New Program for NSF EPSCoR Not open at the time of this publication

SBIR Phase 0 Awards help develop the economic S&T base in Montana, the Montana NSF EPSCoR has developed a partnership with the State to help fund SBIR Phase 0 awards (up to $5,000 each) aimed to promote and encourage SBIR Phase 1 award applications. Linda Brander, SBIR Program Manager, Montana Department of Commerce, will head this program for the State of Montana (UM/MSU technology transfer directors will assist with the competitions). These awards show a high correlation with Phase 1 success. We expect to see an increased number of Phase 1 and Phase 2 awards in the State of Montana.

• Details of the SBIR Phase 0 Award Program and competition announcement are available through the State of Montana. They may be found at: www.sbir.state.mt.us
• A Phase 1 SBIR proposal to NSF or other federal agencies will be expected within eighteen months of a SBIR Phase 0 grant unless otherwise approved by the UM NSF EPSCoR office. Contact: Gay Allison (406) 243-2617 or gay.allison@umontana.edu for further details.
• Awardees must submit financial and program progress reports yearly or upon request.
• A final report with photos of awardee, company and work being done, is required upon completion of the award period.
• Proposal questions and further information may be obtained from:

Linda Brander, SBIR Program Manager
Montana SBIR Program
Montana Department of Commerce
301 South Park
PO Box 200505
Helena, MT 59620-0505

(406) 841-2749 or lbrander@state.mt.us
Website: Department of Commerce