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.
Grant Engine offers the latest government shutdown updates, SBIR/STTR policy changes, and what applicants should prepare for ahead of the January 5 SBIR deadline.
Grant Engine CEO Sam Tetlow shares how our team is helping innovators, researchers, and technology leaders move forward with confidence during the present government shutdown.
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...
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a powerful catalyst for turning groundbreaking ideas into commercial solutions. For small businesses with innovative concepts, SBIR funding can be the bridge between an ambitious vision and a market-ready...
The evolving government funding landscape presents new opportunities and challenges for innovative companies seeking non-dilutive funding. At Grant Engine, our mission remains steadfast: to work with you to secure the funding necessary to advance your life-saving and industry-changing innovations.
In our dynamic world of life sciences, the journey from innovative idea to market success is complex and challenging. Starting in the early 1940’s the KOL has become an instrumental and pivotal aspect to a viable go to market strategy. One crucial aspect of this...
In 2024, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) continues its mission to foster medical and behavioral research through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Integral to these programs is the budget...
State matching programs are transforming how small businesses leverage the SBIR Fund. In this post, we explore how various states offer additional financial support to fuel innovation, boost commercialization, and drive local economic growth.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is essential for scientific and technological advancement, requiring meticulous financial management. Understanding the distinction between allowable and unallowable expenses under this program is crucial for...