What nobody tells you when you go the other way.

The same grant instincts that help you win SBIRs can quietly hurt you in academic funding. Here's why.

Four things academic researchers assume about biotech grants that aren't quite right.

The score came back. The science was fine. Here's what wasn't.

At first glance, there was no obvious reason for the score.

Your academic skills will take you 70% of the way. Here's the other 30%.

The criteria didn't change. What reviewers expect from your answers did.

So You've Written Academic Grants Before. Biotech Grants Are a Different Animal.

But don’t worry, your academic training still comes in handy.

Choosing between SBIR and STTR? Run through this first.

Six questions that can save you months of wasted effort.

Three things people get wrong about SBIR and STTR every single time.

Even experienced researchers tend to get these same three aspects of SBIR and STTR wrong.

They planned to write an STTR. The university's legal team had other plans.

The science was ready. The application was nearly done. One overlooked detail changed everything.

SBIR or STTR? Here's the one question that decides it.

Decide now and avoid surprises later.

SBIR vs. STTR: Same, Same... Not Really

Plus the one thing you must do ASAP after you decide

You are not bothering your program officer

One of the most underutilized advantages in the grant process.

Run your grant idea through this before you write a single word

A simple 5-sentence framework to test if your idea is actually ready.

The most underused 15 minutes in the grants process

One quick conversation can shape your entire application... if you know how to use it!

How to talk to a program officer (without sounding clueless)

Program officers want to hear from you. Here’s how you can nail the pre-submission call and write stronger applications.

New grant, who dis?

A new 50-page RFP just hit your inbox ...it’s due in 3 weeks...are you doing this?

Why Your Grant Was Rejected and How to Actually Fix It Next Time

If your reviewer comments made you question your entire life, welcome friend. This guide will make everything make sense again.

Crack the Code on “Innovation” Grants

What “innovation” really means to funders...and a free tool to help you prove it.

Think You’re Not Innovative? Think Again.

How to find (and frame) the innovation in your grant proposal (even if you're not inventing the internet).

This One Move Could Get Your Project Funded Faster

All about fiscal sponsorships. Plus, a tool to help you find the best sponsor!

Why Fiscal Sponsorships Might Be Your Secret Weapon to Winning More Grants

Whether you're a startup biotech, a growing nonprofit, or a research team with an idea, fiscal sponsorships can help you acquire funding faster while expanding your impact.