Christine E.B. Howard is the visionary CEO and Founder of E.B. Howard Consulting, a firm that has successfully secured over $145 million in non-dilutive grant funding since 2013. With an unwavering dedication to the innovation ecosystem, Christine and her team specialize in guiding high-growth startups, small businesses, and consortiums through the intricate process of locating, applying for, and evaluating non-dilutive grant funding.

Christine’s expertise extends to evaluating federally funded projects that support this dynamic ecosystem. She has a deep understanding of the critical role that non-dilutive funding plays in mitigating investment risks and advancing technological commercialization. Her evaluation work ensures that projects not only meet their funding objectives but also align with broader strategic goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

Under Christine’s leadership, E.B. Howard Consulting has become a trusted partner for organizations that bring deep domain expertise, strong teams, and evidence of early market traction. The firm’s comprehensive support spans from identifying the most suitable funding opportunities to managing the complexities of grant applications and project evaluations.

Beyond her consultancy, Christine is a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial community. She actively mentors and advises in prestigious programs such as the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™), Columbia Technology Ventures, the Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator, and NYSERDA’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program. Her insights are highly valued as a pitch judge in major startup competitions, including 43North, Female Founders in Tech, and the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC).

Christine’s commitment to societal advancement is also reflected in her service on several influential boards, including the Buffalo/Niagara National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Ten Thousand Villages, The Upstate Capital Foundation, and Community Connections of New York, Inc. (CCNY). Through these roles, she advocates for sustainable growth and innovation within the community.

With a unique blend of professional acumen and community engagement, Christine E.B. Howard exemplifies leadership in driving innovation and supporting the sustainable development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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We assist our clients in locating, applying for, and evaluating the outcomes of non-dilutive grant funding. We believe non-dilutive funding is a crucial tool for mitigating investment risks, and we are dedicated to guiding our clients through the entire process—from identifying the most suitable opportunities to submitting and managing grant applications.