Are you a clinician, scientist, engineer, or entrepreneur with an innovative concept with potential for developing a novel commercial product?

This interactive seminar explores the process of translating university research and discoveries into commercially viable product(s) and/or technology(s) designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Gretel Monreal and Dr. Steven Koenig will present how to successfully approach putting together NIH SBIR Phase I, II, and I/II grant applications by sharing examples of awarded applications, tips and insights, as well as feedback and guidance.

Getting Started:  Explore how to develop your idea and grow concept through networking and team-building.

Academic Industry Partnerships: Discover opportunities to advance medical devices and clinical technologies via multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional collaborations.

Writing Competitive SBIR Applications:  Learn how to put together successful NIH SBIR grant applications to fund early-, mid-, and late-stage commercial product development.

Whether you are a researcher, staff, student, and/or entrepreneur, this seminar will provide valuable information on how university innovations can move from the lab to the marketplace via the NIH SBIR funding mechanism.

This is a hybrid event. 

Dial in online or join us in-person in the Clinical and Translational Research Building, Room 123 on February 11, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.