English subtitles for clip: File:Section 3.2 Addressing Transition Pathways & Risks (SBIR STTR Transition Overview) (DARPA).ogv

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There are three main transition pathways for SBIR or STTR-funded technologies: First, into one of the military services, through a DARPA program, through an Acquisition Program

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within one of the services -- or through the direct sale of a military product or service to a commercial supplier to the DoD.

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Second, into other federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security for deployment into the first responder end-user community. And third, into the commercial marketplace.

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Regardless of the transition pathway, in most cases, companies will pursue transition within a competitive environment.

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Along with competitors, the risk of introducing new technology into operational environments creates barriers and challenges that will need to be addressed and overcome.

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Defining those risk areas early is an important component of your transition planning activities.

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The National Research Council has prepared  a report that includes identification of  the following risk areas associated with transitioning SBIR technologies:

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Ability to obtain funding to complete technology development, Robustness of technology for integration into a DoD system, Meeting DoD program schedule,

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Meeting testing and engineering specs, Ability to deliver on time and within budget, and Ability to scale

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Addressing these and other risk areas, specific to your technology or project is critical to increasing the probability of your project’s transition success.