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Nebraska Innovators, Don’t Miss This $5K Grant to Strengthen Your SBIR/STTR Application
Nebraska small businesses can access $5,000 to strengthen SBIR/STTR proposals with expert support through the state’s Phase 0 grant.
What Startups Deserve from a Consulting Firm And Why It’s Time to Raise the Bar
Our secret shopper review of grant consulting firms revealed a troubling pattern. Here’s what we found, and how we’re doing things differently.
Working with a Consultant: When and How to Get Support for SBIR/STTR Applications
Navigating the SBIR/STTR application process can be complex, especially for small businesses that are new to federal funding. Between writing a compelling technical narrative, crafting a detailed budget, and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, the process requires a significant investment of time and expertise.
Protecting your Startup: The Hidden Risk in Your Consulting Partner
Discover the hidden risk in your consulting partner: offshore ghostwriters and 1099 freelancers jeopardize your SBIR proposal’s security and compliance.
Understanding Eligibility: Are You a Good Fit for Non-Dilutive Funding?
Securing non-dilutive funding can be a transformative opportunity for startups, providing the financial support needed to develop and commercialize innovative solutions without giving up equity.
Mississippi Startups: Get $3K to Prepare Your SBIR/STTR Proposal with MS-FAST
Mississippi’s MS-FAST program provides $3,000 to help startups prepare data-backed SBIR/STTR proposals and boost their federal funding odds.
Protecting your Startup: What You Should Know About “Success Fees”
Success-based consultant fees sound harmless, yet paying them from grant dollars can trigger fraud charges and sink your startup.
MAGNET Is Uniting the Deep South to Lead the Future of Automotive Manufacturing
We’re thrilled to support MAGNET’s bold vision for the Southeast by serving as the evaluation partner and sharing their one-pager.
ARPA-H Launches FRONT Program to Restore Brain Function After Injury
ARPA-H’s new FRONT program funds regenerative brain tissue therapies to reverse “permanent” damage from stroke and trauma.