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\nDiscover Federal Resources to Grow Your Export Sales During Manufacturing Month Webinars, October 21 and 28\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nOctober is Manufacturing Month and SBA is celebrating by highlighting the resources available to support small manufacturers as they grow their business both domestically and globally. SBA has two remaining webinars featuring exporting and manufacturing experts.\n On October 21, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) will facilitate a discussion on supply chain solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Learn how your company can improve operations, reduce costs, and mitigate risk through effective supply\n chain management! And October 28 is a Spanish-language webinar that will feature Hispanic-owned manufacturers sharing their export success stories and an overview of federal export promotion resources. Each webinar takes place at 2 p.m. EDT and the registration\n is \nlive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nSave the Date for NASA SBIR\/STTR One-on-Ones November 10 and 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThose planning to submit a proposal to the NASA SBIR\/STTR program\u2019s next Phase I Solicitation (scheduled to come out in January 2022) can prepare by meeting with program representatives. NASA is hosting one-on-one meetings on Wednesday, November 10th<\/sup>, and Wednesday,\n November 17th<\/sup>, from 12:00 \u2013 4:00 pm ET<\/strong> to give applicants an opportunity to get questions answered ahead of the solicitation release. The meetings will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note: One-on-ones are only open to U.S. small\n businesses, research institutions, and students. Contact the NASA SBIR\/STTR Helpdesk at sbir@reisystems.com<\/strong><\/a>\n for additional information or with any questions.<\/p>\n

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\nUSPTO is Hosting an Event on Intellectual Property Basics for SBIR\/STTR Applicants <\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nOn October 28 at 3 pm ET, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hosting a webinar: USPTO Resources for SBIR\/STTR Applicants. This webinar is intended for future SBIR\/STTR applicants and\n will provide the basics of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Many SBIR\/STTR applicants are unsure of when to seek intellectual property protections and this webinar will provide initial information and resources for appli<\/span>cants\n to utilize when preparing their SBIR\/STTR proposals. The registration for the event <\/span>is\n currently live.<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nLast Chance: Connect at the SBIR\/STTR Fall Innovation Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nRegistration remains open for the \nSBIR\/STTR Fall Innovation Conference<\/a>, October 18-20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. The event will convene past, current, and potential SBIR\/STTR applicants, as well as researchers, small businesses, and agency officials. There will be opportunities to hear from\n past SBIR\/ STTR awardees and agency SBIR\/STTR program managers as they outline funding, strategies, and support for American innovation. The SBIR\/\n STTR Innovation Conference<\/a> will run concurrently with the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo.<\/p>\n

\nDoD Seeking Input to Update its Small Business Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) seeks comments and information from the public, particularly small businesses currently in or interested in becoming part of the defense industrial base, to assist in updating its Small Business Strategy. The department\n is especially interested in information related to the policy objectives on resilience of the U.S. and global supply chains and ensuring equal access to government contracting opportunities. The due date for submitting comments is October 25, 2021, and more\n information is available in the \nFederal Register notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nDOE Requests Information on Commercialization Programming<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) released a request for information (RFI) on the scope and structure of its commercialization programs. OTT is seeking information related to any experiences or challenges with DOE\u2019s\n commercialization programs, how they could apply to different technologies, or how to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The deadline to respond to the RFI is 3:00 pm ET on January 19, 2022, and\n\ninstructions on how to submit are available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nSBIR News & Updates<\/a><\/h1>\n

\nDOE Phase II Diversity Supplements<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nDOE SBIR and STTR awardees that receive a Phase II grant are eligible to apply for an administrative diversity supplement to be effective in the summer months of their Phase II during the second year project period. The purpose of the Phase II supplement is\n to improve the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting undergraduate and graduate students from groups underrepresented in federal SBIR\/STTR research programs. The available\n\ntemplate<\/a> and \nbudget form<\/a>  should be used to prepare an application for the diversity supplement. All first year Phase II awardees should refer to the Phase II Funding Opportunity Announcement to which they received their Phase II award for full instructions on Phase\n II awardee eligibility and how and when to submit a diversity supplement.<\/p>\n

\nNIH Support to Diversify Your Workforce<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nDid you know that the NIH offers funding to diversify the scientific workforce at small businesses participating in the SBIR and STTR programs? If you are a small business with an active SBIR or STTR award, you may be eligible. The diversity supplement for\n small businesses (PA-21-345<\/a>) can\n support students, postdocs, and eligible investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in health-related research or in the SBIR and STTR programs.\n\nFind the specific guidelines and a point of contact<\/a> for your funding institute or center or contact\n\nseedinfo@nih.gov<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n

\nSTTR-, SBIR-backed Company Goes Public with $2 Billion Valuation<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nBenson Hill, a unicorn or startup valued at over $1 billion, recently closed its deal to become a public company. Critical to Benson Hill\u2019s initial success were\n\nseveral sources of public capital<\/a>, including STTR awards from NSF and an SBIR award from USDA. The St. Louis-based agricultural technology company uses machine learning and genome editing to facilitate the production of sustainable and healthy crops.<\/p>\n

\nNOAA awards 35 grants to support Small Business Innovation Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nNOAA\u2019s SBIR Program recently awarded approximately $10.7 million in grants to 35 small businesses to support the development of innovative technologies that support NOAA’s mission and the U.S. economy. Some of the topic areas included in 2021 were uncrewed\n systems, citizen science and STEM education, fisheries, and weather service improvement. You can visit\n\nNOAA\u2019s Technology Partnerships Office<\/a> website to read more about the recent SBIR awards. The next NOAA SBIR funding opportunity will begin in November. To stay updated on NOAA\u2019s upcoming funding opportunities, follow them on Twitter\n\n@NOAAinnovate<\/a> Twitter @NOAAinnovate<\/a> and\n join their mailing list (email NOAA.SBIR@noaa.gov<\/a> with the subject \u201csubscribe\u201d).<\/p>\n

\nSenate Small Business Committee Hearing Reviews SBIR\/STTR Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nOn September 22, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on \u201cA\n Review of the SBIR-STTR program<\/a>.\u201d Jere W. Glover, executive director of the Small Business Technology Council, and Robert Kavetsky, CEO and president of the Energetics Technology Center, provided testimonies on their experiences with the programs. Both\n witnesses stressed the critical role the programs play for small businesses to compete in areas such as scientific innovation and national security.<\/p>\n

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\nRecently Opened SBIR\/STTR Funding Opportunities<\/a><\/h1>\n

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