Resources

Welcome to our resources page. This is our collection of resources that you may find helpful for your organization. Check back regularlly as we are always updating this page.

Web presence and its importance in acquiring funding

Your web presence is more important than you think! 💻 Your web site and social media creates a potential investors' first impression of you before you ever meet. 😱 ...
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Diversifying your funding

Diversifying your #funding portfolio is key to remaining viable as a business or nonprofit. 💰💎💸 ...
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Intellectual property rights and federal funding

Use patent law to protect your intellectual property when working with all #funders, including the federal government 🔐 ...
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Registrations for SBIR

Registrations are an all important and often overlooked first step in any #SBIR application 👀 ...
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Research Hubs

Research hubs are the ideal venue for #smallbusiness owners looking to network. Meet likeminded founders, potential hires, and industry mentors! 💼 🧠 ...
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SMART Objectives

Savvy #Smallbusiness owners will make sure their objectives are as SMART as their innovative idea! 💡 SMART is an acronym for "specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound" ...
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Checklist for those seeking funding

This checklist is a must for any business seeking funding. Identifying certain criteria will help businesses find relevant funding for their needs.🎯✅ ...
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Venture Philanthropy

Venture Philanthropy (VP) is a great way to fund much needed programs to help beneficiaries. Is VP right for you? 🎁 ...
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Data rights in Small Business Innovation Research contracts

Learn about your data rights as they relate to #SBIR #grants! 🔐 ...
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Technology funding

While it is true that there is no such thing as a technology funder, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of getting your technology funded. 🤖 ...
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Grants: facts and fiction

There is no such thing as "free money", there are however great opportunities for grants in the private and federal space. 💴 ...
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Letters of Support

Learn the Best Practices for Obtaining Letters of Support for your #funding proposal! 📝 ...
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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. 🕰 ...
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Grammar affects credibility in writing

Spelling and grammar can influence how readers view you and your credibility - and spellcheck alone is not enough! 🔎 ...
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TABA: How to find it and how to use it

Learn about TABA and how it can help you finance commercialization activities. 💴 ...
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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. 💻 🖊 ...
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The program officer: Why you should ALWAYS contact them

The program officer: Why you should ALWAYS contact them 📞 ...
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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 ...
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PI Responsibilities Before, During, and After Award.

As a PI, you will have many responsibilities to uphold before, during and after a research project. 🔬 🧫 🧪 Are you ready? ...
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Reading the solicitation and why it is important

Why is reading each #funding opportunity solicitation so important? 📖 📚 👓 It includes information on key dates, award amounts, and content/formatting ...
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