Training Objectives

Our trainings are based around how the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program can lead to:  

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• Improving job opportunities

• Enhancing the tax bases

• Increasing individual or community wealth

• Contributions to economic growth

• Create reinforcing industrial or inovation clusters

• Reducing economic inequality

​​Who is this training for? 

Start up businesses who are developing cutting edge technology may be eligible for research and development funding from a federal agency. This non-dilutive funding can lead to higher than average growth for that startup. This training is for economic development organizations and their resource partners who would like to learn how their region can take advantage of this type of funding in order to increase regional growth. The training includes how to recognize good candidates for the program and how to develop an ecosystem that can support the growth.  

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What is SBIR?

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The federal government provides seed money to small businesses who are developing new technologies that is of interest to federal agencies. This program is called the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. 

This funding is unique as it:

•    Is non-dilutive  
•    Is geared toward high-risk products
•    Provides protection for IP and proprietary data   
•    Requires commercialization 
•    Increases private investment opportunities​

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What does a Training look like?  

We work with a lead organization (typically an ADO or EDC) to identify the region's industry strengths and innovation ecosystem and create an intensive deep dive workshop on the most relevant federal funding opportunities for businesses.   Agencies that participate in research and development funding are:

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​​We will provide:
•    the training
•    refreshments and lunch
•    follow-ups
•    marketing materials
•    metrics and final reports 

You will provide:
•    outreach to your community through your usual communication channels
•    Space to host the event or if you have no appropriate space available, assist us in locating an appropriate space
•    Outreach to small businesses who may want to attend Day 2 (see Example Agenda below)
•    Identifying and registering appropriate resource partners to attend Day 1 (see Example Agenda below)

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Reach out to Tributary Insights for details on costs and availability.