President Parmalee Consulting Group Inc. Kristen (Kris) Parmelee specializes in SBIR/STTR preparations and submissions and has worked on over 300 proposals throughout the course of her career. She has assisted with submittals to all 11 participating federal agencies for a range of SBIR/STTR-related funding opportunities but specializes in NIH and NSF proposals, making her acutely aware of trends and themes among review panels. She works closely with a wide range of small businesses, research institutions including Purdue University, University of Florida, UNeTech, and University of Illinois, as well as and incubators and accelerators to support faculty and small business owners through the SBIR/STTR process. Her depth of experience in the grant writing field has allowed her to create a highly refined process that provides maximum efficiency and results in quality and competitive proposals. After more than 20 years as a consultant, Kris has developed long-term relationships with many of her clients. It’s not just about a single project; it’s about creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and growth.