Dawnbreaker Company Profile
Dawnbreaker is a professional services firm providing commercialization assistance to advanced technology firms and their investors. Dawnbreaker specializes in business planning, market research and valuation in the commercial sector and transition planning within DoD using a unique blend of individualized mentoring, training seminars, and/or consulting. Two distinguishing features characterize Dawnbreaker’s work. First, is the emphasis on measurable results. Second, is to use an approach that helps grow our client’s business. Fifty percent of Dawnbreaker’s clients receive private sector financing within 18 months after developing business plans with our assistance. Sixty percent of the DoD participants receive Phase III funding within 20 months of program completion. Since 1990 we have worked with over 4,458 SBIR, STTR, and ATP funded projects and have received consistent and positive praise for our work. The combined sales and investment in the firms we have assisted total in excess of two billion dollars.
News from Dawnbreaker:
U.S. Department of Energy Releases Second Video in Series on How to Write a Successful DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant Application
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Programs has released the second of three videos in its highly anticipated series focused exclusively on writing winning Phase I grant applications in response to DOE's SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs). The series, Successful DOE SBIR/STTR Proposal Writing Tips, highlights three […]
Dawnbreaker, in Conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy Phase 0 Program, Releases Video Series on How to Write a Successful DOE SBIR/STTR Proposal
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Phase 0 program has released its highly anticipated video series focused exclusively on writing winning proposals in response to DOE's SBIR and STTR Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs). Successful DOE SBIR/STTR Proposal Writing Tips highlights three small high-tech R&D companies, each with extensive DOE […]
Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Partners with the Department of Energy Phase 0 Program
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has partnered with the Department of Energy (DOE) Phase 0 SBIR/STTR Assistance Program with the goal of helping more women-owned small businesses compete for federal funding. Each year, the federal government injects $2.5 billion into U.S. small businesses via the Small Business […]
Dawnbreaker to Spearhead the DOT SBIR Commercialization Assistance Program
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Dawnbreaker, Inc. a possible multiple year agreement to provide support services for its Commercialization Assistance Program (CAP). Under the agreement, Dawnbreaker is providing Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awardees commercialization assistance, which includes market research. Additional services will […]
U.S. Department of Energy Releases FOA; Phase 0 Program Accepting Applications
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) this week released its 2016 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release I Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). To view the FOA and corresponding deadlines, visit http://science.energy.gov/sbir/funding-opportunities. DOE's SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Assistance Program is accepting applications from eligible small businesses in tandem with this release. DOE's aim […]
U.S. Department of Energy Phase 0 Program is now Accepting Applications with Topic Release
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued topics yesterday for the upcoming FY16 Phase I Release I Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). To align with this release, DOE's SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Assistance Program is now accepting applications from eligible small businesses. To determine eligibility and apply for Phase 0 assistance, […]
U.S. Department of Energy Phase 0 Program to Begin Accepting Applications with Topic Release
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will be issuing SBIR/STTR topics on July 20th, 2015 for the upcoming FY16 Phase I Release I Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). In tandem with this date, DOE's SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from eligible small businesses. As the […]
Dawnbreaker to Host 2015 Navy Opportunity Forum®
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The 15th annual Navy Opportunity Forum® will be held June 1-3, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, VA. The 2015 Navy Opportunity Forum® provides a unique opportunity for attendees to view and evaluate technology transitioning from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer […]
Dawnbreaker Releases New Website, Resources for Agency and Private Clients
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Dawnbreaker, Inc. launched its brand new corporate website today, www.dawnbreaker.com. The company's internal team of web designers and developers has worked to streamline the site in order create a vast resource for clients. The result is an informative and expansive portal for both current and potential clientele, which contains […]
U.S. Department of Energy Phase 0 Program Announces New Webinar on SBIR Proposal Process
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — On behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Dawnbreaker will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, January 22nd titled Addressing the Mandatory Sales & Licensing Revenue Statement in a Phase I DOE SBIR/STTR Proposal. The webinar will be held at 11 am EST. To register for the event, please visit http://www.dawnbreaker.com/doephase0/webinar. The highly anticipated […]
U.S. Department of Energy Phase 0 Program Announces New Webinar on Indirect Rates
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Program is hosting a webinar on what many small research & development firms believe to be the most confusing part of the SBIR proposal process – Indirect Rates. Calculating Indirect Rates for DOE SBIR/STTR Grants will be hosted by […]
U.S. Department of Energy Phase 0 Program Offering New Webinar on Budget Justification
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Phase 0 program is continuing its webinar series, this time enlisting Colorado-based accounting firm ReliAscent to host a special session titled "DOE Phase I SBIR/STTR Budget Justification Training." The webinar will take place on Wednesday, December 17th at 11 am Eastern, and will […]
U.S. Department of Energy Phase 0 Program Begins Offering Services, Announces New Webinar Date/Time
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on Monday, November 24th for its SBIR/STTR Phase I, Release 2. To supplement the release, the newly launched DOE Phase 0 Program will host its first webinar, titled 10 Steps in Submitting a Phase I SBIR/STTR Proposal […]
U.S. Department of Energy Phase 0 Program to Host Webinar, Offer Services in Tandem with Release of FOA
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on Monday, November 24th for its SBIR/STTR Phase I, Release 2. In tandem with the release, the newly launched DOE Phase 0 Program will host its first webinar, and begin offering services to eligible applicants. […]
U.S. Department of Energy Launches SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Assistance Program
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has officially launched its first ever SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Assistance Program, aimed at helping eligible small R&D businesses and individuals successfully apply for SBIR/STTR federal funding from the DOE. Since the program is entirely funded by the DOE, these services are available at […]
Dawnbreaker Design Launches Signature Webinar Series To Help Small Businesses Increase Web Presence
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Dawnbreaker Design is set to deliver a series of seven webinars aimed at helping small research and development firms achieve a prominent web presence. The "Building a Web Presence" Webinar Series will focus on best practices and proven techniques to help better position companies in front of target […]
Rural State Entrepreneurs/SBIR Awardees to Lead Live Virtual Event Hosted by USSOCOM
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SBIR program will host a live virtual panel discussion titled, "Successful Entrepreneurs from Rural States Talk about Growing an Advanced Technology Firm," on February 4th, 2014 from 2 – 3 pm EST. The online event will feature a panel of business owners […]
Minority-owned Business Leaders/SBIR Awardees to Lead Live Virtual Event Hosted by USSOCOM
"Successful Minority Entrepreneurs Talk about Growing an Advanced Technology Firm" hosted September 12, 2013 from 2 – 3 pm EDT ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SBIR program is set to host a live virtual panel discussion titled "Successful Minority Entrepreneurs Talk about Growing an Advanced Technology Firm," on September […]
Women Entrepreneurs/SBIR Pioneers to Lead Live Virtual Event Hosted by USSOCOM
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SBIR program is set to host a live virtual panel discussion titled, "Successful Women Entrepreneurs Talk about Growing an Advanced Technology Firm," on July 25th, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT. The online event will feature a panel of women […]
