Innovation Partnership (IPart)

State Contact (STATE)

The Innovation Partnership (IPart) is a statewide consortium of economic development, business assistance, and higher education organizations that provide early-stage technology companies with free proposal writing assistance, training, and financial assistance. Its goal is to help early-stage technology companies in Pennsylvania secure federal funding opportunities – specifically SBIR/STTR. IPart helps Pennsylvania-based small businesses get through the pre-proposal and proposal stage with expertise, microfunding, and support so they can land the funding they need to grow and commercialize their technology-focused innovations. IPart Services Include Proposal Support Clients can apply for no-cost, written Pre-Proposal Technical Reviews of SBIR/STTR proposal concepts and for financial assistance with proposal reparation. Travel & Training Awards Awards of up to $1,000 in financial assistance for travel and training related to the SBIR/STTR submission processes. Outreach Seminars Training workshops and seminars, from general overviews of the SBIR/STTR process to agency-specific requirements.  

http://www.innovationpartnership.net/