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How to Prepare for SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Before It Arrives

  • February 26, 2026
  • Funding the Future

SBIR/STTR reauthorization is approaching. Six strategic actions innovators should take now to stay competitive and compliant.

How to Prepare for NASA SBIR/STTR Now That the Budget Has Grown

  • February 5, 2026
  • Funding the Future

NASA’s growing SBIR/STTR budget creates opportunity, but only for teams prepared to meet higher expectations and execution scrutiny.

How to Get Evaluation Right for USDA NIFA’s AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems Program

  • January 30, 2026
  • Knowledge is Power

Why evaluation is a credibility test in USDA NIFA’s AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems program and how strong teams prepare early.

How NSF’s Expanded Technical Support Signals a Shift in Evaluation, and Why Teams Need Evaluators at the Table Now

  • December 18, 2025
  • Knowledge is Power

NSF’s expanded technical support makes evaluation a front-end strategy decision, not a back-end requirement, for emerging innovation teams.

Changes to Small Business Programs Create Challenges and Opportunities

  • November 25, 2025
  • News-worthy Nuggets

Key SBA program changes affect eligibility, compliance, and contracting pathways, requiring small businesses to stay vigilant and maintain up-to-date certifications.

Building a Winning Team for SBIR/STTR: Key Roles and Expertise

  • November 12, 2025
  • Knowledge is Power

Assembling a team with the right blend of expertise, leadership, and collaborative partnerships can significantly strengthen your proposal.

When the “Accelerating” Starts… Without the Evaluation Plan

  • November 11, 2025
  • EBHC: Evidently Brilliant

Many federally funded projects forget evaluation until year two. We can assist institutions rebuild data, report outcomes, and restore accountability midstream.

The SBIR/STTR Roadmap: What Every Startup Needs to Know Before Applying

  • October 29, 2025
  • Knowledge is Power

For startups pursuing non-dilutive funding, the SBIR/STTR programs offer a critical pathway to advance research and development while preserving ownership.

State-Level Non-Dilutive Funding: Resources Every Startup Should Know About

  • October 15, 2025
  • Funding the Future

While federal programs like SBIR and STTR often get the spotlight, state-level non-dilutive funding opportunities can be equally valuable for startups seeking financial support for research, development, and growth.

Government Shutdown, SBIR Expiration, and What It Means for Innovators

  • October 6, 2025
  • News-worthy Nuggets

The government shutdown and SBIR/STTR expiration pause federal innovation funding, but prepared companies can emerge stronger when programs resume.

 

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