 2011
Carnegie Mellon University
Moffett Field, CA

NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director Patricia Weber, DrPH, spoke as part of Carnegie Mellon University's "Healthcare, Environment and Smart Living Executive Speaker Series." The Executive Speaker Series convened thought leaders to discuss innovative technologies, service systems, and opportunities that have the potential to advance healthcare, the environment, energy and green living.

During this event, Dr. Weber provided an overview of the NCI SBIR & STTR programs, information on how small businesses and research institutions can leverage SBIR & STTR funding to advance their cancer research, and practical advice and strategies for developing successful funding proposals. In addition, the presentation highlighted the SBIR Phase II Bridge Award, new NCI contract topics, as well as a new funding opportunity being developed for companies with technologies in the health communication, eHealth and mHealth areas.


NCI SBIR Funding Workshop – Philadelphia, PA
September 26, 2011
Quorum - University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA

NCI SBIR Development Center Team Leader Greg Evans, Ph.D., along with Richard Thompson of the Innovation Partnership (IPART) and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, held an NCI SBIR Funding Workshop about funding opportunities, how to tap into state and local resources, best practices, and how to develop fundable SBIR/STTR research proposals.

Richard Thompson provided an overview of the funding landscape and discussed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's IPART program and how it can help therapeutic, diagnostic and device researchers and companies with SBIR/STTR applications. Dr. Evans discussed new NCI SBIR contract topics with a November deadline, as well as the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) year-round funding opportunities and ancillary support programs for small companies. After the presentations, attendees had the opportunity to meet with the presenters.


NCI Funding Opportunities Forum
September 23, 2011
Cambridge, MA

On September 23rd, the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center and MassBio hosted a forum to learn about funding opportunities being offered by the National Cancer Institute.

David Beylin and Todd Haim from NCI's SBIR program outlined contract funding opportunities in the cancer research and development space as well as provided guidance on preparing competitive SBIR applications. The event was geared to companies that are focused on imaging, device, health IT, therapeutics and cancer biology. After the overview session, attendees had the opportunity to meet with the presenters.


NCI SBIR Funding Opportunities Information Session – Minnesota
September 16, 2011
HealthPartners
Bloomington, MN

Patricia Weber, DrPH, Program Director with the National Cancer Institute's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center provided a live overview of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/NCI funding opportunities. Information about funding opportunities available to small businesses to support the research, development, and commercialization of novel cancer-related technologies was provided. Also, practical advice and tips for developing successful SBIR funding proposals was discussed. Following the presentation, Dr. Weber held 15-minute one-on-one sessions with interested participants.


The Office of Cancer Centers Learning Series NCI SBIR Webinar
September 8, 2011
Via Webinar

NCI's Office of Cancer Centers hosted a free webinar on Thursday, September 8, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, ET, which discussed ways to tap into the resources of the National Cancer Institute's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, two of the largest sources of early-stage technology financing in the United States.

During this webinar, NCI SBIR Development Center Director Michael Weingarten and Program Director David Beylin provided an overview of the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs, and discussed new and existing initiatives to help small businesses further commercialize their innovations, including funding opportunities such as the recently announced $8M in contract funding opportunities, and the Phase II Bridge Award. Additionally, SBIR grantee James Olson, member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and President & Founder of Presage Biosciences, shared how he strategically leveraged the SBIR Program to help raise investor funding and advance his company's cancer technology to the next stage of development.


ACS Webinar: SBIR Funding Opportunities with NCI/NIH – Priority Areas for 2012
July 28, 2011

In this webinar, NCI SBIR Program Director, Ali Andalibi, Ph.D., provided information about the funding opportunities available through the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs. Dr. Andalibi discussed the ways that small businesses can apply for funding, take their cancer-related research to the next level, and open the door to commercialization opportunities. Dr. Andalibi also held a Q&A session following the webinar. To view the webinar recording and/or download presentation slides, please click here.


2011 BIO International Convention
June 27 – 30, 2011
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

NCI SBIR leadership presented on two occasions at the 2011 BIO International Convention, a global event that attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry.

