About Us
Our Mission: Save Lives & 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. Contact us to learn more.
A Funding Win Rate
2 x – 4 x
The National Average
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 Vetting 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!
Grant Engine on GlassDoor
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.
Recent Blog Posts
Take a look at our most recent blog posts about writing and winning grants, below, or see all posts at Grant Engine Blog.
Security and Data Protection Tools
At Grant Engine, data security is not an afterthought—it’s a foundational commitment. As a partner to some of the most innovative companies in life sciences, deep tech, and defense, we understand that trust and confidentiality are not optional. Our platform is designed to uphold and exceed industry standards, drawing on battle-tested tools whose security models are transparent, robust, and independently validated.
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. Foreign Risk Assessment is a significant risk if you are not aware of it, so paying attention to this topic is essential. Applicants are...
SBIR / STTR Paylines by NIH Institute
Understanding SBIR/STTR paylines is essential for assessing your funding chances. This guide breaks down current paylines by NIH Institute—including key insights on the NHLBI payline—to help small businesses navigate impact scores, funding thresholds, and strategic opportunities.
Being Proactive is a Key to Winning Grants
We conducted a longitudinal study to determine whether or not a proactive effort is a key differentiating element to winning grants. We conducted this experiment as part of a public university's initiative to increase non-dilutive funding for its spinout companies...
Time, Effort, and the Elusive Perfect Proposal: What Really Counts
Writing a proposal is an art form, based on the team and the science. While we know there is such a thing as a perfect score, because we’ve gotten one, the reality is that there is no perfect grant and more importantly it’s impossible to know whether you’ve reached...
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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