The SBIR and STTR programs are officially on their way back after a five-month hiatus! This is an exciting time but now is not a time for defense startups to celebrate, it is a time to prepare for the colossal opportunity ahead.What Happened and the Makings of the...
Program Overview The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) exists to move high-impact biomedical research forward in areas that matter to Service Members, their families, Veterans, and the broader public, often where traditional funding pathways...
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.
Negotiations are moving from talking points to real legislative text. The biggest issue is the cap per year per company. There is meaningful convergence on Phase III transition and modernization and a new “strategic
breakthrough” pathway would enable Phase II awards up to $30M with 100% matching funds and faster award timelines, for certain agency, company, and product combinations.
A major independent review of the Department of Defense SBIR and STTR programs lands on a clear conclusion: these programs work, they create real defense capability, and they strengthen the innovation ecosystem. The report’s most important recommendation is to make them permanent, because their impact is proven and strategic.
Grant Engine, the leader in non-dilutive funding for life science companies through NIH, BARDA, DoD, NSF, and ARPA-H programs, has acquired Akela Consulting, a premier grant writing firm focused on dual-use technology companies seeking funding from DoD, AFWERX, XTech, NASA, and Department of Transportation initiatives.
Do you want to apply for a grant for your small business? Short on time? Most leading life science companies are aware of the benefits of non-dilutive funding yet do not know how to secure these funds when you have so much to do already. With between $225k and $2.5...
Not all grants are created equal. When it comes to funding R&D for creating technologically advanced products, small businesses can apply for SBIRs, RO1s, as and many other grants to fund their projects. However, SBIRs and other company grants are very different...
While some small businesses require non-dilutive funding for their research & development efforts all life science businesses can benefit from non-dilutive funding. However, securing money for your small business can be extremely difficult. Given the National...