Tag: entrepreneurship
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Not a US Citizen? You May Still Have a Path to US Government Funding
Amisha Prakash discusses the challenges and opportunities for non-U.S. founders seeking government funding. While SBIR/STTR programs are restrictive, many state programs and accelerators focus on location over ownership. Alternative funding routes include Education Savings Accounts and federal options that bypass ownership rules. Strategic planning is key for maximizing funding potential.
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Your State May Pay for Your SBIR Proposal Consultant
If you’re preparing an SBIR or STTR proposal, you’ve probably already realized that developing a competitive submission takes a significant investment of time and expertise. Between interpreting the solicitation, building a compelling technical narrative, developing a commercialization strategy, preparing budgets, coordinating contributors, and ensuring compliance with agency requirements, proposal development is a substantial undertaking. What…
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There Is Another Way! Founders Don’t Need to Choose Between Equity and Sanity
The Meme A meme stopped me mid-scroll the other day because it captured something I hear from founders all the time, and something I have faced myself. There was a classic fork-in-the-road image. On one side: a fundraising round, with the warning “dilute your ownership.” On the other side: SAM.gov, with the warning “dilute your…
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Why Many Small Businesses Never Win Government Funding: They Never Apply
One of the biggest reasons small businesses do not win government funding is simple: they never apply. That may sound obvious, but it is a real barrier. Many startups and small businesses are strong candidates for government contracts, grants, SBIR/STTR programs, or other non-dilutive funding opportunities. They have relevant technology. They have real technical expertise.…
