The Arrowhead Center SBIR Accelerator (ACSA) Model
Putting together a strong SBIR proposal takes time. Drawing on the resources and expertise of NM FAST, ACSA provides a guided, structured track of support, from registration to submission. Throughout the multi-week program, participants will receive guidance on areas such as aligning to SBIR/STTR agency priority areas, creating actionable Letters of Support, and creating a complete proposal package that adheres to specific agency requirements. Each week focuses on an aspect of proposal package development and culminates with submission of a competitive proposal package.
Weekly, participants can expect to:
- Attend a virtual meeting
- Complete a portion of their proposal package
- Receive feedback, guidance, and support from NM FAST
Through the ACSA program, you’ll receive targeted support on the following areas of proposal development:
- Registrations
- Project Pitch
- Topic matching
- Letter(s) of support
- Forms
- Grant writing
- Budget creation
The NM FAST program can help you facilitate a meeting or phone call with an appropriate agency program director or technical points of contact, conduct a professional review of your completed proposal package, and be on-call during the submission process.
