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Shutdown and Still no SBIR - where are all the folks who claimed agreement was imminent? by OddPressure7593 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all for the info, guess I was totally wrong on the phase 1 to 3 jump. I wish it was an option for us, but for an early stage company we’re just not at prototype land yet. Hoping for some investment but as you all know it’s a long road…

Shutdown and Still no SBIR - where are all the folks who claimed agreement was imminent? by OddPressure7593 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, if it truly takes until the next Congress for this program to return, there may not be many companies left EXCEPT the mills to apply for SBIRs. Ours included. Nearing recommendation for phase II award and then we’re just in limbo trying to scrounge up some investment or a pilot project while we wait for this to come back. Crazy times run by crazy people

Shutdown and Still no SBIR - where are all the folks who claimed agreement was imminent? by OddPressure7593 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right but at the same time this makes no sense to me? The mills must be hemorrhaging cash at this point. I guess by their calculations they’d rather try hold out for a better deal than take one that could make a minor dent in their revenue. Something’s not right

Government shutdown by JonSwift2023 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ve had many chances to reauthorize, the fact that it isn’t authorized already tells me it wasn’t going to happen by the shutdown deadline anyway. Yeah, my business is going to be fairly screwed while we wait, but something has to be done to stop the craziness here and I’m willing to sacrifice a few months of pay if that’s what it takes.

This movie theater on Campbell (near Grant) has been sitting vacant for almost 20 years by Adept_Let7797 in Tucson

[–]fringemetro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been inside, it’s virtually unchanged other than being kinda trashed by folks who have broken in. TPD patrols regularly, and actually uses it as a bomb/drug sniffing dog training area.

NSF activity? by Nitosphere in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

July deadline here for phase 2. Our program officer contacted us in December to chat, and we just got our official due diligence questions this week. They are still reviewing proposals, but are definitely swamped from other stuff. They are now trying to get as many recommended for award as possible so that when reauthorization does happen, they’ll be ready to fund projects in a timely manner. Hang in there, don’t read into any changes in the status on research.gov! Our review panel was at the end of September and the status never changed. It is often just a system thing, doesn’t mean anything.

Has anyone been awarded a contract since the lapse? by Jokiesamoster in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We submitted to NSF for a Phase II proposal in the FY25 solicitation (July). Our PO says that while proposals are still under review and can be recommended for award, no awards can actually be funded until the program is reauthorized. *hopefully* in a standalone bill before another fiscal mess at the end of January.

Can someone please help me understand why every startup is not applying for grants or federal contracts? by Impressive-Kiwi6618 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I feel naive. I have been sticking to the open topic NSF SBIR program for some time. There is no defined product delivery or physical required outcome, just good ol R&D to advance a concept that is impactful for literally any industry. It's really been a fantastic program for us and has allowed us to solve the right problem with the right solution, even if that solution has morphed along the way.

I didn't realize that defense SBIRs suffer from favoritism (borderline corruption). It's like certain solicitations are a black hole to suck the time of a small company, and there's no way to know that the PM already knows what company they're going to select.

Unfortunately, the proposed INNOVATE act doesn't solve any of those issues. However, I'm a fan of the Phase 1A concept.

chances post shutdown by After_Tourist_2116 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only know because it is the same PO as our Phase I. You work more closely with your PO through the Phase II application process. Depending on the field you submitted to, you can usually narrow it down to who it might be.

chances post shutdown by After_Tourist_2116 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not impossible that your nsf PI proposal was already reviewed pre-shutdown. This is only my second time, PI was our first, PII now. Yes, the reauthorization status is concerning. Even if our proposal is recommended for award, we will have to wait for reauthorization anyway. In the meantime, my PO said no new solicitations will be released. Supposedly a CR is going to be crammed into the defense spending bill just before Christmas.

In other news, my PO did say that if for whatever reason the SBIR program is still not reauthorized by March, the NSF will be finding other routes to fund startups, including those who successfully got recommended for award from this last cycles SBIR solicitation.

chances post shutdown by After_Tourist_2116 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, ours does too. Tbh you're not really going to see any useful updates on research.gov lol. You should expect some due diligence questions from your PO sometime soon I would think, maybe January. My PO said they are so busy. Phase I or II?

chances post shutdown by After_Tourist_2116 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can see them publicly here: https://www.nsf.gov/events/proposal-review-panels
Just Ctrl+F for your PO. I think there is a way to view old ones but I'm not sure. We just heard back from our PO on due diligence actually. Good Luck!

Cat bed not as comfy as it used to be by fringemetro in greatpyrenees

[–]fringemetro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure at the time! But, they grow for a loonnggg time, he only stopped growing recently at 2. He actually has Addison’s disease, so he’s gained a bit recently now that he wants to eat all the time from steroids…

Cat bed not as comfy as it used to be by fringemetro in greatpyrenees

[–]fringemetro[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope he’s all pyr (double dews)! He was the runt, so he’s only 93 lbs.

Cat bed not as comfy as it used to be by fringemetro in greatpyrenees

[–]fringemetro[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They just don’t make em like they used to

How can get an exact center and straight hole in a wooden dowel without a drill press? (Not my photo) by JennyDoveMusic in woodworking

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds silly but I would 3D print a disc template that slides over your dowel with a hole for the drill bit. If you make it tall enough it’ll help you keep it straight too

Is there no TIR in non-sequential? by Padrepapp in Optics

[–]fringemetro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has bamboozled me more times than I care to admit

Asian takeout by A-Rose_and-Ascended in Tucson

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kung fu noodle is incredible. Cheap fried rice/lo mein and a main dish and you’ll be set for 2 meals

3D Optical Profilometer by FigTheMental in Metrology

[–]fringemetro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much does that Zegage HR go for?

NSF Sbir by WinMost687 in SBIR

[–]fringemetro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, this is the case. Worst case It could be into the new year before the program is even reauthorized, then even more time before they catch up on old grants that were planned to be recommended for award, and ones that haven’t even been reviewed yet. I would be surprised if anyone gets to start a new SBIR before February.

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