What You Need To Know
The next round of DoD Topics will be released on Wed, Apr 17 and you can find them on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal.
We expect ~150 topics (problems that need solutions) in a wide range of technology areas:
ELIGIBILITY: To be selected for the DoD Topics Lab, a) you must find a topic that is a good fit for a product you have developed that can be transformed to solve a DoD problem, OR b) you have the necessary expertise & experience in a particular research area to be able to build a solution. With either option, you must understand the specific defense need, have a team in place to conduct the work, and a commercialization plan for the product outside of the DoD.
Once we've reviewed your application and approved the topic, we will invite you to our 8-week virtual Lab to help you win up to $275,000 in non-dilutive funding, advance your R&D, and provide a vital solution to the warfighter!
KEY DATES:
TOPICS PRE-RELEASE: Wed, April 17
APPLICATIONS DUE: Fri, April 19
DOD LAB KICKOFF: Wed, April 24
BAA OPENS: Wed, May 15
BAA CLOSES: Wed, June 12
IMPORTANT:
Applications are open to Oklahoma-registered companies only
All new applications must include an Executive Summary to be considered
Only Phase I topics will be supported in this Lab. No Direct to Phase II (D2P2) topics will be accepted
Only the SBIR 24.2 SBIR & STTR 24.B BAA is supported through this DoD Lab, be sure to choose a topic that falls within the specified Open & Close dates above.
If selected to participate, you will be sent a calendar invite to the virtual kickoff meeting.
KICKOFF MEETING:
Program Expectations
Program Timeline and Deliverables
Proposal & DoD Specific Training
Special Feature: Q&A with SBIR Phase I & II Awardee
LAB ROE:
Cameras must be turned on during all meetings
Proposal drafts must be submitted on time and in the correct format
All meetings will be recorded using Otter.ai and recordings/transcripts will be shared with you after the meeting
Applications Due by Close of Business Fri, April 19
*If you have not participated in any of our programs before, you must include an Executive Summary as part of your application, incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please email okcatalyst@ou.edu if you have any questions.
Since 2018, OK Catalyst has supported more than 250 researchers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses throughout the Heartland, resulting in nearly 150 SBIR/STTR proposal submissions. To date, OK Catalyst program participants have secured over 100 awards and contracts totaling more than $57 million in investment capital.
Tom Love Innovation Hub | The University of Oklahoma