Prep Your NSF Project Pitch Workshop Series

Event description

To pursue National Science Foundation non-dilutive seed funding, first you need a Project Pitch. A successful pitch is required to receive an invitation to submit a full research project proposal to NSF.  

ASBTDC and Science Venture Studio are partnering to help Arkansas innovators prepare strong Project Pitches. Join us for four interactive online sessions designed to equip you with the skills to craft a successful pitch for NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I funding.

The workshops will cover the four key elements of a Project Pitch:

• your innovation and its potential impact
• technical objectives and challenges
• the market opportunity
• your company and team

Get step-by-step guidance on crafting each section of your pitch. By the end of the series, you will be ready to submit a competitive NSF Project Pitch!

Instructors:

• Katie Thompson, Science Venture Studio
• Catherine Corley, University of Arkansas ASBTDC

Date/Time:

• Introduction, NSF Fit
  8/4/2025
  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
• Market Opportunity, Your Company, Your Team
  8/11/2025
  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
• Your Innovation, Technical Objectives, Budget
  8/18/2025
  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
• Wrap-up, Project Pitch Submission Tips
  8/25/2025
  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)