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How can I strategically communicate what my product does? How can I position and price this product to most effectively sell it? MNSBIR, Inc. is excited to host “Launch your Product with Confidence” - a one day workshop lead by marketing expert Susan Henken, MBA to prepare small businesses to sell their viable product/service and answer the above questions. SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are an ideal audience to attend this session.  Susan has over 40 years of executive experience in a range of industries including educational and medical technology and devices, consumer goods, fitness, and higher education. She has led the global product launch for Pearson VUE, achieving 28% growth and grew a branded consumer health line to $75MM in 5 years. She oversaw a 13% increase in sales in the funding-challenged special education market and reached the 1 year sales goal in 6 months for the  launch of an innovative CIGNA healthcare product. What’s included 1. A 1.5 hour marketing deepdive 2. A half-hour 1:1 consultation with Susan (applicable only for Minnesota SBIR/STTR funded firms) Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQ9sDeXE #sbir #sttr

Hello #Startups! The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) in the Department of Energy has announced its first SBIR program and issued a pre-solicitation to fund up to $30 million for up to seven Pilot-scale Rapid Operational Validation of Key Energy Infrastructure Technologies (PROVE IT) projects: OCED eXCHANGE: Funding Opportunities   This program will support small businesses conducting operational validation of a pilot-scale project before it can be deemed ready for a large-scale demonstration or commercialization and deployment. Activities include integrating, operating, and testing existing pilot systems under industrial-relevant conditions. Key aspects of the program include using a simplified R&D procurement mechanism, an application process that’s streamlined and reduces the burden on applicants. The program focuses on technical as well as commercialization and adoption goals. Topic Areas will be Point Source Carbon Capture & Long-Duration Energy Storage. Please review the pre-solicitation notice for additional information.  https://lnkd.in/emTbbPmt

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is launching a pioneering grant program to establish a green fertilizer industry within the state, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide farmers with locally produced alternatives to traditional nitrogen fertilizers. This initiative builds on the University of Minnesota Morris's research into wind-powered ammonia production, with the goal of decentralizing fertilizer manufacturing and enhancing supply chain resilience for Minnesota farmers. https://bit.ly/4gcvrlD

The United States Department of Defense announced the launch of #SciTechConnect, a game-changing platform designed to revolutionize collaboration and innovation within the defense sector. This initiative opens the door for a diverse range of innovators to partner with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD S&T) and drive cutting-edge solutions to strengthen national security. Dr. Aprille Ericsson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology, shared: “DoD SciTechCONNECT broadens access to our innovation ecosystem, fostering collaboration with a diverse array of contributors.” With tailored resources, curated events, and streamlined processes, this platform will help accelerate the development of breakthrough technologies that tackle our most pressing defense challenges. By reducing barriers and creating new opportunities for collaboration, SciTechConnect is positioning innovators for success as they work to safeguard our nation’s future. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE – https://buff.ly/49LiL2w Individuals and organizations interested in learning more about DoD SciTechConnect can visit the platform's website at www.DoDSciTechConnect.us to create an account and stay up-to-date on the latest developments. #Innovation #Defense #TechForGood #Collaboration #NationalSecurity #SciTechConnect #SBIR #STTR #DoDInnovates

In this week’s issue: 💻 New CMMC Program Rules Take Effect 👍🏽 Incentives for Employee-Owned Businesses 📝 Inside Initiative #2 of NDIS-IP 👨💼Connect with OSBP at CES 2025 #DoD #smallbusiness #CES2025 #NDISIP #CMMC

🌨️ The NOAA SBIR Phase I topic "Extreme Events & Cascading Hazards" gives Minnesotan researchers and developers in a chance to do more than just talk about the weather.

📣 WOSB Certification Changes 📣 The U.S. Small Business Administration has changed the full-time requirement as long as you meet SBA guidelines. Read the full update: https://lnkd.in/eZ6pq44Y

Sign up now for January 2025 Series - Space is limited! Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/eM8X9h2s Hosted by: Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs and APEX Accelerators

🎥 Exciting Week Ahead! 🚀 We’re hitting the road for on-site visits with six SBIR-funded firms as part of our new video project! 🎬 This initiative highlights MNSBIR and the transformative impact of SBIR/STTR funding across Minnesota. Stay tuned as we showcase the innovation, success stories, and real-world impact of these incredible companies. 🌟 #SBIR #STTR #Innovation #Minnesota #SmallBusiness #TechFunding #MNSBIR #Impact

🎉 Exciting News! 🚀 One of our esteemed firms, XanthosHealth, led by Pinar Karaca-Mandic and David Haynes, has been competitively awarded a $1,880,487 National Cancer Institute (NCI) STTR Phase II grant! XanthosHealth's innovative platform, ConnectedNest, tackles the critical issue of social determinants of health (SDoH) impacting individuals facing cancer. The goal? To reduce health inequities and adverse outcomes. In Phase II, the project will: ✅ Enhance ConnectedNest's technical features. ✅ Conduct a randomized clinical trial recruiting patients from multiple oncology clinics. ✅ Evaluate the platform’s impact on patient health outcomes. With this work, XanthosHealth is paving the way for a cost-effective, scalable solution to connect individuals with essential social and community services—transforming cancer care and beyond. 👏 Congratulations to the XanthosHealth team for advancing solutions that address health inequities and improve outcomes for patients! #SBIR #STTR #NCI #HealthEquity #CancerCare #Innovation #SDoH #MNSBIR