Registration is open for a second session of SBIR 101, a free two-hour foundations webinar hosted by NM FAST and sponsored by the New Mexico Economic Development Department that introduces first-time applicants to the federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
The session will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Q Station, 3225 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, with a virtual option available via Zoom for participants joining from anywhere in the state.
The second session covers the same two-hour walkthrough as the first: what the SBIR program is, which federal agencies fund it, what reviewers look for in successful proposals, and the realistic timeline from idea to submission. The session is designed for any New Mexico-based founder, researcher, or small business that missed the first session or wants a refresher before attending a more advanced NM FAST workshop.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to evaluate whether SBIR is a fit for their work, identify which agency to target first, and outline concrete next steps. NM FAST resources available to support proposal development, including one-on-one advisory, microgrants, and multi-week accelerator cohorts, will also be introduced.…