Webinars

for Homeland Security

Webinars

Webinars will start in November, 2024 after the DHS SBIR Pre-solicitation has been released.

The DHS SBIR pre-solicitation is typically released in November. It is recommended that you register for all of the webinars to take advantage of the pre-solicitation period. An early start will help you schedule your time to meet the proposal submission date for the DHS Phase I solicitation, which is typically due in January.

Schedule for DHS webinars FY25 Pre-Solicitation

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

Webinar 1: Thursday, November 21
How a Small Business should Approach Understanding the Pre-Solicitation

How a Small Business Should Approach Understanding the Pre-Solicitation

Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

This webinar is designed to introduce companies to the benefits of participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  During the pre-solicitation period small businesses can review the topics and ask clarifying technical questions about the topic requirements. Learn how to take advantage of this option, as well as the requirements for preparing and submitting a DHS SBIR proposal. For those small advanced tech firms that have not prepared an SBIR proposal before, an overview is provided of the Phase 0 program for the Department of Homeland Security

Webinar 2: Tuesday, November 26 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
Confirming Eligibility and Using your Time Wisely

Confirming Eligibility and Using your Time Wisely

Tuesday, November 26. 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

If you haven’t prepared an SBIR proposal before, you will find it helpful to plan in advance how to use your time. Most proposers have family, work and/or school obligations – so proposal writing is being added to an already busy schedule. This webinar will review how to sequence the tasks involved with proposal preparation to more efficiently prepare a responsive proposal to submit to the DHS SBIR program.

Webinar 3: Tuesday, December 3
How to Prepare a Responsive Technical Proposal

How to Prepare a Responsive Technical Proposal

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

If you haven’t prepared an SBIR proposal before, you will find it helpful to plan in advance how to use your time. Most proposers have family, work and/or school obligations – so proposal writing is being added to an already busy schedule. This webinar will review how to sequence the tasks involved with proposal preparation to more efficiently prepare a responsive proposal to submit to the DHS SBIR program.

Webinar 4: Thursday, December 5
Principal Investigators and Other Personnel

Principal Investigators and Other Personnel

Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Three primary criteria are used in evaluating SBIR proposals – the innovation of the technology, the staffing and the plans for commercialization. Learn about the role and time commitment of the Principal Investigator (PI) and how to find subcontractors, consultants, and/or contingent hires to strengthen your proposal. Also discussed will be required letters from potential consultants and subcontractors verifying their availability. As the end of the calendar year is a busy time, it is important to start securing these letters early.

Webinar 5: Tuesday, December 10
Preparing your Budget

Preparing your Budget

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Three primary criteria are used in evaluating SBIR proposals – the innovation of the technology, the staffing and the plans for commercialization. Learn about the role and time commitment of the Principal Investigator (PI) and how to find subcontractors, consultants, and/or contingent hires to strengthen your proposal. Also discussed will be required letters from potential consultants and subcontractors verifying their availability. As the end of the calendar year is a busy time, it is important to start securing these letters early.

Webinar 6: Thursday, December 12
Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Three primary criteria are used in evaluating SBIR proposals – the innovation of the technology, the staffing and the plans for commercialization. Learn about the role and time commitment of the Principal Investigator (PI) and how to find subcontractors, consultants, and/or contingent hires to strengthen your proposal. Also discussed will be required letters from potential consultants and subcontractors verifying their availability. As the end of the calendar year is a busy time, it is important to start securing these letters early.

Webinar 7: Tuesday, December 17
Important Forms to Submit

Important Forms to Submit

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

If you haven’t prepared an SBIR proposal before, you will find it helpful to plan in advance how to use your time. Most proposers have family, work and/or school obligations – so proposal writing is being added to an already busy schedule. This webinar will review how to sequence the tasks involved with proposal preparation to more efficiently prepare a responsive proposal to submit to the DHS SBIR program.

Webinar 8: Thursday, December 19
DHS SBIR Proposal Submission Process

DHS SBIR Proposal Submission Process

Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Three primary criteria are used in evaluating SBIR proposals – the innovation of the technology, the staffing and the plans for commercialization. Learn about the role and time commitment of the Principal Investigator (PI) and how to find subcontractors, consultants, and/or contingent hires to strengthen your proposal. Also discussed will be required letters from potential consultants and subcontractors verifying their availability. As the end of the calendar year is a busy time, it is important to start securing these letters early.

Webinar 9: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Looking Ahead: Setting Up a Government Accounting System

Looking Ahead: Setting Up a Government Accounting System

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Three primary criteria are used in evaluating SBIR proposals – the innovation of the technology, the staffing and the plans for commercialization. Learn about the role and time commitment of the Principal Investigator (PI) and how to find subcontractors, consultants, and/or contingent hires to strengthen your proposal. Also discussed will be required letters from potential consultants and subcontractors verifying their availability. As the end of the calendar year is a busy time, it is important to start securing these letters early.