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DoW SBIR Reauthorization – What’s Next?
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...
How to Navigate the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP)
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...
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.
Successfully Navigating the Risks of Your Medical Device Product Success – Video Transcript
Video Transcript Grant Engine · Theranova · Ova Solutions April 20, 2026 Participants Sam Tetlow - Founder & CEO, Grant Engine · Host Dr. Dan Burnett - Founder & CEO, Theranova Dr. Lisa Voronkova - Founder & CEO, Ova Solutions Key Takeaways from this...
SBIR Reauthorization: What Just Happened and What It Means for You
A fireside chat with Sam Tetlow (CEO, Grant Engine), Eric Blatt (Partner, Scale LLP), and Josh Bar-on (Senior Advisor, Grant Engine).
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...
The $1B Non-Dilutive Funding Playbook: What Health and Bio Founders Need to Know Now That SBIR Is Back
This article originally appeared in the NDVC newsletter on May 11, 2026, authored by Lauren M. Taylor. It is reprinted here with permission. Jun Gregg is the Grant Strategy and Product Funding Executive at Grant Engine, where she has helped clients secure more than...
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.
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.