founded MoveableCode back in 2009, initially to do some mobile Augmented Reality research on a National Science Foundation SBIR grant. Today’s post is a guest post from my friend Nicholas Napp. We first met five years ago and while I’ve never invested in anything he’s done, I’ve tried to be helpful along the way.

Wasatch has 2 allowed  patents and 2 pending patents for its CFM technology and six total grants, including multiple Phase I and Phase II SBIR grants. The Pasadena Angels have just finished a $475,000 Series B investment in Wasatch Microfluidics, a company that sells protein analysis equipment for drug discovery research. 

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs have been renewed for six more years, much to the relief of the small businesses who feared those programs were on the brink of extinction. The SBIR and STTR programs were for companies that didn’t have institutional backing.

Let’s take a closer look at trends in government grants, angel investment and venture capital financings.           Several sources (including Startup by Elizabeth Edwards ) estimate that $2-3 billion per year is awarded to very early stage companies by federal government grants (mostly SBIRs). 

Small business, SBIR, Government, State Grants and/or loans are sources. It is clear that if you have a new startup, getting investors is essential. Some startups take smaller amounts of cash than others. You may end up owning most of the business which is great if the company succeeds, but if it does not, why lose your house.

Usually these grants can be found at the state level, but government operations such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) also provide grants. The following is a guest article from James Kim is a writer for Choosewhat.com. Small businesses now generate 64% of net new jobs, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This law will increase the SBA budget for awards to business via the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs over the next 5 years. Potential Periodically I check in on the good people in our nation’s capital to see what they are up to and what they have been doing lately for (to?) us and our businesses. 128/H.R.

SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research Program). SBIR is a program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential through government grants. SBIR grants can help fund critical startup and development stages and encourages the commercialization of technology, products, and services. Startup Chile.

I am currently looking into a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant through the National Science Foundation, to gain enough funding to test the concept in laboratory space. Tricia Reville is  is a senior in the George Washington University School of Business studying international business and entrepreneurship. Status. Sports?

If the university sees spin-out companies as potential sources of research funding, an agreement that the university would be the company’s preferred partner for any SBIR, STTR, or other types of grants could be mutually beneficial. Startup Blog Steps to consider to start and grow a company. Basics are provided to help entrepreneurs.

Startup Blog Steps to consider to start and grow a company. Basics are provided to help entrepreneurs. Examples may relate to Biotech, Pharma and Medical Device businesses, but the ideas apply to most technology fields. Friday, March 18, 2011 “Show Me the Money&# : Is This the Right Business Opportunity? · Loans or lines-of-credit. Stuck?

good place to start is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. Now that President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package has been out for a while, including $50 billion aimed at alternative-energy initiatives, applying for grants has become the rage for high-tech startups.

Step 11: Revamp the SBIR." Last week Inc magazine came out with their 16 point plan to jump start job creation through start-up firms. It has been creating a lot of discussion about proper economic policy, which is a good thing these days. Some of their ideas make sense to me -- at least to some degree. It is not an issue here at Belmont.

Through the SBIR-STTR matching funds program : Four Tigers , near Paris, is developing blackberry-based cosmetics, dietary supplements, food and medical products that offer the fruit’s potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. www.four-tigers.com. www.nauganeedles.com. www.scrdevelopmentgroup.com. www.topasol.com. www.pgxlab.com.

Expand State SBIR/STTR matching funds program : This program is unique and sets the state aprt. I am an opponent of illegal immigration but believe we need a coherent policy to address legal immigration. The startup visa makes sense. Bring the best and brightest from around the world here if they will start a company and employ Americans.

SBIR Workshop – Success Strategies This is a free workshop for regional businesses interested in obtaining federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants. Startup Musings Life in the Boston high-tech startup landscape Blog About Elaine Chen « Social networks are dominated by people aged 35-49. That’s GOOD!

I'll add one more point: The SBIR program is based on a dated notion of small business research, and the multi-year process doesn't line up with the speed of many modern startups. In many cases I look at an SBIR and say "how about I just build that and sell it to you when it's done," but that is unrealistic today.

The association is pushing Congress to pass legislation allowing venture-backed companies to compete for contracts through the Small Business Innovation Research program, or SBIR, which requires that federal agencies give 2.5% The other is whether VC-backed companies can qualify for SBIR. Maybe. of all financing, but 10% of all U.S.

The Tampa Bay Business Journal just carried a story on the SBIR/VC-ownership debate and I've seen it kicked around enough now that I have some thoughts. The "debate" I'm referencing involves the SBA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants that are provided to help spur small business innovation.