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Wisconsin Startups Can Receive $4,500 for SBIR/STTR Proposal Support
Wisconsin entrepreneurs can access up to $4,500 for professional SBIR/STTR proposal development through the CTC’s Assistance Micro-Grant Program ...
How Strong Evaluation Drives Funding and Growth in Economic Development and Innovation
Strong evaluation frameworks turn data into funding power, helping innovation and economic development programs prove impact and attract future investment ...
As of January 2026: Where Things Stand with SBIR STTR Reauthorization
As of January 5, 2026, SBIR and STTR remain without reauthorization. Here’s the current status and practical next steps ...
First-Time SBIR Applicants: DOE Phase 0 Program Offers Strategic Federal Proposal Support
First-time DOE SBIR/STTR applicants can receive expert proposal support through the DOE Phase 0 Program—quarterly enrollment and rolling support ...
How to understand the difference between NIH Highlighted Topics and Funding Opportunities
NIH clarifies the difference between Highlighted Topics and Funding Opportunities. Misunderstanding the distinction can undermine proposal success ...
Missouri Entrepreneurs: Secure $2,500 through FAST to Prepare a Winning SBIR Proposal
Missouri startups can access $2,500 in grant writing support for SBIR proposals through the state’s SBDC Phase 0 FAST Grant ...
How NASA SBIR/STTR Program Is Changing for 2026
NASA’s SBIR/STTR program switches to a Broad Agency Announcement in 2026 with phased appendices offering flexible proposal timing and reset ...
How to Tell Your Startup’s Story in an SBIR/STTR Proposal
A compelling narrative can make your SBIR/STTR proposal stand out in a highly competitive funding environment ...
Illinois Life Sciences Startups Can Secure $15K in SBIR Proposal Support with iBIO Propel
Illinois life sciences startups can access $15,000 in SBIR proposal support through the iBIO Propel Awards Program—exclusively for Propel members ...
How NSF STRIDE Ventures Is Redefining What “Ready” Means for Innovation
NSF’s Critical Minerals Challenge raises the bar for innovation readiness, making early evaluation essential for credibility, accountability, and commercialization success ...
How to understand NIH unified funding strategy and why it matters for applicants
NIH is implementing a unified funding strategy to make award decisions more consistent and transparent. Here is what applicants need ...
How NSF’s Expanded Technical Support Signals a Shift in Evaluation, and Why Teams Need Evaluators at the Table Now
NSF’s expanded technical support makes evaluation a front-end strategy decision, not a back-end requirement, for emerging innovation teams ...
How to Navigate New NSF Review Rules Without Losing Your Shot at Funding
NSF rule changes raise the bar on proposal readiness. One weak submission can now close doors. Here is how to ...
How to understand NIH emergency peer-review modifications and why they matter right now
NIH introduced emergency peer-review modifications that affect evaluation, timelines, and committee operations. Here is what applicants need to know ...
How to understand NAIRR and why this new NSF opportunity matters
NSF’s NAIRR Foundations opportunity funds the operational core of a national AI research resource. Here is what applicants need to ...
