tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.comments2023-02-26T02:43:39.013-06:00The SBIR Coach's Playbook ®- Fred Patterson -http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611001882358615220noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-47483088421947470752012-05-26T06:43:15.673-05:002012-05-26T06:43:15.673-05:00Hi Russell,
There are two requirements that make ...Hi Russell,<br /><br />There are two requirements that make this situation problematic. The first is that the PI must be an employee of the appplicant company and not principally employed elsewhere. [Reference: current SBIR Policy Directive, Section 6(a)(4)] Another requirement is that SBIR work be done in the US. [Reference: current SBIR Policy Directive, Section 6(a)(5)] The DARPA Program Manager can make an exception for either of these conditions for special circumstances. If you can satisfy both of these requirements (or get exceptions), you can make this work.- Fred Patterson -https://www.blogger.com/profile/11611001882358615220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-16438981531967910572012-05-26T06:21:15.946-05:002012-05-26T06:21:15.946-05:00Hi Fred,
I am very glad to see you are doing well...Hi Fred,<br /><br />I am very glad to see you are doing well and still working.<br /><br />We have PI who is a US citizen and is temperately living in London. All of the other team members would be in the US.<br /><br />We would like to propose for DARPA 122-009. There do not seem to be any security restrictions on this topic.<br /><br />Do you think we we could make this work?Russell Coxhttp://flexureengineering.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-58590348520883055932012-02-05T16:02:45.492-06:002012-02-05T16:02:45.492-06:00SBIR rules require that the small business receivi...SBIR rules require that the small business receiving the grant be owned in majority by US citizens (or legal resident aliens) and that all work be done in the US. However, those who work on the project in the US, including the PI, can be a citizen of another country with a legal right-to-work visa (such as an H1B). Note that some agencies (such as DOD) sometimes do put citizenship restrictions on who may work on a project for security reasons.- Fred Patterson -https://www.blogger.com/profile/11611001882358615220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-73371509822663709612012-02-05T15:39:19.998-06:002012-02-05T15:39:19.998-06:00Very interesting. I'd been doing research on ...Very interesting. I'd been doing research on this program and had wondered if it also apples to foreign citizens (UK) living in the US?Green Worldhttp://www.greenworldbvi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-23046451416015197452011-12-08T23:48:43.283-06:002011-12-08T23:48:43.283-06:00I really agree with the facts that you have shared...I really agree with the facts that you have shared on this post. 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Thankssecurity equipmenthttp://www.me.com.pknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-36709162228000554572011-10-24T05:45:38.438-05:002011-10-24T05:45:38.438-05:00Thanks for sharing this post with us. It's rea...Thanks for sharing this post with us. It's really an amazing post. Keep posting the good work in future too.business loanhttp://www.onlinecheck.com/business_loans.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-47358150101852779762011-06-01T13:22:40.273-05:002011-06-01T13:22:40.273-05:00Thanks for this, but... ugh... this is making me e...Thanks for this, but... ugh... this is making me embarrassed to be from New York. The SBIR program has done so much good for economy of this state, particularly in Rochester. Seeing Louis Slaughter's name on the list of "no" votes is really dispiriting.Damon Diehlhttp://researchgrantservices.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-4579390123779522592011-01-27T13:48:04.285-06:002011-01-27T13:48:04.285-06:00Nice editorial Fred! ~Kelly S. WylamNice editorial Fred! ~Kelly S. WylamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-36177984334179356282010-12-23T11:14:20.087-06:002010-12-23T11:14:20.087-06:00Procedural? Everything the Senate and House does ...Procedural? Everything the Senate and House does is "procedural"! COMPLETELY changing the bill's text but NOT changing the bill's title -- is that procedural too? Sorry, that dog don't hunt. You sound like a congressional staffer, Anonymous.- Fred Patterson -https://www.blogger.com/profile/11611001882358615220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-69477564420128034312010-12-23T10:59:40.479-06:002010-12-23T10:59:40.479-06:00That sounds more like a procedural move to finish ...That sounds more like a procedural move to finish DADT in the alloted time, rather than an effort to hide DADT from anyone inside this bill, as you seem to imply. If I understand that right, then its quite disappointing, but hardly 'Camouflage'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-77752524446585596832010-12-20T13:28:24.072-06:002010-12-20T13:28:24.072-06:00Fred, Bismarck warned us not to watch law or saus...Fred, Bismarck warned us not to watch law or sausage being made.<br /><br />Of course "the Senate, the House, BIO, NVCA, SBTC, and the NSBA all agree to do what's best for small business" Ask any of them and they will tell you so. It's just they they don't agree on what that is.