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There are as many paths to success as there are successful companies, but after watching hundreds of entrepreneurs we've noticed that the successful ones have a lot in common.

This checklist provides a step-by-step list of activities that new entrepreneurs should complete as they are the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Everything you need to know about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

There are a number of different government contracts that new vendors should familiarize themselves with

An overview of set-asides and how to apply

An exploration of the GSA Schedule, the pros, cons, and application process

An overview of the IP risks and mitigation tools for SBIR winners

The process we teach to 1) figure our what to sell, 2) identify customers 3) identify partners 4) pressure test your plan

Step-by-step instructions on how to decide whether to pursue a contract

Is entrepreneurship a good fit for you. Our insights from helping 100s of companies

Our SAM.gov registration tool

Our DUNS registration tool

Our SBIR.gov registration tool

A tool to help you find your NAICS and PSC codes

An overview of the SBIR program requirements and thoughts on what you can do if you don't qualify

Our recommended approach to building your proposal

Interviews with founders about their SBIR experience

How SBIR funding fits into your business model and plan

Redacted copies of our proposal docs

Interview conversation about our SBIR experience

Our analysis of the programs that can get money to you fastest

Our analysis of the SBIR programs that are most open to new companies

Data analysis of Phase III win rates

Analysis of the average SBIR funding amount by agency

Analysis of the average SBIR win rates by agency

Which SBIR agencies are best for you depending on the size of your company

How to predict SBIR topics trends using Google

Which agencies are best for women, minority, and founders in low income areas interested in SBIR

What the SBIR program is funding

An overview of the costs and revenue for a service firm

How to staff a contract when you are just getting started

The common techniques for finding people to staff, and pros and cons to each

How to use the search features in Beta.SAM to get the right results

Learn how to use free government data to find customers

An overview of how to use free government data to find customers

A discussion of how to innovate in the public sector

a practical overview of SBIR so you can quickly decide whether it's right for you

Everything government officials need to know about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

Practical perspectives, tips, and tricks to help investors understand the SBIR program and how it can help them and their portfolio companies

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