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STTR/SBIR Collaboration Session For Universities and Small Businesses
February 8, 2008, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

The Center for Innovative Technology is proud to partner with James Madison University to host the latest "SBIR/STTR Collaboration Session for Universities & Small Business." Attendees will learn collaborative proposal strategies, keys to collaborative research and successful technology transfer, business assistance available to foster collaboration and tech transfer, how to position research with DOD priority areas, and how to address intellectual property issues unique to collaborative proposals. DOD, NIH, and NSF SBIR/STTR program representatives have been invited to attend, present their initiatives, and meet with attendees. Small tech firms and university researchers are all invited to attend. Free to university personnel and just $25 for small business reps – advance registration is requested. Lunch provided.

AGENDA:
8:30AM-9:30AM: "STTR & SBIR -- what's in it for the University/Researcher." This 1 hour overview serves as an excellent primer on the benefits a university and surrounding community receive through the STTR and SBIR programs.

9:30AM-9:50AM: Funding Support from CIT: CIT will detail the Federal Funding Assistance Program and Capital Access Program, both available to help small tech firms access needed federal and private R&D capital.

9:50-10:00AM: BREAK

10:00AM-11:30 AM: STTR STRATEGIES -- Why, when, and how to partner and issues you need to be aware of.

11:30AM-12:00PM: University Resources -- Presentation by JMU’s Tech Transfer office describing JMU’s tech transfer process, procedures, programs, and relevant resources available from the university to help foster tech transfer and collaboration.

12:00PM-12:30PM: JMU Research Areas – Small businesses will learn about the key technology focus areas and university research facilities at JMU and how to make contact with them to discuss research collaboration.

12:30-1:15: LUNCH Presentation: DOD, NSF, NIH and Homeland Security INTERESTS (Invited) – presentations by DoD, NIH, Homeland Security and/or NSF SBIR/STTR Program Managers, describing some of the key areas of interesting the upcoming STTR & SBIR cycles. One on one meetings available at end of day.

1:15-2:15: STTR Collaboration & Teaming Considerations

2:15-3:15: Intellectual Property Panel discussion: A university rep, IP and Patent attorney, and a successful small business with university collaboration experience will discuss important IP issues that are key to effective collaboration between small business and universities.

3:15-4:15: One on One networking – a hour long networking session will allow attendees to meet with each other and with the presenters for further collaboration discussions.

COST: $25 for Small business; FREE for university researchers and economic development professionals

LOCATION: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, Festival Center, Ballroom B. Directions to James Madison University

Articles

New Model for Tech Transfer - Inside Higher Ed, December 2005

Just What The Doctor Ordered - Madison Scholar, Fall 2005

Ducts out of Water - Madison Scholar, Summer 2005

Where the Wind Blows - Madison Scholar, Summer 2005

our MISSION... To promote innovation, enhance research by connecting inventors and industry, and foster economic development through protecting and commercializing intellectual property.

our VISION... To create a new and unique model for university technology transfer by analyzing our intellectual property potential in the marketplace, partnering with corporations, and assessing entrepreneurial management teams, start-up companies will be given a stronger opportunity for success.

we SERVE...Faculty, staff, and students producing innovative ideas and intellectual property with commercial potential and Corporations seeking to work collaboratively on JMU research projects to develop their products and business.