FOSTER (FOcused SBIR/STTR Teaching, Equity and Results)

FOSTER Program Overview

UNHInnovation is leading a U.S. Small Business Administration initiative called FOSTER (FOcused SBIR/STTR Teaching, Equity and Results) to increase proposals for SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grants in the state of New Hampshire. SBIR and STTR grants represent a valuable source of non-dilutive funding for New Hampshire (NH) small technology businesses with less than 500 employees. FOSTER also includes an important mandate to support underserved communities such as women- and minority-owned businesses, rural as well as socially-economically disadvantaged companies. Read the official announcement.

SBIR and STTR grants represent an approximate $4 billion program annually and are issued by most U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Defense (DOD), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH), to name three. Grants are issued in phases, used to support research and development and can total more than $1 million each. 

FOSTER offers small NH businesses a variety of services including grant identification, training, advice and proposal support. For select companies, a competitive microgrant program is available to offer direct grant proposal assistance. All services are free.

The SBIR/STTR program represents a great way for companies to receive needed capital to develop and build their products. To learn more, please contact the FOSTER team at FOSTER.UNHI@unh.edu

2024 Training Schedule
SBIR / STTR Lunch & Learn Series

Events are open to all and no cost to attend. Registration is required.

SBIR/STTR Introduction: The ABCs

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | Virtual (Zoom)
 

Learn how these two federal programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial idea development phase and proof of market potential. We'll cover eligibility requirements, participating agencies, the differences between a SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grant, and more!
 

SBIR/STTR Registrations: Getting Ready to Submit

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | Virtual (Zoom)

One of the most critical details in preparing SBIR and STTR proposals has nothing to do with writing the proposal – it’s getting registered so that you can submit the proposal.  This webinar helps take the mystery out of registrations with tips on how to get started, where to register for what and how to get help.
 

How to Prepare a Budget for Your SBIR/STTR Proposal

Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | Virtual (Zoom)

This session will cover the important items you should consider in your budget development, including what costs need to be included, how to write a budget justification, what indirect rate should be used and more!

REGISTER FOR LUNCH AND LEARN SESSIONS