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Small Business FAQs
...man-owned business I qualify for some kind of certification that will help me get more business. What is this and how do I do it? Depending on your type of business you may qualify for several state or federal certifications. The SBA provides more about the federal certifications, while ...
Introducing Tyler Arnold, New TREND Program Director and the 2023 TREND Phase 0 Award Recipients
...der, Tyler understands the challenges and opportunities that arise when seeking federal research and development funding. Born and raised in Alaska, Tyler’s entrepreneurial journey has taken him across four countries and multiple U.S. cities, allowing him to blend a local business mindset with a glob...
Invitation to Participate in Alaska SBDC’s TREND Program for the SBIR Phase 0 Grant
Invitation to Participate in Alaska SBDC’s TREND Program for the SBIR Phase 0 Grant TREND will award SBIR Phase 0 funding of up to $10,000 in cash to 4 winning entries Alaska, June 14, 2021 – The Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) is home to the TREND ...
TREND SBIR Phase 0 2024 Competition Opens July 9th
...grant but need extra help getting it across the finish line? The TREND 2024 Phase 0 competition can help! Each year, the TREND Phase 0 competition allows applicants to submit a draft SBIR Phase I proposal along with a request for assistance detailing how up to $5,000 in prize ...
Instructions for Phase 0 Application
...ible for Phase 0 funding, a draft SBIR Phase I or II proposal must be submitted for preliminary review and screening. Applicants are invited to share their Phase 0 submittal prior to midnight, August 15th, 2024 for an initial compliance check and to receive feedback regarding additional information,...
Commercialize This, Commercialize That!
...small businesses and entrepreneurs with commercializing their scalable technology. TREND and the Alaska SBDC has also teamed up with like-minded organizations and funding sources in Alaska’s entrepreneurial community to leverage the available resources so that the best technologies get the support th...
TREND Phase 0 Early Application Deadline is June 30
...ness Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I and Phase II grants. Participants in the Phase 0 grant program have a 30% award rate, compared to the national average of 15%.” Jumpstart your innovation journey by visiting the Alaska SBDC’s TREND website and learn more about the Phase 0 grant program ...
2020 TREND SBIR Phase 0 Awards
...pool of applications was stronger and more competitive than ever. Even though the applications’ submission deadline was disrupted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, due to the strength of the applicant pool TREND increased the number of grant winners from the original three to four! One of th...
Alaska SBDC Opens Funding Opportunity for Alaska Inventors
...optional phase designed to give Phase I and Phase II proposals a greater rate of success by providing expert reviews and financial support. Though not required, SBIR and STTR proposals submitted under the Phase 0 program have a 30% award rate while the national average is just 15%. The ...
Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business
...ff in the recession, a stronger economy, more qualified business owners, and an improvement in small business performance. This trend should continue into 2014. So now is a good time to figure out how this process works and to get your documents in order in case someone comes knocking ...
TREND Phase 0 Award Recipient Spotlight: Alaska Adaptable Housing
...uction, and engagement right here in Alaska. The vision? Innovate, educate, and build stronger communities. We’re talking about standardized construction systems, a shared online housing design, an innovation platform, and community-led building initiatives that maximize local materials, expertise, a...
Join Alaska SBDC and EPSCoR in Congratulating its 2021 Phase 0 Grant Awardees
...Fairbanks Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), $10,000 grants are awarded to innovators and companies in the early stages of deploying technologies with a strong technical basis and competitive edge. This year’s TREND SBIR Phase 0 pool of applications was among the stronge...
New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099
.... Known as the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), this free electronic filing service is secure, accurate and requires no special software. Though available to any business of any size, IRIS may be especially helpful to any small business that currently sends their 1099 forms on paper to the ...
TREND Mentoring UA’s Emerging Entrepreneurs!Â
...er Arnold spends an hour mentoring students in Resilient Innovative Sustainable Economics via University Partnerships (RISE-UP program), led by Magali Eaton and housed under Alaska Center ICE. The RISE-UP initiative comprises four components, each with corresponding programs in all states and locatio...
Programs
In addition to our core services, the Alaska SBDC also offers specialized services through our special programs. on this page: BuyAlaska TREND BuyAlaska BuyAlaska is a statewide collaborative initiative housed by the Alaska Small Business Development Center. BuyAlaska membership is free! List your b...
Anchorage Celebrates the Opening of Alaska’s First Costco Business Center!
Get ready, Anchorage businesses! The highly anticipated Costco Business Center has arrived at Tikahtnu Commons in Anchorage, offering a treasure trove of bulk products and services. The Friday, February 2, grand opening marks a significant moment for the local economy, providing businesses of all si...
Contact Us
...upted and dedicated service, unscheduled walk-in visits are not available. To work with a Business Advisor, you must be registered with us. To learn more about working with us, please see our Getting Started page. Main contact: info@aksbdc.org on this page Statewide Operations Anchorage Center Fairba...