SD SBIR/STTR Support

South Dakota SBIR/STTR Support

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SBIR/STTR Resources for South Dakota Startups

South Dakota startups and innovators have access to a set of SBIR/STTR resources and support options designed to reduce barriers, strengthen proposals, and improve competitiveness for federal funding.

These resources are flexible and can be used independently, depending on a company's stage, needs, and goals.

Proposal Support & Matching Funds

Eligible South Dakota startups may access specialized SBIR/STTR proposal support through BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc).

SBIR/STTR Proposal Consulting

SBIR/STTR proposal support is provided by BBCetc. Startups engage directly with the consulting firm and are responsible for the full cost of services.

BBCetc specializes in SBIR/STTR proposal development and can provide:

Client Assessment
Training
Agency Tool Kit
Proposal Editing and Review
Proposal Submission
Post-Submission Assistance

Matching Funds

To help reduce out-of-pocket costs, matching funds may be available to eligible South Dakota startups that choose to work with BBCetc.

Matching funds:

Cover 50% of eligible consulting costs
Are available up to $1,000 per company
Are intended to offset, not eliminate, proposal development expenses

Matching funds are limited and subject to eligibility and approval. Eligible companies must:

Be a South Dakota-based company
Have completed formal customer discovery training, such as NSF regional I-Corps
Submit an executive summary of their proposed SBIR/STTR project

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Training & Educational Webinars

We host quarterly SBIR/STTR training webinars through BBCetc focused on proposal readiness and strategy.

Upcoming Webinars

July 23rd, 12-1:30 pm CDT: Building a Quality SBIR Team

Join our expert to learn what company roles are needed and how to identify an ideal candidate. After a reminder of the SBIR/STTR program's eligibility requirements, you'll learn how to build a qualified project team that will impress your reviewers.
• Learn how to use subcontractors
• How to discuss the current and future build-out of your management team
• How to use Advisory Boards and Technical Advisers to strengthen your proposal

South Dakota Biotech is sponsoring a light lunch for in-person attendees in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Brookings. This is a great opportunity for SD innovators to get together and network while learning more about the SBIR/STTR program.

Registration for in person options ends July 9th.

If attending virtually, virtual registration runs up to the event on July 23rd.

Register for July 23rd Webinar
There are 5 in person options and an option to join virtually, City's name is registration link to launch soon:
Aberdeen: Business Health and Innovation Center, Room 203, 1200 S. Jay Street
Brookings: Research Park at South Dakota State University, Suite 202, 2301 Research Park Way
Rapid City: Elevate Rapid City, 18 E Main Street. Clark Street
Sioux Falls: Discovery District, Conference Room 104, 4600 Nobel Street

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