SBIR Gateway
Delaware’s only resource dedicated to helping with the capital needs of researchers and the innovative technologies of entrepreneurs.
What is the
The Delaware SBIR Gateway is a program of the Delaware Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), a unit of the
Why SBIR/STTR?
Through these two competitive programs, SBA ensures that 11 federal departments participate in the SBIR program. Five departments participate in the STTR program and every year, and the federal government awards $2 billion a year to small, high-tech businesses through these two competitive programs. It is the government’s way of ensuring that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts.
Click HERE for general information on the SBIR/STTR program, including upcoming solicitations.
Benefits of participating in the
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Constant, individualized support from SBIR/STTR grant experts throughout your application development, submission, and post-award notification
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Expert instruction in the efficient development of SBIR funding applications
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Our track record of improving applicant success rate
The process is easy!
A selective program, yes. But we’ve made the process as simple as 1, 2, 3……
1. Simply complete the Gateway application with the necessary supporting documentation.
2. Upon submission of the application, an initial assessment with the Gateway Team will be scheduled to evaluate the application. The assessment is to assist both the applicant and the Gateway Team to familiarize themselves with the company, the technology and the SBIR process. Appropriate grant strategies based on the current stage of the company and its technology will also be discussed. The application and the assessment will determine participation in Gateway proposal assistance program.
3. Upon acceptance into the program, attend a mandatory two-day workshop specifically targeted to applicant’s planning on preparing an SBIR proposal within six to twelve months. The workshop includes details on all aspects of proposal preparation including electronic submission and commercialization plans. Class size is limited to 20 attendees.
4. Following the workshops, participants will receive one-on-one consultations from SBIR experts that will guide them through the proposal process, including scientific and editorial review of their proposal and federal grant application. Consulting services are free of charge. For a limited time we are waiving the normal $100.00 workshop fee. Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity.
SBIR Gateway Program Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this program, you must
1. Be located in
2. Have some rights to the proposed technology or access to innovative technology
3. Form a company at the time of the award
4. Have a plan for dedicated lab space
5. Have a qualified principal investigator (PI) who will attend the mandatory SBIR workshop and be the primary author of the grant application. The PI of an SBIR project must have his or her primary employment with the small business during the conduct of the project and at the time the award is granted
6. Meet all of the above qualifications in addition to the federal SBIR guidelines
SBIR Gateway Selection Criteria
In addition to considering information from the initial assessment and after meeting all of the federal SBIR eligibility criteria, great weight will be given to those applicants who have 1) identified a qualified Principal Investigator to attend the mandatory two-day workshop, and 2) identified or put in place a project team and facilities to carry out the project.
For more information about the Delaware SBIR Gateway, contact Gary Simon of the SBTDC at simong@udel.edu or at 302-831-0772. For your best chance at being selected, submit your online application right away.