Grant Writing Guides

Grants vs loans for small businesses: compare SBIR grants, SBA loans, and non-dilutive funding. No-repayment options explained.

Guide to NSF SBIR/STTR covering the Project Pitch process, technology topics, I-Corps connection, and what sets NSF apart from other SBIR agencies.

Guide to SBIR commercialization plans covering market analysis, revenue projections, customer validation, and what review panels actually score.

Advanced guide to SBIR Direct to Phase II covering eligibility, feasibility documentation, agency-specific requirements, and strategic considerations.

Advanced guide to SBIR Phase II proposals covering how to present Phase I results, budget planning, and what separates funded Phase II applications.

Guide comparing STTR and SBIR programs covering eligibility, IP rights, work split requirements, and when each mechanism is the strategic choice.

Complete guide to NIH SBIR Phase I proposals — from finding the right institute to understanding study section scoring, writing specific aims, and building a commercialization plan that satisfies reviewers.

Step-by-step guide to applying for SBIR and STTR grants — eligibility, agency comparison, registration, proposal writing, review process, and post-reauthorization changes.

Everything small businesses need to know about the SBIR/STTR reauthorization — Strategic Breakthrough Awards, proposal caps, foreign risk screening, agency restart timelines, and how to prepare.

Navigate the Department of Defense SBIR and STTR programs. Covers the DoD solicitation process, topic selection, proposal writing, and commercialization pathways.

A practical guide to writing and submitting a competitive SBIR Phase 1 proposal. Covers eligibility, proposal structure, commercialization plans, and agency-specific tips.