<br /><br />The good news is that eventually SBIR will get re-authorized because it costs the politicians nothing to do so. The bad news is that more of the same will probably produce more of the same. So much could be attained if anyone running the show had any incentive to produce demonstrable results beyond the money being handed out.Carl Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-28077386084549489022010-12-20T10:42:51.896-06:002010-12-20T10:42:51.896-06:00It is my understanding that the original language ...It is my understanding that the original language of S. 1233, has been replaced with compromise language on SBIR Re-authorization, supported by Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO); National Venture Capital Association and Small Business Technology Council (SBTC). However, text is not available at this time.Alan Dillinghamhttp://www.alchemygs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-30343525082261898672010-12-11T09:53:29.789-06:002010-12-11T09:53:29.789-06:00I think the dilemma you describe is very common in...I think the dilemma you describe is very common in today's world. We are stuck using industrial-economy tools to work in the knowledge-economy. <br /><br />What you are trying to accomplish is to make intangible assets developed in a project more visible and tangible.<br /><br />It sounds like it would help to create some case studies to identify and illustrate the measurement issues involved. <br /><br />You might want to try laying out on a white board the strategic assets created in a project. Add the stakeholders into the map. Then brainstorm all the ways this system can and should be measured. Here's a really simple example we did at an IP-industry meeting earlier this year:http://www.i-capitaladvisors.com/2010/03/29/case-study-visualizing-and-communicating-corporate-value-through-intangibles-management/ <br /><br />It may seem simplistic but starting de novo with the question using the basic intangible asset building blocks may help. <br /><br />We have a community that struggles with these kinds of issues. Would love to hear your experience as you move forward: http://www.icknowledgecenter.com/Mary Adamshttp://www.i-capitaladvisors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-4477722056263896402010-11-11T15:44:23.337-06:002010-11-11T15:44:23.337-06:00Fred,
I am forwarding a letter that I sent to Sen...Fred,<br /><br />I am forwarding a letter that I sent to Senators Brown and Kerry, as well as Congressman Tierney on behalf of reauthorizing the SBIR program. <br />---------------------------------<br />Dear Senator Brown:<br /><br />There is before the Congress a continuing resolution related to a program that should have been reauthorized nearly two years ago. That program is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program that was founded in 1982. It has since then enabled nearly18,000 small businesses to develop state-of-the art products and compete for Government research and development funds. <br /><br />The SBIR program helps to sustain job creation with SBIR companies employing approximately 1.5 million employees with nearly a quarter holding advanced degrees in engineering and science. These companies have contributed greatly to the U.S. defense, transportation, environment, energy, information technology, healthcare, robotics, materials and electromagnetic systems. A total of $2 billion is awarded each year by eleven Government agencies participating in the SBIR program. <br /><br />I would greatly appreciate your support in reauthorizing the SBIR program. Please contact me if want to discuss this matter. <br /><br />Thank you in advance. <br /><br />Regards, <br /><br />Dr. Jeffrey Everson<br />JHEverson Consulting LLC<br />21 Pine Ridge Circle<br />Reading, MA 01867<br />www.JHEversonConsulting.com<br />jeff@JHEversonConsulting.com<br />339-227-0585 (cell)<br />781-944-3632 (home)Dr. Jeffrey Eversonhttp://www.JHEversonConsulting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-11795842084517455742010-11-11T15:41:13.672-06:002010-11-11T15:41:13.672-06:00Fred,
I am forwarding a letter that I sent to Sen...Fred,<br /><br />I am forwarding a letter that I sent to Senators Brown and Kerry, as well as Congressman Tierney on behalf of reauthorizing the SBIR program. <br />---------------------------------<br />Dear Senator Brown:<br /><br />There is before the Congress a continuing resolution related to a program that should have been reauthorized nearly two years ago. That program is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program that was founded in 1982. It has since then enabled nearly18,000 small businesses to develop state-of-the art products and compete for Government research and development funds. <br /><br />The SBIR program helps to sustain job creation with SBIR companies employing approximately 1.5 million employees with nearly a quarter holding advanced degrees in engineering and science. These companies have contributed greatly to the U.S. defense, transportation, environment, energy, information technology, healthcare, robotics, materials and electromagnetic systems. A total of $2 billion is awarded each year by eleven Government agencies participating in the SBIR program. <br /><br />The SBIR program was intended to benefit small business where the term “small” did not imply companies owned by venture capitalists (VC). During the past two years, that group has been lobbying Congress to redefine the nature of ‘small’ to the point where their political influence has stalled the SBIR reauthorization process. Unless Congress acts by January 31, 2011 the SBIR program will expire or be held on “life support” by yet another continuing resolution (i.e., that would be the ninth one, a record setting number since 1982). <br /><br />The source of this stalling has been Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Chair of the House Small Business Committee. She has consistently adopted a pro VC position regarding SBIR reauthorization. In the spirit of following the money, I checked www.opensecrets.org and noticed that Velazquez received $8K from the National Venture Capital Association during the 2010 campaign cycle. That was her fourth