In this CAST, we discuss the differences between a grant and a contract under the SBIR/STTR programs, why this distinction is important, and what this means to a small business.

In this CAST, we discuss the differences between a subcontract and a consultant under the SBIR/STTR programs, why these differences are important, and information that a small business needs to know when utilizing either of these partnerships.

In this CAST, we discuss the importance of adhering to all guidelines and mandates found in the SBIR/STTR solicitations from funding agencies. We also discuss what some of the general guidelines are and how offerors can best manage their proposal package creation process.

The second installment of our Institute of Education Sciences focused FAST CASTs looks at the Proposal Creation Process for IES. In this CAST, we discuss where to find the IES SBIR solicitation, what a typical proposal looks like for IES, and some things offerors need to know when they are working through their proposal package.

In this CAST, we talk about why a small business might be interested in pursuing an SBIR/STTR award. We also discuss what the impetus is behind these programs, why they are novel, and what an award means for the small business involved.

The first installment of our Institute of Education Sciences focused FAST CASTs looks at the necessary registrations for IES. In this CAST, we discuss what SBIR/STTR registrations are necessary before you begin the proposal process for IES.

In this CAST, we discuss what makes for a SBIR "worthy" technology and how a small business might know they are ready to apply to the SBIR program.

In this CAST, we discuss some aspects that a small business will need to be aware of when they partner with other organizations for a SBIR/STTR submission.

In this FAST CAST, we interview Lisa Kuuttila, CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer at STC.UNM. Lisa discusses how a small business would work with her office on STTR opportunities, the process for initializating a Tech Transfer at UNM, and some interesting technologies that are currently available for technology transfer.

The third installment of our Department of Homeland Security focused FAST Casts examines what a typical SBIR/STTR topic looks like for DHS. In this Cast, we discuss how DHS creates their topics, some of the kinds of technologies/innovations that DHS looks at for their needs, and where you can access their topics.