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NIH SBIR/STTR Grant-Writing Course & One on One Support

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01/21/2026  – 01/22/2026

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA, USA

Join this in-person 1.5-day in-depth SBIR/STTR Grant-Writing Course to start your journey of applying for an NIH SBIR or STTR grant. This is a hands-on course during which participants learn the particulars of each section of an application, gain an understanding of the review criteria, and finish with a Phase I grant development timeline and draft language for a specific aims page to discuss with a NIH Program Officer. The timing for this course is particularly helpful for those intending to apply through the NIH Omnibus solicitation with an April 5 due date.

PRESENTERS:
• This in-person course is provided by Life Science Works (lifesciworks.com). Our in-person presenter, Rich Giersch, has decades of experience in securing SBIR/STTR grants.
• There will be one or two former NIH leaders on the program either virtually or in-person.

NOTE: Given the in-depth nature of the course attendance is limited to 20 participants – register early!

LOCATION:
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC (Virginia Tech Carillion)
4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA 24016
Room: 1101

TIME:
• Jan. 21, Day 1: 9AM-4PM
• Jan. 22, Day 2: 9AM-1PM

COST:
• Virginia Based Small Tech Firms & University Researchers, $35 per person (includes lunch/coffee)
• Non-Virginia Based Companies and University, $200 per person