Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 12, 2015
Thus founders seeking funding for a good cause or a new technology often seize on grants from universities, government agencies and philanthropic organizations as free money to solve their problems. Search for special stimulus areas and tax breaks. In the U.S. Pursue at least two sources in parallel.
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. An advanced search tool is provided to search for a grant by eligibility, by issuing agency, or category. Stringent spending controls. Extend your networking.
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David Teten
AUGUST 8, 2011
A few weeks ago, Fred Wilson discussed the role of government grants in helping launch tech companies. Fred is not a fan and argues that evaluating and aiding early-stage companies is not a core competency of government organizations. He concludes by asking his readers to look into grant programs available for startups.
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. Paying off debt.
Austin Startup
MAY 7, 2020
This first all-virtual AFWERX event included over 2,000 online attendees, 88 virtual pitches, 60 online Air Force and Space Force judges, and 599 government contracts worth $625 million in what Dr. Will Roper called “the largest small biz transaction in gov’t history!” Our next SBIR Accelerator kicks off with the 20.3
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 19, 2014
A good place to start looking is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. An advanced search tool is provided to search for a grant by eligibility, by issuing agency, or category. Stringent spending controls. Extend your networking.
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. Paying off debt.
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