Trend is a partner program of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) located at the Anchorage Small Business Development Center.  The center supports small businesses in the research and development of innovations in Alaska specializes in assistance with the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.  PTAC provides businesses with the marketing know-how and technical tools they need to obtain and perform successfully under federal, state and local government contracts. Together, the Trend and PTAC programs offer a broad range of consulting services for businesses seeking opportunities with government agencies.

TREND SERVICES

Developing a research project based on the SBIR criteria and identifying the best way to tap into this resource can be daunting. Additional assistance with the SBIR/STTR program includes:

• Searching solicitations for research projects.
• Locating SBIR reference materials.
• Developing proposal strategies.
• Reviewing draft proposals prior to submission.
• Identifying key partners and collaborators.
• Assessing commercialization potential.
• Reviewing previously denied proposals and reviewer comments.

Trend also provides information on patent, trademark, and copyright.

PTAC SERVICES

Find out more about the PTAC program and services at www.ptakalaska.org or call 907-274-7232.

• One-on-One Confidential Consulting Services
• Electronic Bidmatch
• Workshops and Seminars
• Bi-Monthly Newsletters
• Technical Reference Library

SBIR/STTR Federal Grants

SBIR is a three-phase grant program that funds the Research & Development of products or services for the government.  The projects are designed to address the nation's scientific and engineering needs and span the technology spectrum from aviation and agriculture to medicine and manufacturing.  Phase I grants provide up to $100,000 to test the scientific merit or feasibility of an idea.  Phase II grants provide up to $750,000 for pilot testing and prototype development.  By Phase III SBIR/STTR projects are expected to attract private sector investment and result in the commercialization.

PHASE 0 Grants

Trend partners with the Experimental Program to Simulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) has to offer the Phase 0 program.  Phase 0 provides grants up to $5,000 to assist small businesses with SBIR/STTR proposal preparation.  A second level of funding, the Bridge Grant, is available those Alaska companies with current Phase I or II awards. Bridge Grants are up to $10,000. 

 e- NEWSLETTER

Trend’s quarterly electronic newsletter, the trend, highlights news about the center, its clients and the research and development community at large. It also provides SBIR coverage, an events calendar and University research and development spotlights.

Workshops

Trend workshops are not only educational activities, but also outreach events that both inform participants of, and prepare them for, research and development opportunities.

Outreach

Trend is a statewide program, available upon request to provide workshops and other services in communities around Alaska.  Trends is also available to co-host and organize conference events, speak to professional organizations and contribute copy to periodical publications.