University Research Services and Administration: *Special Seminar* Julie Turner Collins Director of the SBIR Program Georgia Tech Julie focuses on assisting life science companies secure federal SBIR/STTR dollars. In the past five years, she has assisted with more than a 100 applications. “SBIR/STTR 101“ Each year the federal government awards over $2 billion to small high-technologybusinesses for innovative research that leads to commercialization of new products. These awards are often granted to university spin-outs for translational research. This presentation will cover the basics of SBIR/STTR funding, and how to use these funds as seed for funding for a university spin-out. Friday September 28th, 2012 10:00- 11:30 AM 230 Urban Life Center All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend