Beyond #SBIR: Other Non-Dilutive Funding Streams

  • December 19, 2018

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants are a great place to start when searching for funding streams for your small business. Because of the various government organizations that offer grants, SBIR provides plenty of opportunities for grants in a variety of fields. However, SBIR is not the only form of non-dilutive funding available for small businesses; it’s important not to get so caught up in searching for an SBIR, that you overlook other potential funding sources that could be very beneficial for your business.

Female Founders in FinTech 2018 – Proposals Due December 17

  • December 3, 2018

Quesnay launched the Female Founders in Tech Competition in 2017 with great success and expanded the program this year with dedicated tracks for InsurTech and FinTech. 2018 kicked off with the InsurTech track which was global in scope and saw a strong pool of finalists pitch to an audience of over 100 industry leaders. The FinTech Track is now launching on November 12th. Proposals Due December 17.

#SBIR/#STTR Dollar Amount of Awards Adjusted for Inflation

  • November 30, 2018

As of 11/20/2018, participating SBIR funding agencies may issue a Phase I award (including modifications) up to $252,131 and a Phase II award (including modifications) up to $1,680,879 without seeking SBA approval.

#DOD #SBIR 19.1 & #STTR 19.A Broad Agency Announcements Pre-Release

  • November 28, 2018

The Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR 19.1 and STTR 19. A Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) have been pre-released on the DOD SBIR/STTR Small Business Portal. SBIR 19.1 and STTR 19. A Proposals portal opens January 8, 2019, and closes on February 6, 2019.

Pitchfest from SheAngels- SAVE THE DATE – February 23, 2019

  • November 28, 2018

With less than 5% of traditional funding going to women entrepreneurs – there is a way to help female business owners get ahead – it is called SHE ANGELS, as in angel investors! The successful SHE ANGELS investor panelists are giving back and paying it forward by funding, mentoring and guiding entrepreneurs in various industries to thrive and succeed.

#NOAA #SBIR FY 2019 Funding Opportunity

  • November 27, 2018

NOAA SBIR FY 2019 Funding Opportunity is available. The deadline for proposals is January 8, 2019.  All questions regarding the solicitation are due no later than December 5, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.

5G Challenge Verizon EdTech-innovation in middle school education.

  • November 16, 2018

A competition for non-profits, students, and teachers, the 5G Challenge seeks bold and forward-looking approaches to improving education through technology.
10 winners will be awarded $100,000 each to pursue their ideas, as well as mentorship and product development from Verizon 5G and NYC Media Lab specialists.
Applications are due on November 30 – what are you waiting for?!?

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