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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants are a great place to start when searching for funding streams for your small business. Because of the various government organizations that offer grants, SBIR provides plenty of opportunities for grants in a variety of fields. However, SBIR is not the only form of non-dilutive funding available for small businesses; it’s important not to get so caught up in searching for an SBIR, that you overlook other potential funding sources that could be very beneficial for your business ...

Entrepreneurship is exciting. When you have the opportunity to make your idea come to life and start your dream business, it can be difficult to think about anything else, especially #evaluation. However, there is a place where evaluation and entrepreneurialism intersect. Regardless of what stage your business is in, it is important to be constantly evaluating and adjusting based on data ...

We have your SBIR/STTR schedule for 2019. We know when ALL of the SBIR proposals are due for 2019. ALL OF THEM. Now is the time to put plans into place to ensure that your proposals are submitted on time.  ...

Quesnay launched the Female Founders in Tech Competition in 2017 with great success and expanded the program this year with dedicated tracks for InsurTech and FinTech. 2018 kicked off with the InsurTech track which was global in scope and saw a strong pool of finalists pitch to an audience of over 100 industry leaders. The FinTech Track is now launching on November 12th. Proposals Due December 17 ...

As of 11/20/2018, participating SBIR funding agencies may issue a Phase I award (including modifications) up to $252,131 and a Phase II award (including modifications) up to $1,680,879 without seeking SBA approval ...

The Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR 19.1 and STTR 19. A Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) have been pre-released on the DOD SBIR/STTR Small Business Portal. SBIR 19.1 and STTR 19. A Proposals portal opens January 8, 2019, and closes on February 6, 2019 ...

With less than 5% of traditional funding going to women entrepreneurs - there is a way to help female business owners get ahead - it is called SHE ANGELS, as in angel investors! The successful SHE ANGELS investor panelists are giving back and paying it forward by funding, mentoring and guiding entrepreneurs in various industries to thrive and succeed ...

NOAA SBIR FY 2019 Funding Opportunity is available. The deadline for proposals is January 8, 2019.  All questions regarding the solicitation are due no later than December 5, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern ...

Looking for funding? We have your list for December. December will be here before you know it, so act fast ...

A competition for non-profits, students, and teachers, the 5G Challenge seeks bold and forward-looking approaches to improving education through technology. 10 winners will be awarded $100,000 each to pursue their ideas, as well as mentorship and product development from Verizon 5G and NYC Media Lab specialists. Applications are due on November 30 - what are you waiting for?!? ...

Want to pitch a VC (venture capitalist)? You’ll need a “warm introduction” first. At least that’s what most in the business will advise.

Find a person, typically a man, who made the VC you’re interested in pitching a whole bunch of money at some point and have them introduce you. Why? Because VCs love people who’ve made them money; naturally, they’ll be willing to hear you out if you’ve got at least one money-maker on your side.

There’s a big problem with that cycle. Not all entrepreneurs are friendly with millionaires ...

Looking for dilutive funding? Want a Venture Capital firm that will take you seriously regardless of your gender and/or ethnicity? We have the list of VC firms for you.

Once in a blue moon, a client will come to us and tell us about an experience they had attempting to secure dilutive funding. Their perception is that they were not taken seriously even though they were as fully prepared as any other organization.

Their perception is that gender and/or ethnicity played a role in the decision-making process. Their company was not given as serious of ...

Have an amazing idea for a global solution but need some #funding to get the idea off the ground? #USAID is there to help! ...

We share always as many #funding programs as we find with our community. Some November dates are coming up quickly, so act fast.

As always, be sure to check with each #funder with regard to focus, fit, funding amounts, deadlines, and approach before applying.

Don't see #funding that fits your needs? Let us develop a highly curated menu to fit your specific funding needs. We can identify federal, state, foundation, or other #funding opportunities that can help sustain existing initiatives or make new plans and future successes a reality. Schedule a consult call with us here.

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