NCI SBIR Program Director, Greg Evans, Ph.D., presented a session entitled, "Introduction to the NCI SBIR Program," which highlighted the unique opportunities available for small businesses through the SBIR Program, as well as provided a brief Program overview, discussed company eligibility, and offered tips for applying. NCI SBIR leadership was also available following the presentation for a small, focused Q&A session.

NCI SBIR Program Director, Deepa Narayanan, MS, CCDM, met one-on-one during a Meet the Experts session to answer a wide range of questions from small business professionals. Topics included eligibility, funding opportunities, program structure, application guidance, and program initiatives.


13th Annual NIH SBIR & STTR 2011 Conference
June 22 – 23, 2011
NIH Campus, Natcher Conference Center
Bethesda, MD

NCI SBIR leadership attended the 13th Annual NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Conference. This year's theme was Translating Medical Discoveries into Health Products. Over 600 health and science managers, entrepreneurs, small business researchers, university researchers, and consulting organizations convened on the NIH campus to explore the many nuances of the NIH SBIR/STTR Programs, learned about the funding opportunities available to small business researchers, and had their questions answered by NIH staff in order to understand how the NIH SBIR/STTR program can be a valuable resource to help start and/or grow companies.

NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director, Todd Haim, PhD was featured as a panelist during a "Look into NIH" session, which was an opportunity to learn about the high priority research areas available for small businesses, as well as to gain insights into the various resources available from the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs. SBIR staff was also available throughout the event for one-on-one discussions to answer specific questions regarding SBIR & STTR funding opportunities.


American Association for Cancer Research 102nd Annual Meeting
April 2-6, 2011
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL

NCI SBIR hosted a session on Monday, April 4 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm entitled "Bringing Innovative Science to the Market: NCI SBIR Initiatives to Advance the Commercialization of New Cancer Technologies." In the session, NCI SBIR Development Center leaders discussed new and existing initiatives to help small businesses further commercialize their innovations, including funding opportunities such as the SBIR Phase I, Phase II, and Phase II Bridge Award, and the recently launched pilot Regulatory Assistance Program. Additionally, a current SBIR grantee shared how he strategically leveraged the SBIR Program to help raise additional investor funding and advance his company's cancer technology to the next stage of development. To read more about this event, please click here.

Please click here to view David Beylin's presentation from this event and to learn more about preparing a successful application for the SBIR & STTR Programs.


NCI SBIR & STTR and NIH TRND Information Session at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
March 23, 2011
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Rockefeller Research Laboratory Building
New York, NY

* Michael Weingarten, Director of the NCI SBIR Development Center, delivered a presentation to help small businesses and research institutions learn more about upcoming NCI SBIR & STTR funding opportunities, the Phase II Bridge Award, and tips for applying. During this open meeting, John McKew, Ph.D., Branch Chief, NIH Therapeutics for Rare & Neglected Diseases, also delivered a program overview which detailed their efforts to bridge the existing gap between basic research discovery and the movement of drugs into pre-clinical stages. Both presentations were followed by one-on-one breakout discussions to answer specific questions regarding the SBIR & STTR funding opportunities, as well as drug development collaborations available from the TRND Program.


Personalized Medicine World Conference
January 18-19, 2011
Silicon Valley Computer History Museum
Mountain View, CA

* NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director Andrew Kurtz, Ph. D. spoke at the Personalized Medicine World Conference (PMWC), a fully integrated conference on personalized medicine which brings together all aspects of business, government, healthcare-delivery, research and technology – all in one information-rich two-day conference. The PMWC 2011 program featured over 40 speakers, an exhibition floor, personalized medicine tutorials and emerging company presentations. NCI SBIR delivered a presentation in the emerging company track. Dr. Kurtz provided details on the NCI SBIR & STTR Program and funding opportunities, as well as participated in one-on-one discussions to answer specific questions following the presentation.

2010 Events

NCI-SBIR Workshop – New York
December 14, 2010
Alexandria Center at East River Science Park

* NCI SBIR Development Center Program Directors Ali Andalibi, Ph.D. and David Beylin, M.S., M.B.A., hosted a workshop for companies to learn more about the NCI SBIR & STTR Program, including: upcoming funding opportunities, the Bridge Award, tips for applying, and new initiatives to help small businesses commercialize cancer technologies.


