Companies that consistently win AND secure follow-on funding and move toward major DoD contracts usually have one added advantage: they build strategic DoD networks. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to build those DoD relationships, why they matter at every stage of the funding lifecycle, and give you a concrete 180-day action plan to start building your network today.
Applying for Grant
SBIR Reauthorization Update & What Now?
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program remains in limbo as negotiations between key senators have reached an impasse. With no clear timeline for resolution, research teams and startups need to
understand what’s happening and how to move forward strategically.
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...
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:
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.
ARPA-H: New Solicitations
Precision Surgical Interventions Grant Engine is excited to share that Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has officially opened up a specific solution for precision surgical interventions. The Big Question What if surgeries fixed problems...
How to Navigate the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP)
Program Overview The CDMRP strives to fund projects that other agencies may not be willing to take on, in order to bridge research gaps. Contrary to their name, you would not advocate or lobby your member of congress to secure this funding, nor will this generally...
ARPA-H is Open for Business!
Grant Engine is excited to share that Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has officially opened up a solicitation. We’ve known the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) would offer non-dilutive funding awards for life science R&D....
NCI + NHLBI + FDA = CARES
Connecting Awardees with Regulatory Experts (CARE): NCI and NHLBI is making progress to support FDA interaction. The CARE program is an innovative collaboration between the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that provides invaluable...
Software as a Medical Device Regulatory Pathway: A New Route
New technology has led to definitive progress in diagnosing, treating, and analyzing clinical conditions for patients in the United States and beyond. One such development is Software as a Medical Device, the name for software products that have clinical uses but do...









