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Knowledge is Power
Commercialization Planning for SBIR/STTR Stage Companies
Commercialization is an important step in all #SBIR projects, and the time to plan your strategy is long before proposal prep. 🕰
Grammar affects credibility in writing
Spelling and grammar can influence how readers view you and your credibility – and spellcheck alone is not enough! 🔎
TABA: How to find it and how to use it
Learn about TABA and how it can help you finance commercialization activities. 💴
Guarantee my proposal funding?
Can your consultant guarantee your proposal will win? 🥇 🏆 Unfortunately the answer is no. Reviewers alone decide the outcome of a proposal.
How institutional instructions differ from the solicitation – and what you need to know
Institutional instructions and individual solicitations often differ slightly from one another. It is essential to read both to write a competitive proposal. 💻 🖊
The program officer: Why you should ALWAYS contact them
The program officer: Why you should ALWAYS contact them 📞
Personal grants and “free money”-too good to be true?
While there is no “free money” or personal grants, COVID-19 🦠 relief funding is widespread and plentiful. Check out Startup Fund Hub to see what you may be eligible for!
Goals and Objectives: The Difference Between the Two and Why it Matters
The difference between goals 🥅 and objectives is an important distinction to make when preparing a proposal for #SBIR or other agencies.
Success Fees and Why They are Not Worth It
While success fees may sound tempting, they are not worth it in the end. Choose the ethical route instead and you will be rewarded in the long run. ⚠️ 🛑 ✋