Most Project Pitches to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program get rejected. Without approval, you can’t even apply for the $305,000 Phase I award.
Join OST Global Solutions and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) for a free, live webinar where our experts will show you how to prepare a Project Pitch that gets approved and positions you for success. Our Proposal Lab clients have achieved a 40% win rate — 2.5x the national average.
Date: Monday, Sept 29, 2025
Time: 2–3 PM ET
Format: Live webinar with Q&A
Register Now to Reserve Your Spot
What You’ll Learn in This Webinar
- How to prepare and submit your Project Pitch to NSF
- What elements reviewers look for in an effective pitch
- Strategies to increase your odds of pitch approval
- How to position your pitch for the full Phase I proposal
About the Speakers
Olessia Smotrova, Chief Strategy Officer of OST Global Solutions, has led hundreds of multimillion- and multibillion-dollar proposals, helping clients win over $23 billion in government contracts.
Kim Mozingo, Vice President of Federal Programs at TEDCO, leads efforts to connect Maryland companies with federal funding opportunities.
Julia Deng, Director of SBIR Programs at TEDCO, oversees SBIR/STTR initiatives that provide technical assistance and support for Maryland innovators.
