In this episode, BioVentures’ Rebecca Todd discusses SBIR and STTR funding programs and how they help startups and researchers turn early-stage scientific innovations into market-ready products. She explains recent program changes, the differences between SBIR and STTR, how to identify the right funding opportunities, and what makes a proposal competitive. Rebecca also shares practical advice for navigating the application process and highlights the support available to Arkansas innovators through BioVentures and other entrepreneurial organizations.