First-time DOE SBIR/STTR applicants can receive expert proposal support through the DOE Phase 0 Program—quarterly enrollment and rolling support.
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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.
Illinois Life Sciences Startups Can Secure $15K in SBIR Proposal Support with iBIO Propel
Illinois life sciences startups can access $15,000 in SBIR proposal support through the iBIO Propel Awards Program—exclusively for Propel members.
How to understand the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and why it matters for innovators
The Growth Accelerator Fund Competition strengthens accelerators and ESOs that guide deep-tech founders toward SBIR and STTR success across the U.S.
South Dakota Offers $5K to Strengthen SBIR/STTR Proposals Before Submission
South Dakota small businesses can apply for $5,000 in support to develop and submit stronger Phase I SBIR/STTR proposals.
South Carolina Startups Can Access Strategic SBIR Support Through USC’s FAST Program
South Carolina startups can access USC’s FAST program for proposal guidance, mentoring, and commercialization support—rolling admissions and tailored resources.
DC SBIR/STTR Proposal Applicants Can Secure $10K to Power Their SBIR/STTR Proposals
District-based startups can receive up to $10,000 in guided support to prepare competitive SBIR/STTR proposals through DSLBD’s Phase 0 Program.
NIH Hits Pause on SBIR and STTR: What the Latest Guidance Means for Your Funding Strategy
NIH abruptly paused SBIR and STTR activity, creating uncertainty for applicants who now require strategy, preparation, and airtight compliance more than ever.
Archer Career Wins Illinois Innovation Voucher for AI-Powered College Retention Initiative
Archer Career, a leading provider of microlearning career education, has been awarded a competitive Illinois Innovation Voucher to accelerate the development of its next-generation AI-powered platform, Archer AI.
Submission Perfect: How to Survive the New Intelligent SBIR/STTR Ecosystem
A new end-to-end SBIR/STTR ecosystem is raising the stakes for how smooth, compliant, and detail-perfect your grant submission must be—here’s how grant writers and funding-seeking organizations must adapt to avoid being dismissed on a “technicality.”