Key Blogs
Grant Engine Brings Funding Strategy Into Focus with Curated Sessions During JPM 2026
Grant Engine, a funding strategy firm focused on helping companies secure non-dilutive capital, is hosting curated sessions during JPM 2026, bringing together innovators, government agencies, and investors for a targeted programme on 14 January 2026 in San Francisco.
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.
Hear Grant Engine’s Sam Tetlow’s 2025 Appearance on “AUTM on the Air” Podcast
Grant Engine Founder and CEO Sam Tetlow's October 2025 appearance on the "AUTM on the Air" podcast is available for streaming on YouTube. In the hour long discussion - "Building a Model for Non-Dilutive Funding Success" Sam reviews a full compliment of timely topics...
SBIR Reauth Momentum: Be Ready when Congress Closes the Gap
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.
America’s Seed Fund, Reaffirmed: Why DoD SBIR and STTR Matter More Than Ever
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.
The Power of Access: How to Build DoD Relationships that Unlock Defense Innovation Funding
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.
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.
Government Shutdown and Policy Update (November 18, 2025): What Is Really Going On and Why There Is Reason for Hope
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 Unites with Akela Consulting to Form the Leading Federal Funding Platform for Deep-Tech Innovators
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.