2010 NCI SBIR Investor Forum
November 9, 2010
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
Stanford, CA

* The 2010 Investor Forum connected the strongest and most promising NCI SBIR funded companies with life science investors and strategic partners. The event was a rare opportunity for attendees to get a first look at some of the best emerging companies focused on innovative cancer-related technologies, and to establish new collaborations that will expedite the commercialization of these products.


Pre-Proposal Meeting/Webinar for NCI SBIR Technology Transfer Contract Topics
October 26, 2010
William H. Natcher Building
Bethesda, MD

* The NIH and NCI SBIR Development Center hosted a pre-proposal public meeting and webinar for two Technology Transfer Contract Topics. Contract Topic 298 is "Low-Field Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Imaging Device to Optimize Development of Anti-Angiogenic Therapeutics in Cancer Animal Models" and Contract Topic 299 is "A New Type of Vaccine for Prevention of HIV Infection and HIV-Associated Cancers." Meeting participants learned the technical background for these topics and the processes for licensing these technologies from NIH.


NCI's Eleventh Principal Investigators Meeting for the Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies
October 25-26, 2010
Parc 55 Hotel
San Francisco, CA

* NCI SBIR Development Program Director, Deepa Narayanan hosted a presentation for principal investigators regarding the new Innovative Emerging Analysis Technologies (IMAT) SBIR grant. The grant provides funding to small businesses with an emphasis on emerging molecular and/or cellular analytical technologies intended for cancer detection and/or characterization.


Discussions on Upcoming SBIR & STTR Funding Opportunities, the Bridge Award, and Tips for Applying
October 20, 2010
Hamline University Minneapolis
St. Louis Park, MN

* NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director, Deepa Narayanan, M.S., hosted a presentation for current and potential grantees regarding the Bridge Award and other opportunities like contract topics and tips for applying.


Seminar on NCI Grant Funding Opportunities
October 15, 2010
MichBio
Ann Arbor, Michigan

* Dr. Greg Evans, NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director, hosted a seminar on new financial opportunities available through NCI SBIR & STTR.


NCI Nanotech Funding Opportunities
October 12, 2010
Chemical Heritage Foundation
Philadelphia, PA

* NCI SBIR Program Director, David Beylin, delivered a keynote speech at the Fourth Annual 2010 Discovery Commercialization Conference on the NCI SBIR's Nanotech funding opportunities and how companies may be eligible to tap into these and other financial opportunities available from NCI SBIR & STTR Programs.


BioExec Institute (Module A)
October 7-8, 2010
University of California, Berkeley

* Michael Weingarten, Director of the NCI SBIR Development Center, spoke on a panel at this year's BioExec Institute, where he discussed the NCI's new initiatives designed to help accelerate the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies supported by SBIR funding.


NCI-SBIR Workshop – Tucson
October 5, 2010
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

* Natalia Kruchinin, Ph.D., NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director, and Todd Haim, Ph.D., NCI SBIR Development Center Program Manager hosted a workshop for companies to learn about new funding opportunities available from the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs and determine their eligibility.

NCI-SBIR Workshop – Phoenix
October 4, 2010
SkySong
Scottsdale, AZ

* Natalia Kruchinin, Ph.D., NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director, and Todd Haim, Ph.D., NCI SBIR Development Center Program Manager hosted a workshop for companies to learn about new funding opportunities available from the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs and determine their eligibility.

Discussions on Upcoming SBIR & STTR Funding Opportunities, the Bridge Award, and Tips for Applying
September 28, 2010
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

* NCI SBIR Development Center Director Deepa Narayanan, M.S., hosted a presentation for current and potential grantees regarding the Bridge Award and other opportunities like contract topics and tips for applying.

NCI SBIR Information Session – At the BioOhio Annual Conference
September 28, 2010
The Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside
Independence, OH

* Dr. Greg Evans, NCI SBIR Development Center Program Director and Team Leader, and Susan Pucie, NHLBI SBIR/STTR Program Coordinator, held a session for companies interested in learning more about new funding opportunities available from the NCI and NHLBI small business programs.

