NM FAST
@NM_Fast
NM's Resource for SBIR / STTR Proposal Development Assistance
.@NASA’s SBIR/STTR programs fund small businesses developing technologies that support space exploration, aeronautics, and Earth science. NASA is ideal for high-impact, research-driven innovation. Explore opportunities and strengthen your proposal: arrowheadcenter.nmsu.edu/program/nm-fast

$4 billion in annual funding is on the table through the SBIR/STTR programs. Join our SBIR 101 webinar, a beginner-friendly overview of the SBIR and STTR programs, designed to help you get started. Reserve your spot: eventbrite.com/e/sbir-101-tic…

Market potential isn’t just a nice bonus—it’s often a required part of the proposal review process. That’s why NM FAST helps clients craft strong commercialization strategies from the start.

Have a Phase I award through @USDA’s SBIR/STTR program? Phase II is now open and ready to support your next stage of development—this time with a focus on commercialization. Check out the full details and apply before September 23, 2025. nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding…
The funding landscape can be overwhelming—especially when you’re applying to more than one agency. NM FAST helped Edgar Bolivar simplify the process and submit with success.

The 2025 @NASA SBIR Ignite Phase I proposals are due by 5:00 PM EDT on July 22. If you're planning to apply, double-check your materials and make sure everything is submitted before the deadline. prosams.nasa.gov
No patent? No problem. You don’t need to have a patent in hand to apply for SBIR/STTR—what matters is having a strong, innovative idea and a clear plan to develop it.

Federal funding is on the table — if you know how to access it. Learn how to access these opportunities with our FastCasts, videos designed to help entrepreneurs and startups succeed with SBIR/STTR. Explore the playlist! youtube.com/playlist?list=…
A great solution isn’t enough—your proposal must show how it works and why it matters. Join this session to learn how to clearly explain your innovation, define measurable objectives, and build a fundable Phase I SBIR/STTR project plan. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Not sure if your proposal meets @ENERGY expectations? Our DOE Arrowhead Center SBIR Accelerator (ACSA) connects you with experts who review, guide, and help strengthen your submission before it’s too late. The program starts tomorrow! Register now: bit.ly/acsa_doe

Your technical narrative is the backbone of your SBIR/STTR proposal. Learn how to clearly define your aims, structure your tasks, and make the case for funding—all in one focused, practical workshop. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Clarity and timing can make or break funding. Our @ENERGY Arrowhead Center SBIR Accelerator (ACSA) helps you shape your idea into a fundable application—with real support to improve clarity, timing, and competitiveness. Register now: bit.ly/acsa_doe

If your technical description doesn’t resonate, reviewers won’t either. Learn how to clearly frame your innovation, objectives, and impact in this expert-led SBIR/STTR workshop tailored for @NIH, @NSF, and beyond. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Energy funding is competitive—so is your pitch? Join our @ENERGY Arrowhead Center SBIR Accelerator (ACSA), an intensive 12-week accelerator designed to guide you step-by-step through the DOE’s SBIR/STTR Release 1 cycle. Register now: bit.ly/acsa_doe

Funding doesn’t mean forfeiting your ideas. With SBIR/STTR, awardees keep their IP rights and gain protections that help safeguard their work during and after the project.

Want to fund your energy startup? Join our DOE Arrowhead Center SBIR Accelerator (ACSA), a program designed to help you develop a stronger application and improve your chances of securing @ENERGY support. Register now: bit.ly/acsa_doe

Writing an SBIR/STTR proposal? Learn to build one of the most critical elements of a Phase I proposal, the technical project description, in this one-day intensive event with Jim Greenwood. Reserve your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Getting a proposal ready is one thing—submitting it correctly is another. NM FAST supported Eva Chi every step of the way, from writing to final submission.

.@ENERGY funds energy innovation — if you know how to apply. Our DOE Arrowhead Center SBIR Accelerator (ACSA) guides you through the SBIR/STTR process, helps strengthen your proposal, and keeps you on track with deadlines. Register now: bit.ly/acsa_doe

A rejection doesn’t mean your idea lacks value. Many successful applicants don’t win on their first try—what matters is using feedback to strengthen your proposal and try again. #SBIR #STTR #SmallBusinessFunding #Entrepreneur
