The Brink SBDC at University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business presents SBIR Info & Advising Session. Join The Brink SBDC and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC) for a hybrid SBIR Info & Advising Session designed to demystify Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding. This workshop is offered through a partnership between The Brink SBDC at the University of San Diego and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization at UC San Diego.
The session is ideal for researchers, faculty, and entrepreneurs who have started—or are considering starting—an innovative company. No prior SBIR experience is required. The event will be hosted both onsite at the UC San Diego Design and Innovation Building and virtually via Zoom.
What to Expect
SBIR Program Overview
Presented by Matt Hutton
- Federal agencies offering SBIR grants
- SBIR phases and award funding amounts
- Eligibility requirements
- How to identify and search for SBIR opportunities
Grant Writing Best Practices
- Proposal structure and key sections
- Effective writing strategies
- Timing, planning, and submission considerations
Legal Considerations
- Corporate law and entity formation
- Intellectual property and patenting considerations
TurboSBIR Overview
Presented by Alvaro Ortiz
Hosts
Stephen Flynn
Interim Director, The Brink SBDC
University of San Diego
Jacques Chirazi
Director, The Basement and Entrepreneurship Center
University of California, San Diego
Instructors
Matt Hutton
Matt Hutton is a Brink SBDC Advisor and civil engineer with extensive experience in SBIR grant writing and execution. He holds degrees in environmental engineering, has studied biomechanics, and has worked with the California SBDC network for over five years. Matt also leads The Brink SBIR Writing Group.
Kit Ryan
Kit Ryan focuses his practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance. A certified public accountant, Kit previously worked as a tax professional and has founded two startup companies.
Alvaro Ortiz
Alvaro Ortiz serves as a Sales Associate at TurboInnovate. TurboInnovate is trusted by organizations including Amgen, the Department of Defense, AFWERX, NHLBI, DOE, technology transfer offices, entrepreneurial support organizations, and startups. Alvaro supports innovators in identifying partners and navigating SBIR funding opportunities through TurboSBIR.
Course Format
In-Person:
Design and Innovation Building – 1st Floor, Room 151 (The Basement)
UC San Diego
9510 Innovation Lane
La Jolla, CA 92093
Parking and navigation information: Getting Here (ucsd.edu)
Virtual:
This session will also be available via Zoom. Registered participants will receive the webinar link upon sign-up. In-person attendance is encouraged.
