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April 12, 2021
Important SAM Registration Notice for DoD SBIR/STTR Contracts – Alert from Todd Strother
We’ve become aware of a System for Award Management (SAM) registration issue from one of our clients that resulted in them not getting funded.
March 2, 2021
You’re At the Finish Line! Preparing for Just In Time (JIT) Paperwork
You’ve done the hard work….at least up until now. You worked for months to polish up your proposal, get the budget together, collect your letters of commercial interest, validated that your company and PI are eligible to receive an SBIR or STTR, and got everything submitted.
November 5, 2020
Tips on Navigating DOD’s DSIP
We at the CTC have recognized the great opportunities for our Wisconsin companies with the Department of Defense SBIR program.
September 14, 2020
Clarification on SAM Registration Renewal from Third Parties
I occasionally get an email or phone call from a client about getting registered with System for Award Management (SAM), or perhaps renewing their SAM registration.
August 6, 2020
NSF Project Pitch
For those of you interested in NSF applications, note that there have been some significant changes in the last year.
July 7, 2020
Finding a (not always obvious) Funding Fit for Medical Technology
We often work with clients who are developing a technology best suited for a medical application.
June 8, 2020
Plumb Pharma wins 2020 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Congratulations to Plumb Pharma — CTC client and SBIR Advance awardee — on winning the 2020 Governor’s Business Plan Contest! Plumb Pharma of Madison has developed a platform technology for super-extended-release medications that extends release 3-5 times longer than current medications.
June 5, 2020
SeedLinked obtains critical funding
Congratulations to SeedLinked — a CTC client, SBIR Advance awardee and 2019 Governor’s Business Plan Contest “Bright New Idea” winner — upon receiving a critical investment from TitletownTech, a $25 million venture fund led by Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers.
May 20, 2020
Navigation for Wisconsin DOD SBIR/STTR Hopefuls
A severely underutilized SBIR funding opportunity in Wisconsin is the program available from the Department of Defense (DoD).