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Tips from Todd – Internal Peer Review
Internally reviewing your proposal is extremely important. Even if multiple people are contributing – you must be telling one cohesive story of
Tips from Todd Sn. 3 Ep. 17 – Conferences
A great resource to help you prepare your proposal? Agency conferences! Connect with program officers and innovators across agencies to see how you
Tips from Todd – SAM All Contracts!
Todd is here to make sure that when you’re applying through SAM (System for Award Management) registration, YOU choose the correct option to optimize
Idella’s Ideas – The Costs of Time
As they say, time ⏰ is money . The same is true for costs of YOUR innovation – the time to prepare your submissions and perfect your innovation
Tips from Todd – Apply to multiple agencies
YES! You can apply to multiple SBIR agencies. Join Todd out snowshoeing (We know, we know! No one wants to see snow ❄️ right now.) to find out more
Idella’s Ideas Ep. 29 – Facilities and Administration Rates
When applying for SBIR funding there are numerous things you need to consider. One thing innovators often forget is facilities and administration rates.
Idella’s Ideas – More to SBIR than Feasibility Funding
SBIR may seem like a lot of work for not “a lot” of money — but it is much more than that. Accessing the government through SBIR can
Tips from Todd – Collaboration with Other Companies
As you go through your innovation, you may realize you don’t have all the skills you need — this is where company collaboration comes in.
Tips from Todd – NCI Special Topics Budget
NIH has special topics that allow you to exceed typical budget caps. Specifically National Cancer Institute doesn’t want you missing out on these