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2025 AUTM Annual Meeting

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Foresight Science & Technology is proud to announce our participation in the 2025 AUTM Annual Meeting, taking place from March 2nd to 5th at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

We invite you to visit us at booth 405 to discover how our Market Assessments and SBIR Services can support your objectives.

For more details about the conference, please visit the official AUTM 2025 Annual Meeting website here, or feel free to contact Alyssa Belleville at alyssa.nacewicz@foresightst.com.

We look forward to connecting with you at the event!

TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo

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Foresight Science & Technology is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo in Baltimore, Maryland on December 4^th, 2024.

Stop by our booth to explore how our Market Assessments, SBIR Assistance, and Training Services can help you achieve your goals.

Interested in learning more? Visit the conference website here or contact Konstantin Izvolsky at konstantin.izvolsky@ForesightST.com for more details.

Tech Connect: SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference

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Foresight Science & Technology is thrilled to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Tech Connect SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference in Austin, Texas, from December 3rd to 5th, 2024. We will be at booth 217.

This event is a great opportunity to discover how our SBIR and TABA services can help accelerate your innovation and commercialization goals.

Interested in attending? Visit the conference website here or reach out to Alyssa Belleville at Alyssa@foresightst.com for more details.

NIAID Small Business Applicant Assistance Program

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Now Full and Closed!

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Small Business Applicant Assistance Program (AAP) will open on September 9th, 2024 at 12 pm EDT. This program cycle is intended for applicants who plan to submit their Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications for the January 5th, 2025 submission deadline.

The NIAID Small Business AAP will offer support for companies planning to apply for a NIAID Phase I, Phase II/IIB, Fast Track, or Direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation Research STTR/ STTR Awards at no cost. NIAID encourages AAP participation from small businesses that are owned or operated by individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in biomedical sciences, such as women-owned small businesses, socially/economically disadvantaged small businesses, and companies located within Historically Under-utilized Business (HUB) Zones.

Participants in the NIAID AAP will work one-on-one with a Senior Consultant from Foresight Science & Technology, who will help you prepare your proposal with such services as Outlines and Checklist, Registration Guidance, Review and Feedback on Commercialization Plan, Research Strategy, Budget, and/or other Attachments.

To be eligible for the program, you must meet the following criteria:

The research area of interest aligns with the mission of NIAID. You can read NIAID High-Priority Areas of Interest to determine if your application fits within NIAID’s mission.
Your company intends to submit a Phase I, Phase II, Fast Track, or Direct-to-Phase II SBIR/STTR application. Completion of the 4 required registrations is strongly recommended for all applicants. If you have completed the registrations in the past, please make sure that all registrations are renewed and updated properly.
Your Phase II application must be received within the first six receipt dates following the expiration of the Phase I budget period.
Your company intends to submit an application for the January 5th, 2025 grant submission deadline.
Your company must be eligible to apply for NIH SBIR/STTR grants based on the NIH Small Business Eligibility Criteria.

Participation in the AAP is limited to the first 35 qualified applicants.

The informational webinar for our next cycle was held on August 27th, 2024! The slides from this webinar can be found here.

AAP Enrollment for the next cycle opens on September 9th, 2024 at 12 pm EDT and the AAP application form can be found here.

NIAID is also hosting an office hour on September 11th, 2024 at 2 pm to 3pm EDT. During the office hour, NIAID Small Business Program staff and representatives from Foresight will be available to answer any questions applicants might have regarding the AAP including eligibility criteria, application process, available resources, and how to work effectively with AAP consultants. The registration link can be found here.

For additional questions regarding the NIAID Applicant Assistance Program, please contact:

Mrs. Kelli Cardoso
Program Administrator
Foresight Science & Technology
Email: kelli.cardoso@foresightst.com

America’s SBDC Conference 2024

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Foresight Science & Technology is happy to announce that we will be attending America’s SBDC Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on September 10^th– 13^th, 2024.

We look forward to meeting with current and future clients to discuss how we can assist with entrepreneurship and commercialization efforts, SBIR, and market research. Still not sure if you would like to attend? Check out the conference website here or contact Alyssa Belleville at Alyssa@foresightst.com for more information about our services.

Entrepreneurship and Grantsmanship Training Program for First-Time Entrepreneurs

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Now Full!

