SBA Handbook for SBIR Proposal Preparation

• Preface

• Chapter I - Using the SBIR Program to Further Business Development

A. What is SBIR?



B. Integrating SBIR Into Overall Business Strategy



C. Using SBIR To Establish Scientific/Technical Leadership



D. SBIR as a Potential Source of Funding



• Chapter II - Getting Started

A. Understanding What the Federal Agencies Want



B. Determining Whether There Are Potential Markets



C. Gathering Technical Information & Identifying Consultants



D. Strategies for Project Selection



• Chapter III - Preparing The Proposal

A. Proposal Components



B. Understanding What Counts



1. Significance of the Problem

2. Technical Approach; How You Will Do It

3. Credibility Enhancers

4. Scientific/Technical Quality, Innovation, Originality

C. Additional Guidelines



1. Writing Tips

2. Presentation Tips

3. Final Considerations

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