Up To $2M Federal Grants for Diverse US Business Owners

Your innovation project could get tech funding for women from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant funding programs. Here’s what you need to know. What they are Grant funding programs designed to support small businesses in the United States by providing seed money for innovative research and development projects. How they do it By awarding $200+ million in research and development (R&D) funding to about 400 startups each year, in three phases, through 11 federal bodies. Grantify helps you apply for funding from one such body, the National Science Foundation (NSF). Why they’re good One of the goals of these related programs is to promote diversity in science and technology. They have a strong track record of supporting businesses owned by women and minorities, providing federal grants for women entrepreneurs. To talk to one of our grant consultants, use our quick eligibility checker.

We’re here to help with everything you need for your SBIR/STTR application, including the Phase I Project Pitch, and we’ve been trusted by hundreds of organizations to win millions in funding.

There are three distinct, separately-funded phases in the SBIR and STTR  programs. You’ll need to apply for each separately:   

• Phase I tackles everything from the idea stage to a proof of concept or very early prototype
• Phase II focuses on additional pre-commercial development 
• Phase IIB is a supplemental “bridge” award to help you accelerate commercialization 

  You’ll begin at Phase I with a Project Pitch – a 1500-word summary of your project that outlines:   

1. The technical credibility of your idea 
2. The feasibility of commercialization 
3. The strengths of your project team. 

  You will need to successfully complete a Project Pitch  before starting your full Phase I application.

Have you applied before or already had your Project Pitch accepted? Are you past Phase I of the process? You’ve still come to the right place!   You’ll get an edge over the competition with our specialized platform, especially at the more advanced levels of the application process.   We can help you no matter what stage of the process you’re at. Simply take the quiz and book your call with us.