Foresight Science & Technology is excited to be working alongside the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) in association with the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to provide training and resources for a new Innovator to Entrepreneur Program (ITEP). This program will benefit inventors developing technically sound, innovative products but having little to no experience in turning their inventions into a business and in business grantsmanship. ITEP will assist these aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with cohort-based comprehensive training covering the key elements of company launch, business strategy development, IP protection, market research and customer discovery, startup financing and SBIR/STTR grantsmanship. This training will be provided at no cost to all participants.

Applications to participate in this program opened on May 13th, 2024.

To be eligible for the program, participants must meet the following criteria:

Have little to no previous experience in entrepreneurship
Have not previously received an NIH SBIR/STTR award
Develop products that are within the scope of NIAID and NHLBI areas of interest

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources to launch and run a company and apply for the NIAID/NHLBI SBIR/STTR programs.

It is a well-known fact that participation in entrepreneurship has significant racial and socio-economic barriers. ITEP strongly encourages participation from underrepresented groups, including Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs) This program may be of particular interest to organizations actively promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among minorities, women, and socially disadvantageous groups such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Women Business Organizations, HUBZone programs, and others.

Be sure to subscribe to the NIAID email list and NHLBI Newsletter to receive up-to-date information about ITEP and other opportunities!

For questions regarding ITEP, please contact:

Dr. Konstantin Izvolsky

Foresight Science & Technology
Email: konstantin.izvolsky@foresightst.com

Tech Connect World & SBIR/STTR Spring Conference

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Foresight Science & Technology is happy to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Tech Connect World & SBIR/STTR Spring Conference in Washington, DC, on June 17th-18th, 2024.

If you will be attending this event and would like to learn more about our SBIR/STTR Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) services, then be sure to swing by booth 731 and see us! Still not sure if you would like to attend? Check out their website here or contact Alyssa Belleville at alyssa@foresightst.com for more information.

ASTP Annual Conference 2024 Exhibit

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Foresight Science & Technology is excited to be sponsoring and exhibiting at the ASTP Annual Conference in Seville, Spain, on May 22-24, 2024. Our message this year is focused on Craftsmanship, Wisdom & Excellence—celebrating 40+ years of service and experience in the field of technology and knowledge transfer. We are also happy to announce a new EU office in Rome, Italy, and eager to share the collective expertise of over 60 Senior Consultants with our European clients. What better place than the ASTP Annual Conference—the largest gathering of Europe’s knowledge transfer professionals—to showcase the full range of consulting and training services we have to offer?! Check out the ASTP website to learn more here. If you are a current client, or interested in how Foresight can help add value to your office or organization, please contact Arendt Speser to arrange a meeting (arendt.speser@foresightst.com). We look forward to seeing you in Seville!

FLC National Conference 2024 Exhibit

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Foresight Science & Technology will be exhibiting at the 50^th Anniversary FLC National Meeting in Dallas, Texas on April 9 -11, 2024.

Be sure to stop by if you would like to learn more about our assessments, SBIR program support, and training. Still not sure if you would like to attend? Check out their website here, or contact Alyssa Belleville at alyssa@foresightst.com for more information.

Foresight President and COO Announces His Retirement

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It is with mixed emotions we announce the retirement of Norton Kaplan, our beloved President and COO. His last day with the company is December 29, 2023.

Norton’s outstanding leadership and operational expertise for more than 14 years have had a lasting effect on our organization. We will remember Norton for his many accomplishments, which include developing the Senior Consultant Service Model, growing the Foresight staff into a powerhouse in the industry, and nurturing the founder’s focus on exceptional value for our customers. On behalf of the entire organization, we would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to Norton for his many years of service.

“I am grateful for the many years of trust and support that I have received from the professional staff, the Foresight Board of Directors, and our many dedicated consultants and customers. I am confident that Alyssa, Konstantin, and the team will continue the good work that Foresight is known for. I will miss my work family and wish everyone continued success,” said Norton Kaplan.

As we transition to a new management team, we welcome back Arendt Oak Speser to the Foresight team. Arendt will take on the role of CEO, effective immediately. We are very excited to have him back and look forward to continuing to serve our clients and partners.

-Foresight Science & Technology Board of Directors