1. NIST SBIR Program Manager 2017 National SBIR Conference May 17, 2017
National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce SBIR Program
Mary Clague
NIST SBIR Program Manager
2017 National SBIR Conference May 17, 2017

2. NIST Mission
To promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing
measurement science
standards, and
technology
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in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

3. NIST Locations
Gaithersburg, MD
Boulder, CO
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4. NIST Laboratories & Programs
Measurement Labs: - Material Measurement Laboratory - Physical Measurement Laboratory
Technology Labs: - Engineering Laboratory - Information Technology Laboratory - Communication Technology Laboratory User Facilities:
- NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) - Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST)
Extramural Programs:
- Advanced Manufacturing Office - Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Baldrige Performance Excellence Program

5. NIST SBIR 3-Phase Program
Purpose
Duration
Funding Amount
Phase I
Feasibility
6 months
Up to $100,000
Phase II
R&D
2 years
Up to $300,000
Phase III
Commercialization
No Limit
Non-SBIR funds .

6. NIST Program Timeline (tentative)
Phase I Solicitation Release Date: January
(available at & grants.gov)
Phase I Proposals Due: April
Phase I Awards: June/July
Phase II Proposals Due: April
Phase II Awards: June/July

7. NIST FY 2017 Topics
- Collaboration and Partnerships - Data Modeling - Precision Measurements - Systems

8. NIST FY 2017 Subtopics
Modeling and Simulation Analysis for Manufacturing Systems
Atomic Vapor Cell Technology for Electric-Field Metrology
Innovative Manufacturing of Nanoscale Calibration Spheres
Multichannel, Chemically Precise X-ray Pulse Processor
Quantum-based Compact Programmable Primary Thermometer
Superconducting RF Filters for Advanced Signal Processing
An Automated System for Firearm Evidence Identifications
Digital Data Structure Understanding Tools
Facilitating Security, Reliability, and Privacy in Networked Internet of Things (IoT) Devices

9. How to Submit a Proposal to NIST
- Solicitation available at grants.gov (links on and sbir.gov)
- Start early Read solicitation and follow instructions
- Ask questions 8

10. Proposal Evaluation - Step 1
Those proposals that pass administrative screening are evaluated by NIST subject-matter experts for:
1. The soundness of the technical approach to the proposed research.
2. The likelihood the proposed effort will result in significant results leading to a product within the subtopic.
3. The likelihood the proposed approach will contribute toward the field of study of the subtopic.
4. Qualifications of the proposed principal/key investigators, supporting staff, and consultants as they relate to accomplishing the proposed research effort.

11. Proposal Evaluation - Step 2
Those proposals that are highly ranked in Step 1 are evaluated by a NIST-wide panel for (Phase I only):
1. Economic impact
2. SBIR Program priorities (manufacturing, energy efficiency, woman-owned, minorities, HUBZones, etc.)
NIST awards are cooperative agreements.

12. NIST SBIR Awards by Year/Phase

13. Success Story – High Precision Devices (Boulder, CO) New Tool for Breast Cancer Screening
The new breast phantom consists of two components. The one at left is designed to provide a standard for measuring proton spin relaxation time, which varies with different kinds of tissue. The one at right provides references for imaging diffusion Photo Credit: NIST/PML

14. NIST SBIR Website: www.nist.gov/sbir

15. Contact
Mary Clague, NIST SBIR Program Manager J’aime Maynard, NIST SBIR Administrator NIST SBIR website: