DoD SBIR Workshops

Do you have technology the Dept. of Defense might be interested in?

Check out these upcoming DOD webinars presented by Monique Branham with BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consutling.

DoD SBIR: Overview of Program and Components

August 3rd 1-2pm CST via Zoom

Get an overview of the various DOD components and how their programs differ and learn how to find the right solicitation for your technology, how to contact the Technical Points of Contact (TPOC) as well as how to influence future topics and tips for a successful proposal.
Learn:

Which components participate in the SBIR/STTR programs
How the components differ
How to find open BAA's and deadlines
Tips to be competitive and more!

DoD SBIR: AFWERX

August 10th 1-2pm CST via Zoom

The AFWERX Phase 1 Open topics are due at the end of September, but how do you navigate the AFWERX open topic process? DoD expert will provide a live demo with the open BAA's, provide guidance the AFWERX Open Topic process and how to drive your proposal. This session is ideal for anyone interested in the AFWERX open topics or looking to find the right topic to fit your technology.

You'll learn:

Overview of the AFWERX Open Topic
Phase 1 requirements
Phase 2 and Direct to Phase 2 requirements
Overview of AFWERX Customer Discovery
What makes a strong AFWERX Open Topic proposal

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

About BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting

BBCetc is nationally recognized for its success in helping emerging companies win SBIR/STTR funding and use it strategically to propel growth. BBCetc’s Michigan clients have been awarded over $390 million in funding since 2002. The company was recently named a 2020 Tibbetts award winner as well as one of 50 “Michigan companies to watch” by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

Monique Branham

Monique Branham • BBCetc Principal Consultant

BBCetc Principal Consultant, Monique Branham Monique Branham is a BBCetc Principal Consultant, she joined the company in July of 2021. She has 22 years of experience in the DOD. She joined the United States Air Force in 1999 and has an M.B.A in Aviation from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. While in the Air Force she served as a Quality Assurance personnel of government contracts and a Resource Management Officer. Monique moved to the Air Force Space and Missile System Center (SMC) and became the SBIR/STTR commercialization expert. Monique’s work was instrumental in finding leveraged funding from government, academic, and private sectors, as well as writing intricate transition management plans led to the successful commercialization of SBIR topics that are currently operating on the International Space Station. Monique was able to garner leveraged funding for commercialization for over 20 SBIR topics. Monique has received awards from SMC for Innovation and leadership. Monique has an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force.