NIH foreign-risk reviews can derail strong SBIR/STTR applications when consultants, contractors, vendors, or collaborators introduce undisclosed or prohibited relationships elsewhere.
An award shifts the company from proposal promises to funded execution, where technical milestones, documentation, reporting, financial management, team coordination, and commercialization progress must be managed in practice.
A strong NIFA Phase II submission starts one month early, giving review, upload, and contingency planning the time they require.
October 1 brings new federal policy changes, but funding-ready organizations need program-level analysis before changing their grants strategy or assumptions.
EBHC has appeared on NIH’s SAO list since 2014. Here is what that designation means, and what it does not.
EBHC completed NSF’s free Research Security Training and explains why it matters for proposals, program evaluation, and federally funded research.
Get your business ready for federal contracts with our step-by-step guide to SAM registration! 🏛️ From gathering essential documents to completing the online forms, we’ll walk you through the entire process. 📋✨ Ensure your business is fully prepared to compete in the federal marketplace.
NSF moved major SBIR/STTR proposal instructions online, creating new compliance risks for applicants relying only on solicitation PDFs.
📢 Understanding SBIR vs. STTR: Small businesses lead both programs, but STTR requires mandatory collaboration with research institutions like HEIs. Avoid common misconceptions and maximize your funding potential by knowing your role! 🚀🔬
South Dakota startups can receive $5K in Phase 0 funds for SBIR/STTR proposal prep—advance notice and timeline requirements apply.
