SBIR reauthorization is not final yet. Agencies are preparing, timelines may compress, and waiting for certainty could cost positioning.
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Knowledge is Power
IP Strategy and SBIR/STTR: Protecting Your Innovation
For startups, intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most valuable assets, particularly in research and development-driven ventures.
Can AI Write Your SBIR Proposal? Yes. Should Inexperienced Companies Be Building “AI Grant Engines”? Not So Fast.
Your TL;DRA recent post from Akela Consultants highlights growing restrictions on AI-generated grant content. That is only part of the story. The bigger issue is not whether […]
When the SBIR/STTR Clock Actually Starts, and Why Most People Get It Wrong
SBIR reauthorization passed Congress, but the real countdown has not started. Learn when the clock begins and what to do now.
Securing Letters of Support for Your SBIR/STTR Proposal
Letters of support can be a powerful component of an SBIR/STTR proposal.
Evaluation Still Matters, Even When a Grant Doesn’t Require an External Evaluator
Some federal grants do not require external evaluators. That does not mean evaluation disappears. Smart applicants still plan how results will be measured.
Why “Evaluation Required” Still Matters When an External Evaluator Isn’t Mandatory
Some grants do not require external evaluators, yet still demand credible evaluation plans. Here is what applicants often miss.
Leveraging Your Network: Partnering for SBIR/STTR Success
Partnerships and collaborations can be powerful assets in developing a competitive SBIR/STTR application.
The Intersection of Policy and Evaluation in Government Funding Programs
Transform policies with data-driven evaluations that enhance effectiveness, equity, and impact in government-funded programs
Understanding the Review Process: What Happens After You Submit?
Submitting an SBIR/STTR proposal is a significant milestone, but what happens next can feel like a mystery.