CTC’s own Kody Ova, and his team Subjective Investments, recently won the Wisconsin Investment Partners‘ Mock Investment Challenge! The challenge is an annual WIP Associate competition aimed at strengthening and building better investors for the future.
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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.
Notice of NIH indirect rate decrease to 15%
Historically the NIH has allowed a 40% indirect rate on SBIR and STTR grants without requiring backing evidence.
About the NAIRR pilot and how you can access it!
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot, is an initiative aimed at advancing AI research in the United States.
Navigating Section 174: A Potential Solution for SBIR/STTR Funded Companies
Before diving in, let me clarify: I am not an accountant, nor am I providing tax advice.
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.
NIH Grants vs. NIH Contracts (SBIR/STTR)
The NIH is unique amongst SBIR/STTR granting agencies in that it offers both grants and contracts.
NSF debuts Fast-Track grants
The NSF has recently debuted a new Fast-Track program for its SBIR and STTR programs.
SBIR Road Tour shares helpful insights for innovators
Bringing federal funding insights to Wisconsin innovators
DOD SBIR Open Topic 2024 – AI/ML
The Department of Defense (DoD) is mandated to have SBIR/STTR open topics for many of their component organizations now; largely based on the exceptionally successful Air Force program.