Skip to main content

Currently Skimming:

Appendix C: National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2014 SBIR/STTR Survey
Pages 126-147

The Chapter Skim interface presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter.
Select key terms on the right to highlight them within pages of the chapter.


From page 126...
... This survey seeks responses related to the Phase II project entitled [insert project title] , funded by [insert agency name]
From page 127...
... Two independent reviewers will analyze open ended responses with a view to redacting material that could provide clues as to the identity of the respondent prior to their inclusion in the Public Access File. In particular, this review will redact all company names, product names, and PI or other company official names, as well as other potential identity clues.
From page 128...
... Have you already completed a questionnaire about another SBIR or STTR project for this National Academy survey related to [insert company name]
From page 129...
... What percentage of the company's revenues during its most recent completed fiscal year was Federal SBIR/STTR funding (Phase I and/or Phase II)
From page 130...
... Select all that apply. Made an initial public offering Established one or more spin off companies Been acquired by/merged with another firm Planning to make an initial public offering in the next two years Entered into strategic partnership with major industry player None of the above 12.
From page 131...
... Asian-Indian Asian-Pacific Black Hispanic Native American Other [Text box]
From page 132...
... Licensed to another company Market demand too small Company shifted priorities Other (Please specify in comments box below) Comments [Text box]
From page 133...
... 22. Did you experience a gap between the end of Phase I and the start of Phase II for this award?
From page 134...
... d. Received gap funding between Phase I and Phase II.
From page 135...
... 28. Matching or co-investment funding proposed for Phase II was received from ...
From page 136...
... State or local governments (2) Research institutions (such as colleges, universities or medical centers)
From page 137...
... ? If multiple SBIR/STTR awards contributed to the ultimate commercial outcome, report only the share of total sales appropriate to this SBIR/STTR project.
From page 138...
... g. Agency that awarded the Phase II (if not NASA or DoD)
From page 139...
... Select all that apply. SBIR Phase II SBIR Phase IIB Other NIH Funding BARDA funding Internal company and personal funding Angel Funding Venture funding Funding from other companies Other (specify)
From page 140...
... 46. How much difference did Phase IIB funding make to the eventual outcome of the project (or its current status if research is not completed)
From page 141...
... Phase I Phase II Both 50. What company provided assistance to you?
From page 142...
... Congress recently increased the standard limit on awards to $1 million for SBIR/STTR. Should the size of Phase II awards be increased even if that means a proportionately lower number of Phase II awards are made?
From page 143...
... Part 7. Working with Project Managers This section seeks information about your interactions with your agency point of contact, who for the purposes of this survey is referred to as a "Project Manager." 59.
From page 144...
... How effective was the Project Manager in connecting the company to sources of Phase III funding (such as acquisition programs or venture/angel funding)
From page 145...
... More than sufficient Sufficient Insufficient 68. Additional comments on working with your Project Manager [Text box]
From page 146...
... 78. From your perspective, are there significant differences between SBIR and STTR awards?
From page 147...
... Have you tried to switch an STTR Phase I award to an SBIR Phase II award, or the other way around?


This material may be derived from roughly machine-read images, and so is provided only to facilitate research.
More information on Chapter Skim is available.