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Simplifying SBIR Grants for Startups

54:00July 21, 20215.1K views

The Small Business Innovation Research (or SBIR) program deploys billions of dollars each year to for-profit businesses to fund R&D and stimulate innovation. This 54:00 session was published on July 21, 2021.

About This Session

The Small Business Innovation Research (or SBIR) program deploys billions of dollars each year to for-profit businesses to fund R&D and stimulate innovation. Hosted by OpenGrants CEO, Sedale Turbovsky, this webinar covers the nuances of securing SBIR funding and working with the government.

Learn how to find the right grant program for your startup, evaluate opportunities, and develop relationships with government agencies.

About the Speaker: Sedale Turbovsky is the CEO and co-founder of OpenGrants, a venture-backed startup focused on building modern infrastructure for funding. He has been an entrepreneur since childhood. After honing his leadership skills as an outdoor guide in his younger years, he started his professional career as an independent consultant focused on delivering data products and digital strategies to enterprise clients in South America. He is experienced in independent grant writing and public/private partnerships at the highest level, having worked directly with OpenGrants’ current strategic partner, Momentum.

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