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NFS SBIR Extends Deadline

December 1, 2021

SBIR/STTR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION EXTENSION: The current SBIR & STTR Phases I & II proposal submission windows are extended to 5:00 p.m. submitter’s time on January 6, 2022.

Funding opportunity research
June 21, 2022
Finding a funding opportunity that suits your needs is important. Refrain from the temptation of trying to retrofit your company to fit an ill-fitting opportunity in an effort to […]
What is an MVP and how does it relate to SBIR/STTR
June 14, 2022
For any research project including SBIR, an MVP is very important because it can provide feasibility and act as a go/no-go milestone for further research. […]
Summer Special for Founders
June 13, 2022
Get ready for the Summer Special for Founders, a unique opportunity to save 25% to 50% on a bundled service package that includes our two best selling services - our Funding Menu and Proposal Preparation! Available only during Q3 of 2022 #FindYourFunding 💰 💰💰 […]
Christine is selected as a top 10 finalist for NAWBO’s Woman Business Owner of the Year Award
June 9, 2022
Christine is selected as a top 10 finalist for NAWBO's Woman Business Owner of the Year Award. This is the second year in a row for a nomination and top 10 finalists. 🏅🏅 […]
Two uncomfortable side effects of pursuing your goals – Visibility & Criticism:
June 7, 2022
Speak up! If you think you have a product that could shift industry standards; apply for funding. 📣 📣 […]
Pre-seed and seed-stage as a qualification for funding
June 1, 2022
Anyone who has perused through solicitations (either federal such as SBIR or for pitch competitions and accelerators) will notice that one of the many qualifications for applicants is that they are "seed-stage" or "pre-seed stage", but what does that mean and why is important to be in this position for certain funding opportunities? […]
Why disrupting the tech industry is challenging
May 24, 2022
Anyone who has tried to develop a new technology or technology-enabled product can tell you there is often some resistance to change. New technology should theoretically be viewed as exciting. It has the capability to advance outcomes in various industries and often the ability to make life better/easier/more fun. 🌎 🪐 […]
Break the law with federal research grants & find out what can happen.
May 12, 2022
Break the law with federal research grants & find out what can happen. A DOE grantee was recently charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, and money laundering. 😮 […]
3 Things NOT to write in your SBIR/STTR proposal
May 10, 2022
Knowing the things not to say in a grant proposal are just as important as what you do say. 🤭 ☠️ 🙅‍♀️ […]
Department of Defense (DOD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) key dates
May 5, 2022
The #DoD SBIR is a great opportunity for small businesses in any field of technology with an innovative idea. 💡 Applications for the next BAA open soon. […]
What does switching DUNS to UEI mean for your upcoming SBIR/STTR submission?
May 3, 2022
What does switching DUNS to UEI mean for your upcoming SBIR/STTR submission? Hint: it may an impact on your upcoming application, especially if you have a sub-awardee. 😧 📝 ⚠️ […]
On the importance of pain points.
April 26, 2022
Behind the invention of every successful product, there is a story about a person whose needs were not being met by the available industry standard of that time. Problems are what inspire us to innovate.🔬 🧫 🧪 […]
Department of Energy Announces $20 Million in Exploratory Research for Extreme-Scale Science
April 20, 2022
New Funding to enable scientists to explore innovative approaches in priority research areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum information science, high-productivity programming, and discrete event simulation. 🖥 🥼 […]
Department of Agriculture SBIR FY 2023
April 19, 2022
The USDA has already released the RFA for its 2023 FY edition of the SBIR program! 🐄 🌽 Use this extra time to prepare like a pro with the help of E.B. Howard Consulting […]
House Passes $55 Billion Small Business Grant Bill
April 18, 2022
The House voted, 223-203, to pass the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 (H.R. 3807), which would distribute another round of $55 billion to struggling businesses. The bill now moves to the Senate.🏛 📝 […]

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