Financial Forum - NCI SBIR Outreach Event
September 27, 2010
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
San Diego, CA

* At this financial forum, participants learned more about the funding opportunities available from the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs. Dr. Patricia Weber, NCI SBIR's Development Center Program Director, was available for one-on-one discussions so that companies could learn about how they may be eligible to tap into financial resources through these programs.

Seminar on NCI Grant Funding Opportunities
September 23, 2010
Ernst & Young
Los Angeles, CA

* Dr. Patricia Weber hosted a seminar on new financial opportunities available through NCI SBIR & STTR

An Overview of NIH, SBIR, and STTR Programs
September 16, 2010
Pennsylvania Bio, Pepper Hamilton LLP
Pittsburgh, PA

* Todd Haim, Ph.D., NCI SBIR's Development Center Program Manager, discussed upcoming SBIR & STTR funding opportunities and offered practical advice on strategies for developing successful NCI SBIR & STTR proposals. This event was hosted by Pennsylvania Bio in collaboration with Pepper Hamilton LLP, and was designed to help companies learn more about opportunities such as the Bridge Award and contract topics.

Meet with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Leadership
September 15, 2010
Koch Institute at MIT
Cambridge, MA

* The NCI SBIR Development Center Directors hosted a presentation for current and potential grantees regarding the Bridge Award and other opportunities like contract topics and tips for applying, followed by a one-on-one meeting with the directors.

Bringing Science to the Market: The NCI SBIR & STTR Programs
September 15, 2010
University of Maryland BioPark, Life Sciences Conference Center
Baltimore, MD

* This program provided practical advice on strategies for developing successful NCI SBIR & STTR funding proposals. NCI leadership provided details on $11 million in new contract funding opportunities in areas such as therapeutics, companion diagnostics, nanotechnology, proteomics, imaging devices, software development and many other topics.

Meet and Greet with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Leadership
August 26, 2010
Mintz Levin – San Diego
San Diego, CA

* The NCI SBIR Development Center Directors hosted a presentation for potential grantees regarding upcoming SBIR contract and grant funding opportunities, including the Bridge Award, followed by a one-on-one meeting with the directors.

Meet with… The National Cancer Institute
August 24, 2010
Townsend & Townsend
Palo Alto, CA

* The NCI SBIR Development Center Directors hosted a presentation for current and potential grantees regarding the Bridge Award and other opportunities like contract topics, followed by a one-on-one meeting with the directors.

Town Hall: The New Role of Academia in Drug Discovery and Development
July 6, 2010
Kansas City, MO

*This event featured a keynote address by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, a moderated discussion by NIH Director Francis Collins, and a panel presentation with NCI SBIR Development Center Director Michael Weingarten.

2010 ASCO Annual Meeting
June 6, 2010
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

*NCI hosted a Meet the Experts Session, NCI SBIR Funding for Small Startup Businesses to Bring Science to the Market.

Wake Forest Comprehensive Cancer Center
June 4, 2010
Winston-Salem, NC

*The NCI Development Center presented an "Overview of the NCI SBIR Program and Tips for Applications."

12th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference
June 2-3, 2010
Raleigh, NC

*NCI SBIR participated on a panel and provided a "Peek Into the NIAID, NCI and NEI: Special Programs and Resources."

2010 BIO International Convention
May 3-6, 2010
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, IL

*SBIR leadership discussed new initiatives designed to accelerate the commercialization of innovative cancer technologies at a Panel Discussion titled: Novel Strategies for Surviving and Building Value in Drug Development: Bridges over the Valley of Death and a Forum titled Translational Research Forum: Translating Science, Transforming Healthcare

American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting
April 17-21, 2010
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC

* SBIR Session on Monday, April 19, 2010 (12:00 - 1:30 p.m.), entitled "New NCI SBIR Bridge Funding Program: Catalyzing Small Business and Investor Partnerships to Develop Cancer Innovations"

National Call to Action on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship
2010 Workshop: Innovation in the War on Cancer
The Workshop will engage stakeholders from all sectors of society to address the continuum of cancer prevention and survivorship.
March 15, 2010
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC

*For more information about National Call to Action Cancer Prevention and Survivorship click here.

