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Innovate UK Offers £3M to Validate Resource Efficiency Solutions
Innovate UK is offering £3 million in Contracts for Innovation to validate high-impact resource efficiency solutions in key sectors ...
Understanding the Cost Match Requirement for SBIR/STTR Phase II and Beyond
For startups advancing to Phase II and beyond in the SBIR/STTR program, the cost match requirement can be a pivotal ...
How to Find Non-Dilutive Funding for Social Enterprises
For startups and organizations with a social mission, non-dilutive funding can be a vital resource for achieving impact without giving ...
Success Stories: How Startups Found and Used Non-Dilutive Funding to Grow
Non-dilutive funding has been instrumental in the growth of numerous startups, enabling them to advance their innovations without relinquishing equity ...
Maine Tech Institute Offers a $5K Boost
Maine innovators can secure $5,000 to strengthen their SBIR/STTR proposals with MTI’s Phase 0 TAP grant ...
New AFWERX SBIR Opportunity: 25.5/E Release 10 Open Topic Phase I Now Open
AFWERX just launched its 25.5/E Release 10 SBIR/STTR Open Topic. Here’s what you need to know ...
What You Need to Know About NSF’s Indirect Cost Rate Policy (And Why It Matters)
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. District Court vacated NSF’s 15% policy (NSF 25-034), reinforcing the need for compliance ...
$8K Available for SBIR/STTR Phase II Proposal and Commercialization Support in Pennsylvania
The Innovation Partnership (iPART) offers $8,000 in grant assistance to Pennsylvania-based small businesses developing SBIR or STTR Phase II proposals ...
The Importance of Evaluation in Securing Grant Funding
Discover how thorough evaluations can enhance your grant applications and increase your chances of obtaining non-dilutive funding. Let E.B. Howard ...
How to Choose the Right Evaluator for Your Project
Discover tips and criteria for selecting an evaluator that best suits your project’s needs. Ensure success with expert guidance from ...
Hawaii Offers $3K HSBIR Phase 0 Grants to Prepare for SBIR/STTR Success
The Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research (HSBIR) Phase 0 grant, managed by the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), is a ...
Why We Never Say “We Guarantee You…”
Discover why we never say "We guarantee you will get funded" 🚫 in our latest blog post! Dive into the ...
Ethical Considerations in Program Evaluation
Ensure your evaluations are conducted ethically and responsibly by focusing on informed consent, confidentiality, transparency, and fairness. Protect participant privacy, ...
New Biotech? Montgomery County Offers $5K Phase 0 Grant for SBIR/STTR Preparation
The Montgomery County SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program – Phase 0 helps new biotech startups secure their first federal SBIR/STTR award ...
The Difference Between Program Evaluation and Valuation
Understand the distinction between program evaluation and valuation and their importance in project funding and growth. Program evaluation assesses effectiveness ...
