Innovate RI Workshops

Get Funded

There are millions of dollars in government grants for tech and we can help you get that money!

This free half day workshop will take the mystery out of getting funded. Learn the ins and outs of pursuing a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant. These grants encourage technology-based businesses to explore ideas and profit from their commercialization.

Nationally recognized SBIR/STTR expert, Becky Aistrup, will provide an overview of SBIR/STTR funding, including eligibility, selecting the right agency and key components of a competitive proposal. The workshop is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue a grant or contract proposal. You will also learn about the matching funds available through the Innovate RI Fund to support your proposal application.

Innovate RI Workshops are free, but seating is limited
and will go quickly.

Support provided by:

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The Innovate RI Workshops are hosted by the Innovate RI Fund and conducted by BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting.

Small businesses need capital to innovate, expand and succeed.

The Innovate RI Small Business Fund provides grants to assist local entrepreneurs and high-growth start-ups defray the costs of applying for federal SBIR/STTR grants and hiring interns, and to match SBIR/STTR Phase I awards.

BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, LLC (BBCetc)

works with technology-based entrepreneurs and companies on strategies to advance R&D efforts to commercialization. In particular, the BBCetc team is nationally recognized for its success in helping clients secure federal funding through the SBIR and STTR programs.