I was recently asked “What distinguishes SBIR/STTR companies that successfully transition into investor-ready ventures? Are there certain characteristics?” Here are a couple of points that struck me right away.
January 2, 2026
Success Rates
January 2, 2026
Foreign Risk vs. SBA Red Tape Hotline
This summer we posted about the unfortunate circumstances some of our NIH applicants have had with failing to pass the foreign risk assessment.
October 9, 2023
What are appropriate lengths for the sections in an NIH Phase I?
The NIH Phase I application requires you to write and upload a Research Strategy document that cannot exceed 6 pages in length.
April 20, 2023
SBIR Training for Entrepreneurial Support Staff
CTC hosted BBCetc, SBIR experts, for a webinar on April 19th.
April 17, 2023
ATTENTION NIH HOPEFULS!
The Applicant Assistance Program (AAP) is a free 10-week NIH program that supports businesses that have not received NIH SBIR/STTR funding before, through mentoring and customized assistant.
March 6, 2023
Where/How to start writing your SBIR/STTR Proposal
Ok relax and breathe. 1. Read through the solicitation and proposal preparation instructions quickly.
January 18, 2023
Ideadvance Alumni Share Best Practices!
This year we mixed it up — Ideadvance hosted an alumni panel celebrating June 2022 awardees! Each cohort, we celebrate the dedicated efforts of time-strapped teams racing to meet program milestones.
July 7, 2022
Access the Activate Fellowship
We want make our clients and others in the technology startup space to become familiar with the Activate organization and program.
May 11, 2022
Before you start writing your proposal…
One of the things to do before you start an SBIR/STTR proposal is to make sure you have some registrations in place, you’ve vetted your idea, and you’ve talked to a program officer at the agencies.
October 30, 2019
Useful Stats: NIH SBIR/STTR Success Rates by State
NIH SBIR/STTR Application Success Rates and Average Yearly Funding by State (2008-2017) Shading represents the state’s success rate, while bubble-size represents the average dollar amount of awards per year.