From Lean Startup training to tailored SBIR/STTR workshops and expert mentorship, our free services empower entrepreneurs to refine their business models, navigate the funding landscape, and craft competitive proposals.
01. SBIR Phase 0: Lean Startup Training Course
Through New York I-Corps, innovators must validate their business model through rigorous customer discovery and learn to refine their value proposition based on direct customer feedback, reducing technical and market risks that can make a company more competitive for federal funding.
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02. Agency Specific SBIR/STTR Workshops
Throughout the year, we offer a range of half day and full day SBIR/STTR proposal writing assistance workshops in NYS focusing on a specific agency. These workshops are designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the complex funding process across all 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR/STTR program and write competitive proposals.
03. One-on-One Mentorship
Through individualized sessions, experienced experts assist entrepreneurs in refining their project scope, aligning their innovation with agency priorities, and crafting a proposal that clearly demonstrates both technical merit and commercial potential.
04. SBIR/STTR 101 + Open Office Hours
Upcoming Sessions:
June 18, 2025 @1:00 PM ET
Virtual
Once a month, the Empire Corps Mentors come together to review a brief SBIR/STTR 101 and give companies the opportunity to ask any SBIR/STTR related questions. These sessions are designed to provide companies with insights to determine if they are a good fit for the SBIR/STTR program and guidance on selecting a participating agency.