Navigating the SBIR/STTR Submission and Review Process: Coffee, Consultation and Collaboration Series

Overview

Join us to walk through the SBIR/STTR submission process, including how to use the grant submission platforms (e.g., Grants.gov, NIH ASSIST), and to discuss the review process, evaluation criteria, and interpreting reviewer feedback. The main objective of this session is to ensure researchers understand the final stages of submitting a grant application and are well-prepared for the review process, equipping them with practical tips to strengthen their proposals and navigate the NIH system with confidence.

Learning Objectives

• Step-by-step walkthrough of the SBIR/STTR submission process.
• How to use grant submission platforms (e.g., Grants.gov, NIH ASSIST).
• Understanding the NIH review process and evaluation criteria.
• How to interpret and respond to reviewer feedback.
• Best practices for ensuring your application is complete and competitive.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Daniel Suhr — director of R&D and co-founder of Independent Platform, LLC — is an experienced research development leader with over 15 years of expertise in SBIR/STTR grants, technical writing and commercialization strategy. He has managed and partnered on multiple SBIR-funded projects in education, environmental sensors and medical devices, and he has successfully led commercialization efforts for SBIR-created products. Through Independent Platform, he has trained hundreds of entrepreneurs in SBIR strategy and proposal writing.

For any questions, please contact Dong Wang, PhD.