Alaska FAST’s Virtual SBIR Accelerator

April 10, 2023

Alaska FAST is kicking off the first virtual SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Accelerator in Alaska to support innovators applying for seed funding through federal agencies like DOE, NOAA and NSF. We are looking for innovators in Alaska or entrepreneurs addressing arctic challenges.

Beginning Thursday, May 4, this program is for five weeks plus a demo day.

Week 1: Agency, topic selection and reviewers’ insights. Instructor: Elden Hawkes, SBA

Week 2: Proposal-writing training. Instructor: Jim Greenwood, Expert in SBIR proposals

Week 3: Budget development. Instructor: Jim Greenwood, Expert in SBIR proposals

Week 4: Grant template and Intellectual Property. Instructors: Evelyn Jacome and David Park, Center ICE

Week 5: Demo Day. Guests: Agency program managers and innovation stakeholders (NSIN, USDA, DOE, NFS, Sandia Laboratories)

 

Email Evelyn Jacome with any questions at edjacome@alaska.edu