SBIR/STTR

Navigating the SBIR/STTR process isn’t easy. Included below are some resources containing tips and tricks to get you in on America’s Seed fund.

Funding 101:
SBIR Equity and Debt Funding

This Lunch and Learn video covers the highly competitive SBIR and STTR program and their history, how they differ, how agencies differ, and how to find an opportunity.

Downloadable Tools

SBIR/STTR Overview

Want to learn more about the SBIR/STTR program? This overview will explain the application process and more about America's Seed Fund.

SBIR/STTR Outreach

Connect with the federal agencies working specifically with the SBIR/STTR program and how they can help your business.

SBIR/STTR Search Sites

A list of SBIR/STTR and grant search sites for more info on the program, participating agencies, and the directive authorizing the SBIR program.

SBIR/STTR Awards

Up-to-date SBIR trends and metrics from 2016-2019 in Orange County.

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SBIR/STTR

Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.

Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.