# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SBIR Info & Advising Session
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Overview of SBIR grants with guidance on eligibility, application process, and commercialization support for founders.About this EventJoin The Brink SBDC and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC) for a hybrid SBIR Info & Advising Session designed to demystify Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding. This workshop is offered through a partnership between The Brink SBDC at the University of San Diego and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization at UC San Diego.The session is ideal for researchers, faculty, and entrepreneurs who have started—or are considering starting—an innovative company. No prior SBIR experience is required. The event will be hosted both onsite at the UC San Diego Design and Innovation Building and virtually via Zoom.What to ExpectSBIR Program OverviewPresented by Matt HuttonFederal agencies offering SBIR grantsSBIR phases and award funding amountsEligibility requirementsHow to identify and search for SBIR opportunitiesGrant Writing Best PracticesProposal structure and key sectionsEffective writing strategiesTiming, planning, and submission considerationsLegal ConsiderationsCorporate law and entity formationIntellectual property and patenting considerationsTurboSBIR OverviewPresented by Alvaro OrtizHostsStephen FlynnInterim Director, The Brink SBDCUniversity of San DiegoJacques ChiraziDirector, The Basement and Entrepreneurship CenterUniversity of California, San DiegoInstructorsMatt HuttonMatt Hutton is a Brink SBDC Advisor and civil engineer with extensive experience in SBIR grant writing and execution. He holds degrees in environmental engineering, has studied biomechanics, and has worked with the California SBDC network for over five years. Matt also leads The Brink SBIR Writing Group.Kit RyanKit Ryan focuses his practice on general corporate matters, including capital markets, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance. A certified public accountant, Kit previously worked as a tax professional and has founded two startup companies.Alvaro OrtizAlvaro Ortiz serves as a Sales Associate at TurboInnovate. TurboInnovate is trusted by organizations including Amgen, the Department of Defense, AFWERX, NHLBI, DOE, technology transfer offices, entrepreneurial support organizations, and startups. Alvaro supports innovators in identifying partners and navigating SBIR funding opportunities through TurboSBIR.Course FormatIn-Person:Design and Innovation Building – 1st Floor, Room 151 (The Basement)UC San Diego9510 Innovation LaneLa Jolla, CA 92093Parking and navigation information: Getting Here (ucsd.edu)Virtual:This session will also be available via Zoom. Registered participants will receive the webinar link upon sign-up. In-person attendance is encouraged.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/sbir-info-and-advising-session/100001982549523995
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, nonprofit, virtual, webinar
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## Event venue details

- **city**: San Diego
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9510 Innovation Ln
- **lat**: 32.879396
- **long**: -117.2322629
- **full address**: 9510 Innovation Ln, 9510 Innovation Lane, San Diego, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SBIR Info & Advising Session being held?
  - **A:** SBIR Info & Advising Session takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 9510 Innovation Ln, 9510 Innovation Lane, San Diego, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SBIR Info & Advising Session?
  - **A:** SBIR Info & Advising Session is organized by San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SBIR Info & Advising Session is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Diego, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SBIR Info & Advising Session sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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