Technological Research and Development Authority and Technology Incubator Host SBIR Grant Workshop in Tallahassee

Entrepreneurs, researchers and small businesses invited to attend full-day proposal workshop

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Small businesses receive more than $2 billion in federal grants and contracts each year through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.  The Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) invite entrepreneurs, researchers and small businesses to attend the full-day training workshop on June 10, 2010 at the National Highway Magnetic Field Laboratory. 

The workshop will cover Phase I—Proposal Preparation.  Speakers for this event include Jim Greenwood, president of Greenwood Consulting Group and Joni Richards, SBIR Technology Infusion Manager at NASA-KSC, who will provide proposal writing tips and answer questions for companies interested in securing grant funds.

WHEN: Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: National Highway Magnetic Field Laboratory, Room B101 (1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive Tallahassee, FL 32301)

COST: $49 per person and includes a box lunch

HOW: Register online at www.TRDA.org or contact Bonnie O’Regan at boregan@trda.org or 321-872-1050 Ext. 107

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About TRDA

Launched in 1987, the TRDA develops and implements technology-based economic development initiatives in four target areas: business incubation, clean technology, education and technology commercialization and transfer. By infusing new technology into businesses and schools, the TRDA helps strengthen the economy of the Space Cast, Florida and the nation. For more information, visit www.trda.org.