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DHS FY25 SBIR Program Solicitation Closes January 21, 2025
DHS FY25 SBIR Program Solicitation Closes January 21, 2025
Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to homeland security innovation. The deadline is fast approaching—start your application now to ...
NIST SBIR Phase I Opportunity: Deadline December 27, 2024
NIST SBIR Phase I Opportunity: Deadline December 27, 2024
NIST SBIR Phase I Opportunity: Deadline December 27, 2024 ...
Our Commitment to Your Success
Our Commitment to Your Success
At E.B. Howard Consulting, we are dedicated to helping you secure the resources and insights needed to achieve your mission ...
DoD SBIR 25.1 and STTR 25.A Solicitations Open Soon
DoD SBIR 25.1 and STTR 25.A Solicitations Open Soon
DOD pre-release scheduled for December 4, 2024, and applications opening January 8, 2025, now is the time to start planning ...
What Applicants Need to Know About Selecting an Evaluation Firm for Their NSF ExLENT Proposal
What Applicants Need to Know About Selecting an Evaluation Firm for Their NSF ExLENT Proposal
Choose an evaluation firm with expertise, independence, NSF knowledge, experience in innovation ecosystems, and the ability to measure impact ...
NSF Announces Funding Opportunity to Train and Expand the U.S. Workforce Across Key Technologies
NSF Announces Funding Opportunity to Train and Expand the U.S. Workforce Across Key Technologies
The NSF ExLENT program offers all Americans opportunities to gain the skills needed to succeed in key technologies and prepare ...
Understanding the Basics of Project and Program Evaluation
Understanding the Basics of Project and Program Evaluation
Learn why evaluation is crucial for successful projects and programs. Discover key components and practical steps to measure impact and ...
TRLs: A Roadmap to Innovation Success
TRLs: A Roadmap to Innovation Success
echnology Readiness Levels (TRLs) are a key framework in SBIR/STTR programs that help assess the maturity and development progress of ...
Unlocking the NIH Small Business Transition Grant: Your Path to Innovation Success
Unlocking the NIH Small Business Transition Grant: Your Path to Innovation Success
The NIH Small Business Transition Grant (R41/R42) helps small business concerns (SBCs) employ and develop entrepreneurial Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) ...
The Role of Evaluation in Customer Success
The Role of Evaluation in Customer Success
Learn how evaluating customer feedback and outcomes can lead to better service and higher satisfaction. Discover strategies for collecting, analyzing, ...
E.B. Howard Consulting Joins the SBIR Partnering Platform: Empowering Innovators to Access Non-Dilutive Funding
E.B. Howard Consulting Joins the SBIR Partnering Platform: Empowering Innovators to Access Non-Dilutive Funding
E.B. Howard Consulting is now listed on the SBIR Partnering Platform, connecting innovators with expert guidance to secure non-dilutive funding ...
Tackling Complex Challenges with Innovative Solutions: The NSF Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator (R2I2) Program
Tackling Complex Challenges with Innovative Solutions: The NSF Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator (R2I2) Program
The NSF Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator (R2I2) program presents a unique opportunity for organizations to lead transformative regional change through ...
Get Ahead of the Holidays: Prepare Your ED/IES SBIR Proposal Now
Get Ahead of the Holidays: Prepare Your ED/IES SBIR Proposal Now
Institute of Education Sciences (IES) SBIR application is due Jan 8, 2025. Get a jump start on it now. Here ...
Announcing DHS SBIR Opportunities with Science & Technology and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
Announcing DHS SBIR Opportunities with Science & Technology and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
The DHS SBIR 2024 solicitation offers significant funding opportunities for innovative technologies addressing homeland security needs, with important dates and ...
Funding for Small Businesses Remains Steady Amid Presidential Administration Trump Transition
Funding for Small Businesses Remains Steady Amid Presidential Administration Trump Transition
Despite political shifts, small business founders can expect stable federal funding and even streamlined processes, ensuring continued support for innovation ...