Changes to NSF SBIR/STTR PPAG
Here is everything you need to know about the new updates to the NSF SBIR/STTR proposal preparation instructions for 2023. 🧐
Category: Knowledge is Power
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What makes a “great team” in SBIR?
Is your team a great fit for SBIR? Read on to learn tips and tricks for creating a competitive team when seeking SBIR funding.
5 ways to get ready for FY2023 ED/IES SBIR Program Solicitation
ED/IES SBIR anticipates releasing three open FY2023 solicitations in early to mid-January 2023, with a due date 60 days after release. Are you ready? 📚
Convergence Accelerator Evaluations
Looking for an Independent External Evaluator to fulfill the requirements of your NSF Convergence Accelerator proposal? Look no further! 👁 🔭
The importance of revision
Author Roald Dahl asserts that “Good writing is essentially rewriting”, and we tend to agree. For best results, edit thoroughly, critically, and iteratively.📝 📝 📝
Building your evaluation plan for NSF Regional Innovation Engines
Each Engine must develop a comprehensive Evaluation Plan that establishes appropriate criteria, goals, and growth/success indicators aligned with the Engine’s vision. A well-versed evaluator will know how to construct the evaluation plan in a meaningful way. 📊 🧾
Budgets: From the bottom up, not the top down
Best practice for budget building – always start at $0 and add the most crucial costs first. This methodology insures your grant budget will be reasonable and accurate .📊
Knowledge Vault: SBIR Readiness Checklist
Visit the Knowledge Vault for the new SBIR readiness checklist! 📋
Words to avoid when drafting a grant proposal
Certain words or phrases can be a red flag to reviewers and undermine the credibility of your overall proposal. 📝🚩 Here is what not to say when addressing reviewers, regardless of what type of grant you are applying for
Red flag/Green flag
What does your potential team say about your readiness to apply for large scale non-dilutive funding? Possibly more than you think. If you see any of these red flags in your project team think twice before applying 🛑 ✋ 🚩