most significant contribution so far. If “cash register politics” prevails, there will be fewer truly small businesses that can compete with the “big guys” for those SBIR awards. <br /><br />I would greatly appreciate your support in reauthorizing the SBIR program. Please contact me if want to discuss this matter. You might check my web site that summarizes my SBIR accomplishments (web site information is provided below). <br /><br />Thank you in advance. <br /><br />Regards, <br /><br />Dr. Jeffrey Everson<br />JHEverson Consulting LLC<br />21 Pine Ridge Circle<br />Reading, MA 01867<br />www.JHEversonConsulting.com<br />jeff@JHEversonConsulting.com<br />339-227-0585 (cell)<br />781-944-3632 (home)Jeffrey Eversonhttp://www.JHEversonConsulting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-81726505281383590902010-10-12T12:50:43.962-05:002010-10-12T12:50:43.962-05:00I was once told (off the record of course) that in...I was once told (off the record of course) that indeed, the hoops NIH makes applicants jump through were designed specifically to weed out the casual applicant. Only serious researchers need apply.- Fred Patterson -https://www.blogger.com/profile/11611001882358615220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-6915631258279615752010-10-12T12:44:34.006-05:002010-10-12T12:44:34.006-05:00Maybe they are using the submission process itself...Maybe they are using the submission process itself to weed out the unqualified candidates. After all, how can you have the brains needed to succeed as an innovative small business if you can't even figure out a submission process?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-11834729299362365172010-10-01T16:06:43.544-05:002010-10-01T16:06:43.544-05:00public pressure is such a thing that braves breakd...public pressure is such a thing that braves breakdown then what about governments that are full with cowards. hardly any brave is there who can stand and say yes i am responsible. hardly anyoneThe Money Paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07225219545398180222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-86793492695952168382010-09-23T14:10:45.083-05:002010-09-23T14:10:45.083-05:00NIH submission system sucks? I find it on a par wi...NIH submission system sucks? I find it on a par with Fastlane, and I have submitted a couple of applications to both NIH and NSF. Fairly smooth and uneventful experience, in both cases. I am afraid you are missing the point here. <br /><br />The real threat of joint solicitations is not in the nuts and bolts of the submission systems. It is rather the danger of contamination of the nice and small business-friendly institutional cultures (e.g. DoD, NSF) with the rotten, elitist culture of the National Institutes of Health. The role of the Program Officer (the NIH PO is just a clerk with a doctorate, while his NSF counterpart is the actual decision maker), the role and attitude of the review panels, the checks and balances, the academia-oriented institutional ethos of NIH and their indisputable contempt for small business (ARRA exclusion!), these things...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-76337469925953580802010-09-23T09:41:15.067-05:002010-09-23T09:41:15.067-05:00Good comments, Fred.
SBIR's problem isn't...Good comments, Fred.<br /><br />SBIR's problem isn't efficiency; that's just talk for handing out the money faster with fewer controls. And the agencies with the money are not going to take much instruction from SBA which has no skin in the game. <br /><br />The problem as you hint is the lack of an acceptable way to measure results against the alleged objective of improving national innovation by getting market agile businesses into federal R&D. Handing out money faster is not a result; it is an input. And SBA could possibly do some evaluation by using the reports the companies make to IRS and Social Security of business volume, employees, and taxes. But SBA is afraid to do such stuff because its constituents don't want the embarrassment of a laughable ROI. <br /><br />Hey, economics accounting is really hard; just ask the people arguing over whether the Obama stimulus was good or bad. <br /><br />Until there is some commitment to results, the program is just politics of handouts to noisy constituent groups.Carl Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-74461837377443645902010-09-14T18:45:10.625-05:002010-09-14T18:45:10.625-05:00Oh, good grief! I guess the NIH's definition o...Oh, good grief! I guess the NIH's definition of "meritorious" is from a different dictionary than the rest of us use. Sigh...- Fred Patterson -https://www.blogger.com/profile/11611001882358615220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-14125830200942171672010-09-14T18:05:51.826-05:002010-09-14T18:05:51.826-05:00Fred, take a look what is the ARRA money spent on ...Fred, take a look what is the ARRA money spent on by the NIH. And we were told that small business "does not submit enough meritorious applications" to participate in the stimulus funds...<br />Project 3U01MH066701-07S1 <br />http://projectreporter.nih.gov/project_info_description.cfm?aid=7814411&icde=5355403Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770579694794072792.post-29212583202335248672010-08-20T12:52:57.593-05:002010-08-20T12:52:57.593-05:00The $750 investment is ALWAYS PRECEDED, in SBIR gr...The $750 investment is ALWAYS PRECEDED, in SBIR grants, by a $150,000/6-months proof of concept study, carried out according to a protocol that is subject to peer review, and funded on a competitive basis. The SBIR funding is thus clearly milestone-based. The same cannot be said of regular, academic grants. The term "slot machine" is more appropriate in the case of academic welfare system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com