The document provides information about various SBIR/STTR funding programs including program release dates, proposal deadlines, eligible agencies, award amounts, and success rates. It offers tips for finding agency contacts and reviewers as well as general advice about commercializing funded projects and obtaining alternative sources of funding.

1. SBIR/STTR Program By: William A. Price Attorney at Law www.growthlaw.com 1-800-630-4780

2. Open/Released Solicitations Program Release Dates Accepts Proposals Closing Dates DOT SBIR 4 Apr 2011 4 Apr 2011 13 Jun 2011 EPA 15 Mar 2011 15 Mar 2011 3 May 2011 NSF SBIR 7 Mar 2011 10 May 2011 10 Jun 2011 DoD STTR 2011.A 27 Jan 2011 28 Feb 2011 30 Mar 2011 HHS/NIH SBIR/STTR (Grants) Non-AIDS Related Topics PHS 2011-2 Omnibus 24 Jan 2011 5 Mar 2011 5 Apr 2011 5 Aug 2011 5 Dec 2011

3. HHS/NIH SBIR/STTR (Grants) AIDS Related Topics Only PHS 2011-2 Omnibus 24 Jan 2011 5 Mar 2011 7 May 2011 7 Sep 2011 7 Jan 2012 NIH SBIR/STTR Special Funding The NIH frequently offers special SBIR/STTR grant opportunities that are not part of their regular omnibus SBIR soliciation. View New & Current NIH SBIR RFAs & PAs

4. Future Solicitations ** dates are subject to change gray cells denote estimated dates Release dates after May 31, 2011 are subject to SBIR Reauthorization Program Release Dates Accepts Proposals Closing Dates DoD SBIR 2011.2 26 Apr 2011 26 May 2011 to 29 Jun 2011 DoD SBIR 2011.3 28 Jul 2011 29 Aug 2011 to 28 Sep 2011 DoD STTR 2011.B 28 Jul 2011 29 Aug 2011 to 28 Sep 2011

6. Know Your Customer Clout And Knowledge Wins These Contests DOD: Generals and program officers NIH: Doctors on your advisory panel NSF: Scientists in the Research Field DARPA: Advanced Research Professionals

19. Biggest Key To Success Get A Customer!