Launching a startup means discovery. Previously, I talked about establishing good assumptions or business guesses before launching into interviews.
May 18, 2022
Writing Tips
May 11, 2022
Before you start writing your proposal…
One of the things to do before you start an SBIR/STTR proposal is to make sure you have some registrations in place, you’ve vetted your idea, and you’ve talked to a program officer at the agencies.
April 25, 2022
DoD Pre-release Announced!
We are excited to see the DoD has ‘pre-released’ their next round of SBIR and STTR Broad Area Announcements (BAA’s).
April 19, 2022
Assumptions: Make them matter or you’ll waste time
Lean Startup can make starting a business accessible for the new entrepreneur.
March 10, 2022
Back to the Basics
Its been a while since we looked at some of the basics or preparing an SBIR or STTR.
February 8, 2022
Collaborations in SBIRs
Often I find that our clients don’t have all of the skills and tools necessary to be competitive with an SBIR.
August 4, 2021
NSF and NIH I-corps elevate innovators
We often talk about and recommend that our clients get involved in the I-Corp programs that some of the federal agencies have. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are the common ones our clients tend to gravitate to.
April 14, 2021
Considering Costs For a Successful SBIR Project
When applying for your SBIR, your budget considerations include more than just your direct costs of research.
April 12, 2021
Important SAM Registration Notice for DoD SBIR/STTR Contracts – Alert from Todd Strother
We’ve become aware of a System for Award Management (SAM) registration issue from one of our clients that resulted in them not getting funded.
October 22, 2020
5 Tips for Winning NIH SBIR Proposals
In a recent Quick Chat, I talked with Tom Schwei, a financial professional who has more than 25 years of experience working with Wisconsin-based life science companies.