The The National Institutes of Health is the second-largest SBIR / STTR program in the federal government, and also one of the most difficult to attempt by first-time applicants.
Leon Wolf has spent years helping researchers and founders translate their work into competitive NIH proposals.At this event, he’ll discuss planning, proposal components, specific aims, and how the review process works. In addition, we will be joined by Mary Hott from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) In-Tech Program, George Murray from the SBA West Virginia District Office, Natasha Gorski of IBEX Consulting, and Matt Harbaugh from USRIA.
Featured Speakers:
Leon Wolf is an experienced SBIR/STTR and technical grant writer with a portfolio that includes hundreds of SBIR/STTR proposals submitted to all agencies. He holds a MS in Chemical Engineering, and has extensive experience building entrepreneurial support ecosystems across multiple technical disciplines including cleantech, materials, life science, defense, high tech (software/IT) and advanced manufacturing. He has worked with USRIA since becoming the state's SBA FAST award winner, serving many companies in West Virginia.
Matt Harbaugh is a venture capitalist and technology executive with 20+ years of providing early-stage capital and assistance to more than 100 high-growth businesses. Extensive experience in the creation, management and growth of technology and life sciences companies from inception to exit. Former head of transformation for a large research university and CEO of a software company that was acquired by Facebook. Currently managing an SBIC-licensed venture capital fund investing in high-growth businesses in the greater Appalachian region.
Mary Hott is the Innovation-Technology (In-Tech) Program Manager for the WV Small Business Development Center (SBDC) where she has also worked as a business coach since 2015. A native of West Virginia, she spent over 20 years in the Boston high-tech business community as a software engineer, product manager and marketing director. Upon returning to her home state in 2006 she held operations and marketing positions in the nonprofit and renewable energy sectors prior to joining the WV SBDC. Mary earned her M.S. in Information Systems from the Northeastern University Graduate School of Engineering in Boston, a B.A. from the New School for Social Research in New York City, and a marketing certification from Harvard University Extension School. She is also a Certified Business Advisor (CBA®) through Kent State University. Mary has launched her own businesses, including a music production company in her home state.
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