About Us
Grant Engine’s Mission is to Save Lives and Extend the Length of a Quality Life
We achieve this by securing the non-dilutive funding our clients need to develop and introduce groundbreaking advancements that improve our society, we do this in diverse industries in healthcare, biotechnology, life sciences and a host of other industries.
Why Grant Engine?
We deliver the highest win rate in the industry — 2X to 4X the national average — because we don’t just write grants. We build great products and great companies, ensuring that our clients’ innovations are not only funded but also poised to succeed in the market
What Sets Us Apart?
World-Class Team
At Grant Engine, we specialize in helping science and technolgy-driven companies secure and maximize non-dilutive funding through our end-to-end Find, Win, and Manage process.
Our team of deeply experienced experts, who are veterans of both industry and funding agencies, work closely with you to craft rigorous, compelling narratives that resonate with reviewers and drive funding success. We don’t just win you funding grants. We position your science to win in the marketplace.
Exclusive SME Review Process
Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) rigorously assess your innovation’s funding readiness, evaluating key score-driving factors such as:
- Significance, innovation, and differentiation over standard care
- Clinical impact and regulatory readiness
- Intellectual property position and freedom to operate
- Human subjects considerations and necessary documentation
Elite External Review
We’ve curated an exceptional team of 35+ top-tier reviewers—seasoned study section members with a track record of winning grants.
They provide:
- Expert scoring based on Grant Engine’s proprietary algorithm
- Scoring aligned with the funding agency’s criteria
- Identification of weaknesses, gaps, and potential red flags
- Clear, actionable strategies to strengthen your application
A Team That Loves What We Do
We believe that if our team loves what they do, they will go the extra mile for your success. As demonstrated by internal reviews we do three times a year, and our external Glassdoor reviews, our team loves where they work. As a result, our passion drives your results.
Durable Values at Our Core
At Grant Engine, we uphold a set of core values that shape our approach and fuel our success, our values are:
Trust – We believe trust is the combination of competence, integrity, and benevolence.
Client Success – Your goals are our mission, our business model is when you win, we win.
Excellence Without Bias – Data-driven decisions, superior results.
Teamwork – Collaboration that amplifies impact.
When you partner with Grant Engine, you gain more than grant funding—you gain a team that’s dedicated to helping you win in the market, so your innovation can change lives.
Let’s build something great together.
Take a look at our most recent blog posts about writing and winning grants, below, or see all posts at Grant Engine Blog.
SBIR / STTR Paylines by NIH Institute
Knowing NIH grant paylines is important information to assess whether or not your project will be funded. For fast and customized insights into the funding landscape, please feel free to text us anytime on (650) 885-9872 or email tara@grantengine.com. An NIH payline...
State of NC offers incentives for SBIR/STTR Grants and The Match is back!
Critical info for the 2025 ‘One North Carolina Small Business Program,’ which enables the commercialization of new technologies, while providing more jobs and investment in our respective communities. READ ON:
Economic Impact of SBIR Program: America’s Seed Fund
This report examines the broad economic impact of the SBIR/STTR programs, with a particular focus on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) within NIH.
Unlock Growth With Colorado’s Advanced Industries Grants
Calling all small businesses with innovative bioscience in Colorado! Seize a transformative opportunity to propel your early-stage company forward with the Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant—right here in the heart of Colorado.
Navigating Foreign Risk Assessment for the SBIR/STTR program at NIH, CDC, and FDA
Part of the re-authorization of the SBIR/STTR program is a new layer of complexity for applicants: the assessment of foreign risk. This change is highlighted by the recent NIH Notice “Clarification of Implementation of the NIH SBIR and STTR Foreign Disclosure...
It's Time to Get Your Funding
If you’re ready to get serious about winning non-dilutive funding, we’re ready to make that goal a reality. Contact us directly by emailing funding@grantengine.com or call us directly at (650) 937-9164 or texting (650) 885-9872.
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