Step-by-Step Help with SBIR/STTR
Each Cohort Crafts Proposals Targeting a Specific Federal Agency
Tap into America’s Seed Fund
The Lab2Launch Accelerator is for Arkansas innovators seeking a first SBIR/STTR grant or contract. Get structured support and guidance on every aspect of preparing and submitting your proposal.
SBIR/STTR awards are a vital source of early-stage funding to help small companies pursue the commercial potential of innovative technologies.
Arkansas companies and entrepreneurs are invited to apply to join Lab2Launch and receive expert assistance with the SBIR/STTR proposal preparation and submission process.
Over six weeks, the fully virtual L2L Accelerator covers topic selection, budget preparation, technical writing and editing, market research, and more.
Each cohort is tailored around a specific agency. The spring 2025 cohort targeted the National Institutes of Health.
Apply to participate
We are not currently accepting applications. Watch here for our next cohort opportunity.
How it works
We’re here to help you navigate the complicated process of preparing and submitting an SBIR or STTR proposal.
Learn from the experts
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center consultants, plus guest experts, will lead the program.
Participants attend virtual sessions, complete assignments, and receive feedback, all with a goal of completing a high-quality proposal by the agency deadline.
Questions?
Contact Karen Bergh, kbergh@ualr.edu, or Catherine Corley, cc112@uark.edu.
LEARN MORE ABOUT NIH’S
SBIR/STTR PROGRAM
seed.nih.gov/small-business-funding/find-funding/sbir-sttr-funding-opportunities
The Lab2Launch Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SPRING 2025 NIH COHORT PARTNERS
