Tips for Writing a Winning Award Submission

Tips for Writing a Winning Award Submission

Successful awards nominations require strategic thinking about the types of awards to apply for as well as persuasive writing and a solid process for internal reviews. We continue our series on tech transfer awards with this post offering key writing tips to employ when you craft an award submission that will set you apart from other nominees.
5 Tips for Applying for NASA SBIR/STTR Funding

5 Tips for Applying for NASA SBIR/STTR Funding

In this post, we offer advice to small businesses preparing proposals in response to NASA’s 2022 SBIR/STTR solicitations. This federal program allows U.S. companies with fewer than 500 employees to pursue their innovative R&D while answering the federal government’s interests. Among our top 5 tips: start required registrations ASAP, request TABA funding (we can help with that), and don’t wait until the last minute to submit!
Invest in the Future: Become a Mentor for STEM Student Competitions

Invest in the Future: Become a Mentor for STEM Student Competitions

Getting involved with student competitions is a powerful way to give back to the community and show kids the path to a career in science and engineering. In this post, we discuss how to get involved with NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge and FIRST Inspires and the many benefits that come with involvement. Encouraging future innovators means investing in the U.S. economy (plus it’s fun!).
The Value of Student Competitions to Promote STEM Education and Careers

The Value of Student Competitions to Promote STEM Education and Careers

Student competitions are a great way for students to get involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), igniting an interest in science and engineering and developing the foundational skills needed for their careers. In today’s post, we provide information about how to get involved with two programs we are proud to support, NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge and FIRST Inspires.