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NSF’s Convergence Accelerator Pilot is issued its first set of awards in 2019. The Convergence Accelerator is a new capability within NSF to accelerate use-inspired, convergence research in areas of national importance that supports two of the Big Ideas and seeks to engage partnerships – notably public-private partnerships ...
The 2019 Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit is a two-day event showcasing food and ag innovations that will change the path of our industry. The event brings together the top startups from around the globe, world class researchers from leading institutions, and resources and partners from across New York State. The event is designed for startups, companies, investors, resource providers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students ...
A.I. vs Algorithms: Your words matter... especially in your proposals ...
For the second consecutive year, Christine E. B. Howard will be demonstrating her advocacy for women in business by participating as a volunteer judge in a woman-owned technology pitch contest ...
Best Practice Tip: ALWAYS contact any funder or agency by phone and/or email before you consider submitting a proposal ...

On Wednesday, August 21st, 2019, Blackstone Launchpad powered by Techstars in collaboration with the University of Buffalo offered students a unique opportunity to develop and pursue their entrepreneurial spirit and ideas through product demonstration, coaching and mentoring, and resource guidance.

E. B. Howard Consulting founder and former Buffalo/Niagara NAWBO chapter president Christine E.B. Howard recently volunteered her coaching, mentoring, resource, and guidance abilities to startup founders and technology innovators at the University.

Mentors were able to get a first-hand look at the up and coming entrepreneurs and their cutting edge products and offer ...

The DOD will begin accepting proposals on September 24, 2019, and will close to proposals on October 23, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Plan ahead and submit your proposal early to avoid heavy traffic on the site during the final week ...
The Entrepreneurs Network is launching an exclusive experience for women focused on driving profitable growth. Women entrepreneurs who can scale by tapping new markets, expanding their product portfolios, and commercializing scientific breakthroughs and new technologies are encouraged to apply to TEN Women Business Accelerator ...
While SBIR is a federal grant program, each of the 11 participating federal agencies runs its SBIR program a little differently ...
When beginning the process of applying for SBIR funding, it is important to know which type of funding each agency offers. All agencies are different, and depending on the agency, you may be applying for either a grant or a contract. Do you know the difference? We do ...
You may not want to hear this, but if you want funding you need to take care of your online presence. ALL OF IT ...
VentureClash invites the most promising early-stage companies worldwide in digital health, fintech, insurtech and industry 4.0 to compete in Connecticut’s global venture challenge ...
Did you know that it can take 12-15 days for your SAM registration to become active? ...
We now know that all of our clients that completed NSF SBIR's newly required Project Pitch received an official invitation from NSF to submit a full proposal because of our efforts ...
Goals and objectives form the most important part of a project proposal and one should pay great attention while framing them. Well-drafted goals and objectives facilitate in developing an articulate proposal that has high chances of getting funded ...