Center for Technology Commercialization

Chin, Stacy

At Scout, we are developing an AI platform that significantly expedites the SBIR grant writing process. Our AI platform, combined with our team of experts who have secured over $500M in federal grants and contracts, saves our writers and project managers over 50% of their time. Our team has extensive experience across a wide range of

Parmelee, Kris

Parmelee Consulting Group offers >22 years’ experience in SBIR/STTR, with a deep knowledge of NIH and NSF. Working on 25+ NIH applications per year, Kris Parmelee offers extensive insights into trends and expectations of NIH reviewers. Email: Phone: (317) 491-5051

Ryals, Lauren

Eva Garland Consulting (EGC) is an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing consulting firm with over 70 professionals. We specialize in helping innovators access billions of dollars in government grants and contracts, with a particular expertise in securing and managing non-dilutive funding. Email: 

Lieder, PhD, Kafyrn

Kafryn has extensive experience with all aspects of the Federal grant (SBIR/STTR) application and review processes, including registrations, electronic submission requirements, and agency-specific systems [e.g., Grants.gov workspaces, eRA Commons (ASSIST), Research.gov, and PAMS]. My company’s services include project management, drafting and editing assistance, and helping with various details of preparing, submitting, and managing proposals and

Gupta, Ravi

Tambourine Innovation Ventures (TIV) is an economic development advisory and venture acceleration firm specializing in high-impact solutions and strategic growth initiatives. Our firm operates through two main practice areas: providing expert advisory services on cutting-edge topics; and fostering the creation and scaling of technology-driven ventures. Email:

Mooneyham, Ashley

Superior Medical Experts offers full service grant consultation, preparation, and submission services and post-submission support for SBIR/STTR submissions to the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. Our department leadership blends advanced scientific knowledge and first-hand experience as an SBIR-funded entrepreneur to help clients navigate the SBIR/STTR program successfully, securing over $36M in awards

Mackey, Del

Peak Innovations Group was founded on one principal, help businesses move one step further in their commercialization efforts. Peak offers support to the innovation ecosystem through proposal development and review services, discussing market and customer potentials, and even event and workshop hosting. Email: Phone: (206) 801-0485

Belleville, Alyssa

Foresight Science & Technology is a full-service technology transfer consultancy, Guiding Innovations to Market since 1980. Our staff of over 60 Consultants with expertise across all industries, provides unique capabilities to look across many sectors and business models to evaluate commercial potential and formulate strategies for market success. Email: Phone: 401-273-4844

Whitham, Peter

ITP is an education consulting, research, and technology company that supports organizations across the phases of design, implementation, research, and continuous improvement of programming and technology products. Email: Phone: 608-516-2078