SBIR and the National Science Foundation: An Overview
from Washington Small Business Development Center
About this event
This webinar examines the National Science Foundation and how it administers its SBIR/STTR program. Attendees will gain practical insights into preparing a compelling Project Pitch and learn how to approach the question of agency fit, helping innovators determine whether NSF is the right match for their technology.
The presenter, Elliot Hoy, is the Lead Technical Advisor at Tributary Insights. He works directly with clients to develop competitive proposals and refine their messaging throughout the SBIR submission process. He holds a Master's degree in Water Science and Management and brings a decade of experience across the environmental sector, having worked in both the United States and Europe.
His project background spans mine reclamation work with the Bureau of Land Management's Abandoned Mine Land program and sediment transport modeling for rivers in Northeast India. Drawing on a combined academic, industry, and IT foundation, Elliot has guided clients in securing SBIR funding and led the Phase 0 program for the FAST grant initiative in Washington.
