
Are you ready to take your innovative small business idea to the next level? The SBTDC, in partnership with the First Flight Venture Center, invites you to a series of six, no-cost SBIR/STTR-focused workshops designed to guide you through securing essential funding.
Held at key locations across North Carolina from December through February, these workshops provide in-person and virtual attendance options, allowing you to engage wherever you are.

What To Expect
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SBIR/STTR
Fundamentals of federal funding program
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Proposal Basics
Learn about the general content of a Phase 1 proposal
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Match and Incentive
Information about One NC Small Business program
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Launch
Steps and resources to launch your business
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Resources
Learn about follow-on resources available to prepare for a proposal submission
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Networking
Meet speakers and fellow attendees
Conducted Across The State
- Fayetteville – 12/6
- Asheville – 1/15
- Greenville – 1/22
- Winston-Salem – 1/29
- Charlotte – 2/12
- Wilmington – 2/18

Explore SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities
Join us to explore the fundamentals of the SBIR/STTR program, gain practical insights for crafting a Phase 1 proposal, discover available state-level incentives, and learn the steps needed to launch and grow your innovation-based business.
With opportunities to network with industry experts and peers, this series is your pathway to bringing your innovation to market.
Agenda
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: SBIR/STTR Funding Program Overview and One NC Match / Incentive
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Steps to Launch your Business
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Follow-on SBIR/STTR services from First Flight Venture Center
Our Team
