A newly proposed federal regulation could affect how research grants are awarded to small businesses and other recipients.
June 8, 2026
Rob Baranowski, MS, JD
April 20, 2026
An overview of the ART program at DoW
The Accelerated Research for Transition (ART) program is a Department of War (DoW) initiative designed to help promising SBIR/STTR technologies transition from research into actual military use.
December 2, 2025
Department of War deploys six critical technology areas
The US Department of War has announced six critical technology areas (CTS’s) that it will highlight in upcoming research.
November 17, 2025
2025 Early Stage Symposium Recap
CTC attended this year’s Early Stage Symposium on November 5 and 6, 2025 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI.
February 21, 2025
Why should you participate in the pre-submission review panel?
Wisconsin CTC provides a free service to Wisconsin-based businesses who are looking to get a grant called a Presubmission Panel Review.
February 12, 2025
NSF to vet all grants for banned content
The NSF has recently announced a freeze on funding as the agency is beginning a search through all currently awarded grants to find those that may have been banned by recent executive orders.
October 21, 2024
NCI STEP – SBIR/STTR Training and Entrepreneurship Program
The National Cancer Institute has created a new Phase 0 program for interested US-based businesses to use.
October 1, 2024
NIH Grants vs. NIH Contracts (SBIR/STTR)
The NIH is unique amongst SBIR/STTR granting agencies in that it offers both grants and contracts.
September 27, 2024
What advice can you offer to help people stay focused in today’s hybrid work and study environment?
My biggest piece of advice is to have a specific space set aside somewhere in your house or apartment that is dedicated to school or work.
July 23, 2024
NSF debuts Fast-Track grants
The NSF has recently debuted a new Fast-Track program for its SBIR and STTR programs.