SBIR/STTR is reauthorized through 2031, but expectations have shifted. Teams that adapt early will outperform those relying on old playbooks.
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Wyoming-Based Innovators Can Receive $2K to Prepare Strong SBIR Proposals
Wyoming entrepreneurs can receive $2,000 to support SBIR proposal prep, travel, and data analysis through UW’s Phase 0/00 grant.
How to Navigate DOE’s $293M AI Funding Opportunity “The Genesis Mission” While SBIR Waits
DOE released $293M in AI funding with fast timelines, national lab partnerships, and real opportunity for teams ready to execute now. Applications Due April 28th.
SBIR/STTR Has Passed Congress, What Should You Be Doing While It Awaits Signature?
SBIR/STTR has passed Congress and awaits signature. Use this short window to prepare strong proposals before solicitations return.
Evaluation Still Matters, Even When a Grant Doesn’t Require an External Evaluator
Some federal grants do not require external evaluators. That does not mean evaluation disappears. Smart applicants still plan how results will be measured.
Why “Evaluation Required” Still Matters When an External Evaluator Isn’t Mandatory
Some grants do not require external evaluators, yet still demand credible evaluation plans. Here is what applicants often miss.
Utah Startups Can Tap Into UTIF Support for SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep and R&D Bridging
Utah’s UTIF program provides microgrants and loans to help tech startups submit proposals and bridge SBIR funding gaps.
Oregon Startups Can Access $5K in Support to Strengthen SBIR/STTR Proposals
Oregon businesses can receive up to $5,000 in expert support for preparing SBIR/STTR proposals through Business Oregon’s Phase 0 and 00 grants.
Missouri Entrepreneurs: Secure $2,500 through FAST to Prepare a Winning SBIR Proposal
Missouri startups can access $2,500 in grant writing support for SBIR proposals through the state’s SBDC Phase 0 FAST Grant.
How NSF’s Expanded Technical Support Signals a Shift in Evaluation, and Why Teams Need Evaluators at the Table Now
NSF’s expanded technical support makes evaluation a front-end strategy decision, not a back-end requirement, for emerging innovation teams.