To increase the effectiveness of your communication with potential funders, pay attention to the layout and design of your messages. 📢 ✉️
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NSF extends the SBIR/STTR submission window, AGAIN!!
The current SBIR/STTR Phase I solicitation submission window end date has been extended to 5:00 PM submitter’s local time on Monday, March 4, 2024. Stay tuned for new SBIR/STTR submission opportunities.
Research Performance Progress Report for ITE’s Feasibility Study for Startup Accelerator Ignition Program
In addition to helping with data collection, your external independent evaluator can also help complete the mandatory Research Performance Progress Report for ITE’s Feasibility Study for Startup Accelerator Ignition Program! 📝 ⛑️📙
Evaluation Reporting: The What, So What, Now What
Evaluation per Professor Gary Rolfe’s reflective practice framework of “What?”, “So what?”, and “Now what?” can help identify areas for improvement and develop a plan for the future. 📏 📐 🏆
Spend time communicating with funders
Spending time seeking non-dilutive funding is about communication with funders. 📞 ✉️ 🖥
GAI and NSF Policy
Recent policy updates to NSF’s proposal preparation and merit review process could affect applicants and reviewers alike. 💻 📄
Congrats to EDA’s 22 Recompete Pilot Program Finalists
We are thrilled to announce that TWO of our clients have been designated as EDA’s Recompete Pilot Program Finalists! We were part of the writing process for one client and served as part of the Red Team Review for another. We would like to congratulate all awardees and finalists. 🏆 🏅 🌟
Start Treating Your Grant Application Like An Investment Strategy: Request a follow-up
When seeking funding for a small business, it’s important to treat grant applications like an investment strategy and make a clear request for follow-up, being specific about what you want and offering various options for communication or scheduling. 📱 ☎️ 📞
Start Treating Your Grant Application Like An Investment Strategy: Highlight traction and milestones
When applying for grants, treat your application like an investment strategy by highlighting traction and milestones. 📊📈
Start Treating Your Grant Application Like An Investment Strategy: Personalize your approach
Personalization takes effort, but it sets you apart from other applicants and can lead to potential rewards. ⭐️ 📝