FedSprout Workshop 2: How to Win NSF SBIR/STTR Funding, A Step-by-Step Proposal Writing Workshop
This advanced session is tailored for startup teams preparing to submit an NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal. It provides a structured walkthrough of the key components of a compelling application—from crafting the Project Description and commercialization strategy to registration requirements and budget planning. Attendees will also receive tips on addressing NSF’s Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts criteria, and avoiding common reviewer pitfalls.
Featuring: Kaitlin Bratlie, SBIR/STTR Expert and Senior Advisor, Fedsprout
Katie Bratlie supports founders through Fedsprout’s SBIR/STTR guidance platform, drawing from her tenure as an NSF Program Director and years of experience in research commercialization. At NSF, she led proposal review panels, managed grantee portfolios, and helped refine outreach to first-time applicants. Her work at Fedsprout focuses on making federal funding more accessible to founders with big ideas and limited time. Katie holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley and has a background in materials science, biomedical engineering, and innovation strategy.
About the Host:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
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About FedSprout:
Fedsprout is a premier consulting firm specializing in SBIR/STTR funding, commercialization, and award management for life science startups. We provide expert guidance on securing non-dilutive funding, crafting winning proposals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and navigating the commercialization pathways within the SBIR/STTR program. With a proven track record of writing hundreds of proposals and supporting awardees, we help innovators bring cutting-edge therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices to market seamlessly.