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NCATS SBIR/STTR Funding Webinar: Translating Your Research into Real-World Impact

• Chris Dillon, M.S., M.B.A., Team Lead, Office of Strategic Alliances, NCATS
• Ann Peterson, Program Director, Montana’s FAST program
• Magali Eaton, Associate Director, Technology Transfer Office, Montana State, University
• Daniel Juliano, Ph.D., Director, Technology Transfer Office, Montana State University
• Scott Whittenburg, Ph.D., Vice President for Research & Creative Scholarship and Dean of Graduate School at the University of Montana, and President of MonTEC
• Jay Evans, Ph. D., Chief Scientific and Strategy Officer and Cofounder of Inimmune Corp, Director of the Center for Translational Medicine, and Research Professor at the University of Montana

• A comprehensive understanding of SBIR/STTR programs and their benefits
• Insider tips for submitting a competitive application
• Information on upcoming funding opportunities and deadlines
• Additional NCATS resources available to researchers including Therapeutic Development Branch, Bridging Interventional Development Gaps and Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases
• Insights into resources offered by the Montana Innovation Partnership
• An overview of the resources provided by University of Montana and Montana State University

• A small biotech and/or life sciences technology business
  NCATS Small Business Programs
• An academic entrepreneur
• Part of a technology transfer organization
• An entrepreneur from a women-owned, socially disadvantaged, or 8(a) small business 

Register now to secure your spot and unlock the potential of your research!

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2025 RMT-REACH PILOT AWARD PREAPPLICAITON SUBMISSIONS OPEN MONDAY, JANUARY 6

Rocky Mountain Research, Evaluation, and Commercialization Hub (RMT-REACH) is seeking proposals for the 2025 RMT-REACH Pilot Award to support the translational advancement of promising health innovations. This award is open to researchers affiliated with Montana, Alaska, Idaho, and Wyoming academic institutions. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities through milestone-driven funding. Supported innovations may span the spectrum of health outcomes, including therapeutics, preventatives, diagnostics, devices, methods, or research tools that move the needle forward on unmet patient and public health needs. 
 
RMT-REACH intends to fund four pilot projects with up to $50,000 in direct costs each in this application cycle. 
 
Preapplications are due by Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5:00pm MT. Visit their website for submission information and to learn more about this funding opportunity.

Rocky Mountain REACH has also launched a workshop series, REACH Ready, aimed at providing valuable insights for those interested in submitting a preapplication on how to position their project for REACH funding. Workshops are held each Wednesday in January and begin on January 8.

Current and Upcoming SBIR/STTR Solicitations

Dates are subject to change. Please refer to each agency site for up-to-date information and application instructions. Contact MTIP for no-cost coaching, templates, resources, and proposal reviews from expert MTIP consultants.

• The Department of Defense currently has 183 active SBIR/STTR topics in pre-release or open for submission. 
  
  DoD SBIR 25.1 (130 Topics) & DoD STTR 25.A (33 Topics)
  •    Open: January 8, 2025
  •    Close: February 5, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET
  
  Release 3 DoD SBIR 25.4 (3) & DoD STTR 25.D (1)
  •    Open: January 8, 2025
  •    Close: February 5, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET
  
  Release 4 DoD SBIR 25.4 (7) & DoD STTR 25.D (9)
  •    Pre-release: January 8, 2025 
  •    Open: January 29, 2025
  •    Close: February 26, 2025 at 12:00 p.m ET

New DoD SBIR & STTR topics are released on the first Wednesday of every month. Note the corresponding open and close dates specific to each release.

• The Department of Transportation has released its FY25 pre-solicitation to review topics until January 31, 2025. Sign up for their email list to be notified with the full solicitation announced.

• NASA 2025 SBIR & STTR Phase I solicitations are open January 7 – March 10, 2025. Find the links to the solicitations here.

• HHS/NIH SBIR/STTR offers three types of funding opportunities:
  1. The Omnibus solicitation Next standard due date is April 5, 2025.
  2. Specific Opportunities Due dates vary; check the announcement.
  3. SBIR Contract opportunities will be announced next summer.

• The Department of Homeland Security FY25 SBIR Phase I proposals are due January 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET. 

• NIST has released its SBIR FY2025 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity. This is NIST's annual Phase I release developed for FY2025, published on Grants.gov. 

• NOAA FY25 SBIR Phase I applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by January 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm (ET).

• The current National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR solicitation window closes March 6th, 2025.
  • Learn more about the new NSF Fast-Track Pilot program and eligibility requirements here.
  • A Project Pitch is required to receive an invitation to submit a full Phase I or Fast-Track proposal.

Check out https://www.sbir.gov/topics for a calendar with approximate timelines for agency announcements.

Interested in any of these opportunities? Sign up for the agencies' email lists to receive email notifications about newly posted opportunities and webinars and reach out to us to receive free expert guidance and resources to help you prepare your most competitive proposal.

Make sure your registrations are in order! A downloadable copy of our Essential Registrations for SBIR/STTR Applicants Guide is available here.

SAM.gov is required for all SBIR or STTR applications. Start early! Your regional Montana APEX Accelerator procurement advisor can help with SAM registration and all things related to government contracting. Find yours here.

Thanks for reading and sharing. Wishing you a prosperous New Year!

Cheers,

Ann Peterson, Program Director

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