SBIR Services in NC John Ujvari, MBA SBIR Program Specialist North Carolina SBTDC Phone: Web:

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding North Carolina Small Business & Technology Development Center Boating Services General Business Technology Development Government Procurement Management Education Technology Commercialization SBIR Outreach Manufacturing Innovation -Strategic planning -Business counseling -Funding options -Partnering/licensing -Assembling the team -Program information -Counseling -Proposal reviews -Seminars/conferences -Press for program -Management Counseling -Strategic mgmt/planning -Plan implementation -Leveraging partnerships (IES)

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding Statewide offices Asheville, Beaufort, Boone, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Cullowhee, Durham, Elizabeth City, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Hickory, Pembroke, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem Asheville, Beaufort, Boone, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Cullowhee, Durham, Elizabeth City, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Hickory, Pembroke, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding Counseling  One-on-one meetings  Via referrals and networking  Often conducted at the client’s site  Help to strategize with client and answer questions

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North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding Proposal Reviews  One of the most valuable services we provide  Review of the business elements, clarity and flow  Incorporate recs/comments directly into the document  Document transfer done via  Often no personal or even phone contact at this point  Require 2 weeks to receive prior to submission deadline North Carolina SBTDC NC’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding North Carolina SBTDC NC’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding Events: Live and Webinars

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding Financial Support of Events  Corporate sponsorships

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding One North Carolina Small Business Program  SBIR/STTR Incentive Program  SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding SBIR/STTR Incentive Program  Grant to offset the costs associated with applying for SBIR/STTR grants  Incentive program will reimburse eligible companies for 50% of proposal preparation costs up to $3000  Includes direct costs in proposal prep and submission  Does NOT include travel, legal fees, facility improvement, large equipment purchase

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program  Grant to match funds received as an SBIR/STTR Phase I award and to encourage businesses to apply for Phase II awards.  Matches Phase I awards 1:1 with 75% paid at the time of award and 25% paid at completion of Ph I report and submission of Phase II proposal  Receive one per year; max of 5 total

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding Follow-on Services  MBA Summer Consulting Program

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding   In summer 2008 alone, 15 MBA interns provided nearly 6000 hours of service across North Carolina to more than 16 firms.   Since its inception, over 70 firms have leveraged thousands of hours of assistance through the SBTDC’s MBA intern program. A Program with Impact…

North Carolina’s Information Resource for Small Business R&D Funding   Financial analysis   Valuations leading to equity investments   Preparation of early-stage business plans   Competitive analyses   Evaluation of alternative business models   Market research Variety of Projects

Contact Information John Ujvari North Carolina Small Business & Technology Development Center CB# 115 Chapel Hill, NC