Presenter: Jerry Hollister, Principal Consultant, BBCetc Date: 5/19/2020 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00pm (EDT) Location: GoToWebinar Registration Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/614460280907996430 Please submit questions prior to the webinar to: ptac@ctptac.org
The government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs make over $3 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually. During this training find out more about the two programs and how they can provide an important source of R&D funding between the initial project development and proof of market potential. We’ll cover: • The differences between SBIR and STTR • SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements • Participating federal agencies and much more!
Presented by:Jerry Hollister, Principal Consultant
Jerry Hollister is a BBCetc Principal Consultant, joining the company in 2017 with 30 years of leadership experience in government, higher education, non-profit and for-profit enterprises. After earning an engineering degree from the University of Michigan, he served as commissioned Naval Officer in the Civil Engineer Corps and a warranted Contracting Officer for the Dept. of Defense. Prior to joining BBCetc, Jerry was Chief Operating Officer for Michigan-based Niowave, a developer of superconducting electron accelerators, where he worked to build the successful start-up company from 2008-17. Jerry was instrumental in Niowave receiving over 45 SBIR awards. Niowave was named the 2010 SBIR/STTR Small Business of the Year by the Dept. of Energy and, in 2016, was honored with the S.B.A.’s Tibbetts Award, which recognizes the best in SBIR achievement. Before joining Niowave, Jerry served in a number of non-profit and educational roles following his honorable discharge from the Navy.
