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Strong Grant Accounting Makes Renewals More Likely
Last year, a biotech CEO told us renewal felt like finals week with a microscope on every receipt. The science was strong; the story in the numbers… not so much. Reviewers didn’t question the work. They questioned the workflow. Let’s flip the script so your ledger...
Shutdown 20: Why Staying The Course Wins
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.
When SBIR Grants are Awarded (NIH)
Navigating the SBIR grant process can be overwhelming, especially when you’re waiting to hear back. This post breaks down the NIH timeline, from submission to award, and highlights what to expect at each stage—so you can stay prepared and focused while waiting to find out when SBIR grants are awarded.
Top 5 Grant Audit Triggers and How to Make Them Go Away
Audits don’t just appear out of thin air. There are patterns, signals, and red flags that almost guarantee your name will land on an auditor’s desk. With the right systems in place, you can eliminate these triggers before they ever attract scrutiny. Here are the Top 5 audit triggers I see most often and how to make them disappear.
Is Your Startup Audit-Ready? 7 Things You Must Have
Ensure your startup is federal grant audit-ready with this 7-part checklist covering time tracking, cost strategies, SF-425 reporting, and audit preparation.
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...