TL;DR:
Pennsylvania small businesses submitting SBIR/STTR proposals can access free expert reviews, proposal editing, and up to $5,000 in support through iPART’s Proposal Support Program. This service helps make your submission stronger, more competitive, and more likely to be funded.
Competing for SBIR/STTR funding is hard, especially without expert feedback.
Writing a compelling SBIR or STTR proposal is no small task. Between understanding agency requirements, crafting a research narrative, and getting the budget just right, the process can overwhelm even the most seasoned founders. One misstep in the application can mean the difference between securing funding and getting rejected.
Many entrepreneurs don’t have in-house grant writing expertise or enough resources to hire help.
What if expert proposal support didn’t cost you a thing?
Imagine submitting your SBIR/STTR application knowing it has already been reviewed by experts who specialize in federal proposals. Now imagine receiving up to $5,000 in direct support for proposal-related costs—without paying a cent upfront.
It’s possible if you’re a NY-based small business working with the Innovation Partnership (iPART).
Get ahead with proposal review, editing, and targeted funding.
Through the iPART Proposal Support Program, you’ll gain access to:
- Free, expert-level third-party proposal reviews before you submit.
- Proposal editing or consulting to refine your application.
- Reimbursement of up to $5,000 to cover the cost of professional support.
This support applies whether you’re preparing a Phase I or Phase II proposal, and you don’t need a prior award to qualify.
Without this help, your proposal could fall short.
Every year, strong ideas fail to get funded because proposals weren’t clearly written, properly scoped, or strategically positioned for review. Lack of professional input often leads to preventable mistakes.
Skipping this opportunity could mean submitting a weaker proposal—and missing out on $150K to $2M+ in non-dilutive funding.
Let iPART boost your chances of success.
The Proposal Support Program is:
- Free to apply and easy to access for qualifying NYS small businesses.
- Flexible, allowing you to choose your own third-party support vendor.
- Focused on making your proposal fundable before the deadline.
Whether you’re working with a grant writer, needing technical edits, or seeking a pre-submission review, iPART helps cover the costs and improve outcomes.
Submit your proposal support request before the deadline hits.
Visit iPART’s Proposal Support page to apply now. Don’t wait until your proposal is due—reach out early to make the most of this high-impact, zero-cost program.
If you’re unsure where to start or need help connecting with a third-party reviewer, we can help.
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