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Know Before You Apply: SBIR / STTR Program
08/01/2023 | 6 MIN READ

Know Before You Apply: SBIR / STTR Program

This article will give a general overview of the SBIR funding program, its advantages, its...

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Non-Dilutive Funding Options: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
12/12/2022 | 6 MIN READ

Non-Dilutive Funding Options: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Grant Programs The two main grant progr...

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Tips for a Successful SBIR Application
10/31/2022 | 5 MIN READ

Tips for a Successful SBIR Application

9 insights to consider from past Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant recipient...

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The Lean Model Canvas Approach to Developing Research Grants
11/29/2021 | 5 MIN READ

The Lean Model Canvas Approach to Developing Research Grants

Learn about how you can use the LEAN Model Canvas to help you draft a grant proposal. What...

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Understanding the SBIR Review Process
10/18/2021 | 6 MIN READ

Understanding the SBIR Review Process

Understand the SBIR review process for applications after submission, from application com...

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How to Create a Competitive SBIR Application
09/27/2021 | 9 MIN READ

How to Create a Competitive SBIR Application

Tips on how to craft a winning SBIR proposal, specifically the summary and aims page. Gran...

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How to Write a Great National Science Foundation Project Pitch
09/08/2021 | 5 MIN READ

How to Write a Great National Science Foundation Project Pitch

NSF Project Pitches allow companies to “pre-apply” for an SBIR/STTR award from the NSF. Th...

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Do's & Don'ts of the SBIR Grant Application Process
06/02/2021 | 8 MIN READ

Do's & Don'ts of the SBIR Grant Application Process

This article details how to write an SBIR grant proposal, at both the NIH and the NSF. Sma...

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Introduction to the SBIR Program
05/19/2021 | 7 MIN READ

Introduction to the SBIR Program

The SBIR program is a well-funded and extensive governmental funding program that aims to ...

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What are SBIR/STTR Grants?
05/19/2021 | 3 MIN READ

What are SBIR/STTR Grants?

SBIR and STTR federal grants are an important part of many startup's development. What are...

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How to Mine Federal Databases for Funding Opportunities
03/06/2021 | 5 MIN READ

How to Mine Federal Databases for Funding Opportunities

How to use federal databases to craft an amazing SBIR/STTR grant proposal. There are a lar...

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Federal Funding for COVID-19 Research
01/08/2021 | 5 MIN READ

Federal Funding for COVID-19 Research

Learn about federal initiatives and the funding available to fight COVID-19. This article ...

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8 Tips for Writing a Winning SBIR
09/14/2020 | 6 MIN READ

8 Tips for Writing a Winning SBIR

Learn about the SBIR program and how scientist-entrepreneurs can avoid common pitfalls. Fu...

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Department of Defense (DoD) Funding: Understanding the Options
08/26/2020 | 8 MIN READ

Department of Defense (DoD) Funding: Understanding the Options

Understanding the options for DoD funding and how to best qualify. When seeking funding fr...

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9 Strategies for Winning Grants at the NIH and Beyond
07/27/2020 | 8 MIN READ

9 Strategies for Winning Grants at the NIH and Beyond

9 strategies for winning grants in the U.S., especially at the NIH. Key Issues Facing Gran...

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DoD Funding Strategies: Understanding the DoD Perspective
07/20/2020 | 8 MIN READ

DoD Funding Strategies: Understanding the DoD Perspective

Learn more about the DoD perspective when awarding funding. In order to understand the bes...

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10 Tips for a Competitive SBIR or STTR Proposal
06/30/2020 | 8 MIN READ

10 Tips for a Competitive SBIR or STTR Proposal

Learn more about what you need to receive small business funding. The 10 tips for writing ...

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Finding Funding for Your Biotech Startup
06/08/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Finding Funding for Your Biotech Startup

There are 4 main types of resources available for small businesses. Are you looking to fin...

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How Incubators Can Improve Your SBIR/STTR Grant Application
05/15/2020 | 4 MIN READ

How Incubators Can Improve Your SBIR/STTR Grant Application

Learn how incubators can improve your SBIR grant application. The SBIR/STTR grant applicat...

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What are Angel Investors and Does Your Startup Need One?
04/22/2019 | 7 MIN READ

What are Angel Investors and Does Your Startup Need One?

Angel investors are affluent individuals who have the means to provide capital. These inve...

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