Translational Funding Events
April 8—From Lab to Launch: Founder and Funder Perspectives on SBIR/STTR: Register Now
Unlock Funding to Move Your Research or Venture Forward
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Through educational events held throughout the year—alongside resources and expert guidance—the Center for Translational Research (CTR) connects researchers and startup teams with key non-dilutive funding opportunities and helps them navigate the path to competitive proposals.
From Lab to Launch: Founder and Funder Perspectives on SBIR/STTR
Join this discussion on translational research funding, with a focus on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Get a practical overview of the programs—including updates on recent developments—learn how to refine your funding strategy, and explore the resources at the Center for Translational Research (CTR) to support your next steps. Bring your questions for a panel of founders who have received SBIR/STTR awards and a federal program manager overseeing their agency’s SBIR/STTR portfolio.
ÌýÌýWednesday, April 8, 9:30-11 a.m.
ÌýÌýIn Person at BaseCamp (Pearl East Innovation Campus, 4909 Pearl East Cir, Boulder) or Virtually Via Zoom
ÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required
Translational Funding Week
Unlock Funding to Move Your Research or Venture Forward
Are you a university researcher, inventor or deep tech founder exploring ways to translate your innovation into real-world impact? Join us for Translational Funding Week—a series of engaging lunchtime sessions designed to demystify the landscape of non-dilutive funding opportunities that support the journey from lab to market. These sessions are tailored to faculty, postdocs, PhD students and startup teams who want to learn how to secure early-stage funding to commercialize research, build ventures and scale innovation.
Whether you're applying for the first time or looking to sharpen your funding strategy, Translational Funding Week will connect you with insights, tools and experts to accelerate your path forward.Ìý
Topics
- NavigatingÌýSmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)ÌýÌýgrants across federal agencies
- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries Grant Program
- Opportunities through the NSF ASCEND Engine in Colorado and Wyoming and other regional resources
- How to align your innovation with funder priorities
- Tips from successful applicants and agency insiders
Whether you're applying for the first time or looking to sharpen your funding strategy, Translational Funding Week will connect you with insights, tools and experts to accelerate your path forward.
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