Title: National Council of University Research Administrators NCURA Annual Meeting'
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2Mission
- Maintain technological superiority of the
- U.S. military and prevent technological
- surprise from harming our national security by
- sponsoring revolutionary, high-payoff research
that - bridges the gap between fundamental discoveries
and their military use.
3Overview
- Created in response to Sputnik - NASA sprang from
DARPA - No direct linkage to military services
- Designed for success AND failure
- Small organization with high turnover of
personnel each year - - 100 geniuses connected
by a travel agent - Looking for revolutionary NOT evolutionary
military technology - Near and far term applications
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5Strategic Thrusts
Investments Today for Future Capabilities
- Robust, Secure, Self-Forming Networks
- Detection, Precision ID, Tracking, Destruction
of Elusive Targets - Urban Area Operations
- Advanced Manned Unmanned Systems
- Detection, Characterization, Assessment of
Underground Structures - Space
- Increasing the Tooth to Tail Ratio
- Bio-Revolution
- Core Technologies (Materials/Electronics/Informat
ion Technology)
Strategic Plan available at http//www.darpa.mil/
Docs/StratPlan09.pdf
6Programs Priorities
- Do your homework on DARPA web site (strategic
thrusts and solicitations) before you start
calling - Linkage to PM paramount to move forward. PM can
tell you if your technology may work at DARPA or
give you a lead where it may be a better fit.
Information exchanges are encouraged with DARPA
program managers. - White paper is a good business move
- Use Industry Days, DARPA Tech, and Science and
Technology forums to network within your
specific technology
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9Funding Opportunities
- Technical
- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
- Published in Federal Business Opportunities
- www.fedbizopps.gov
- www.grants.gov
- www.darpa.mil/baa
- Industry briefing
- White paper
- Part of solicitation process
- Testing the waters
- Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)
- Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR)
- DARPA SBIR www.darpa.mil/sbir
- DoD SBIR http//www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/
- Non-technical
10SBIR/STTR Programs
- Congressionally mandated programs
- Stimulate technological innovation
- Increase private sector commercialization of
Federal RD - Foster participation by minority and
disadvantaged firms in technological innovation
SBIR 2.5 of all extramural RDTE FY09 - 70M
STTR .3 of all extramural RDTE FY09 - 8M
SBIR/STTR is the Largest Source of Early Stage
Technology Financing in the U.S.
11SBIR/STTR Team
Mr. David Busigo Special Assistant Innovative
Research
Ms. Susan Nichols Director, Small Business
Programs
Mr. Travis Johnson Senior Analyst
Ms. Nadia Munir Analyst
Mr. Oscar Cerna Analyst
12Program Comparison
13Solicitation Dates
14Preparing a Winning SBIR/STTR Proposal
- READ and FOLLOW Solicitation Instructions
- Focus on the Topic and Information Provided by
the Author - Emphasize Your Innovative Approach
- If there are Technical Barriers - Address Them
- Highlight Past Successes - Technical Commercial
15Evaluation Criteria
- Soundness, Technical Merit and Innovation
- (This is the most important consideration)
- Qualifications of the Principal Investigator and
the team, both from a technical standpoint and
their commercialization vision - Commercialization of the effort
- DoD-Warfighter and Civilian Applications
16Transition Pilot
- Foundation for Enterprise Development (FED)
- Transition Assistance Provided
- Marketing and business development
- General and Procurement specific
- Market niche and requirements analysis
- Transition roadmaps
- Introductions to possible end-users
- Management and resources assistance
- Preparation for key meetings and conferences
17Contact Information
Susan Nichols
Director, Small Business Programs Small Business
Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Small Business
Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
DARPA/DIRO 3701 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203-1714
Office (571) 218-4922 E-Mail
susan.nichols_at_darpa.mil
DARPA Home Page http//www.darpa.mil