Stacy Chin walks through four things that matter for a competitive DoD SBIR proposal: match your innovation to a specific DoD need, don't force a fit, get your technology readiness level right, and know the difference between the end-user and the customer who pays for it.
Let's talk about how to properly prepare for a DOD SBIR proposal. So there are a couple of really unique aspects that you have to consider when preparing for your DOD SBIR grant, and this is very different compared to when you're doing so for the other federal agencies. And these key points I'm about to share with you should be integrated into your application just for it to be considered competitive. My tip number 1 is your innovation must solve a particular DOD need. Number 2, which is don't try to forced your innovation to fit a particular DOD need. Tip number 3: Understand your technology readiness level, or TRL. And finally, tip number 4: Know the difference between your end user and your customer within the DOD. Like and subscribe to this channel and leave a comment below on any other questions you might have about securing DOD funding through the SBIR and STTR programs.
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