Government SBIR Small Business Venture Capital 
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Acquiring seed-stage funding is admittedly tough, but a source that I find often overlooked is government grant funding, accessible in the U.S. Specifically, I often point to the NSF or the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for high-tech startups. The approval process is long and bureaucratic.
Austin Startup
AUGUST 30, 2019
On August 14–15, the Air Force, through AFWERX , hosted a two-day Spark Collider event at Capital Factory to bring newly awarded 19.2 SBIR Phase I companies together with relevant Air Force and venture capital stakeholders. What does SBIR Phase I mean, exactly? What does SBIR Phase I mean, exactly?
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Up and Running
MARCH 7, 2014
I say “for the most part” because government grants for small businesses do exist, but the opportunity to secure one is limited to a narrow field of candidates. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
A good place to start looking is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. For all the value of a large grant, isn’t it worth a small investment to get your application “on the fast path,” and optimize your selection probabilities? Stringent spending controls.
Up and Running
MARCH 7, 2014
I say “for the most part” because government grants for small businesses do exist, but the opportunity to secure one is limited to a narrow field of candidates. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.
Steve Blank
MAY 12, 2015
After seeing the results of 500+ teams through the I-Corps, the NSF now offers all teams who’ve received government funding to start a company an introduction to building a Lean Startup. SBIR/STTR Program and Startup Seed Funding. small businesses to turn Government-funded research into commercial businesses.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 2, 2011
A good place to start is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. It’s time for you to meet state and local government officials, make them aware of what you are doing, and get them excited and working for you.
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