HIMSS 2010 Health IT Venture Fair
For the investment and healthcare IT community presented by the Health Information Management Systems Society
February 28, 2010
Atlanta, GA

* SBIR Program Director on a panel at the session entitled, “Raising Early Stage Capital – What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know.”

CTSA Industry Forum
Promoting Efficient and Effective Collaborations among Academia, Government and Industry
February 17–18, 2010
Bethesda, MD

2009 Events

RSNA Annual Meeting
NCI SBIR & STTR Information Sessions
November 29-December 4, 2009

*Funding for Innovative Imaging Technology Development, Part I: Overview of the NCI and NHLBI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Programs

*Funding for Innovative Imaging Technology Development, Part II: The NCI SBIR Program and Challenges of Technology Commercialization

NCI SBIR Investor Forum
Connecting Exceptional Phase II Awardees to Potential Investors
November 5, 2009
Boston University Trustee Ballroom
Boston, Massachusetts

NCI SBIR & STTR San Jose BioCenter Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
October 9, 2009
San Jose BioCenter Offices
San Jose, California

11th Annual MassBio Investors Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
October 6, 2009
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts

NCI SBIR & STTR New York Academy of Sciences Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
October 1, 2009
Darby & Darby LLC
New York, New York

NCI SBIR & STTR Innovation Partnership Forum
New NCI Funding Opportunities & Biomedical Research Resources for Small Businesses
September 30, 2009
University City Science Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CBI's 3rd Annual Oncology Clinical Trial Summit
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 14-15, 2009
Hyatt Regency
Bethesda, Maryland

Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC): Emerging Technologies for Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment Conference
September 10-11, 2009
Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center
NIH, Building 10
Bethesda, Maryland

Meet and Greet with the NCI SBIR Development Center Directors
August 19, 2009
BIOCOM-McGraw Conference Room
San Diego, California

Massachusetts Life Sciences Innovation Day
SBIR Phase II Bridge Award
June 3, 2009
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Boston, MA

2009 BIO International Convention
NCI SBIR & STTR Information Sessions at BIO
May 18-21, 2009
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Georgia

*How to Partner with Government
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Room B408

*Private Companies Tackling Public Health
Thursday, May 21, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Room B312

NCI SBIR & STTR Information Session at AACR
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
American Association for Cancer Research – 100th Annual Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2009
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado
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SoCalBio Workshop
Accessing Government Funding for Research
January 29, 2009
UCLA Faculty Center, California Room
Los Angeles, California

2008 Events

NCI SBIR & STTR Pennsylvania Bio Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 29, 2008
Desmond Great Valley Hotel
Malvern, Pennsylvania
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NCI SBIR & STTR MichBIO, Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, Van Andel Institute, and Biotechnology Business Consultants Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 22, 2008
Domino Farms Office Park
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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10th SoCalBio Investor Conference
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 19, 2008
Wilshire Grand Hotel
Los Angeles, California

SBIR & STTR QB3-California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 18, 2008
University of California, San Francisco, Mission Bay Campus
San Francisco, California

NCI SBIR & STTR San Jose BioCenter Forum
SBIR Development Center and New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 17, 2008
San Jose BioCenter Offices
San Jose, California

NCI SBIR & STTR Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 9, 2008
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Offices
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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NCI SBIR & STTR BioHouston Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
August 1, 2008
BioHouston Offices
Houston, Texas
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NCI Science Writer's Seminar on Public/Private Partnerships
July 28, 2008
Natcher Conference Center, National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, Maryland
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2008 Bio International Convention
June 17-20, 2008
San Diego, California

NCI SBIR & STTR Information Session at AACR
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
April 14, 2008
Omni San Diego Hotel
San Diego, California
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2006 Events

NCI SBIR & STTR San Diego Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
October 24, 2006
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
La Jolla, California
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NCI SBIR & STTR Bay Area Forum
New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 6, 2006
Stanford University, Clark Center Auditorium
Stanford, CA
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