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What happens on the call
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A 30-minute call with a senior consultant
Not a sales development rep. One of the people who scope and write these proposals dials you at the time you pick.
- 2
An honest eligibility and fit read
We pressure-test your project against agency criteria and tell you straight if a federal grant is the wrong tool right now.
- 3
A shortlist of programs and deadlines
You leave with the specific agency, topic and submission window to target, whether or not you work with us.
Why founders book this call
You are speaking to people who have written and won these proposals, not a sales team reading from a script.
Our team has won federal and national innovation competitions, including SBIR-style programs, and secured the equivalent of $240M+ for founders.
Real companies, named on this site, who agreed to be referenced. Most of our work stays confidential at the client's request.
Biotech, medtech, diagnostics, quantum, semiconductors, wireless, advanced manufacturing, AI, energy and more.
Real specialists write and shape every proposal, including former grant assessors. No templates, no AI-generated proposals.
Before you book
- Is the call really free?
- Yes. The consultation is free and there is no obligation. If we do not think a federal grant is the right route for you right now, we will say so on the call.
- Do I need a finished proposal or plan?
- No. Most founders come to us with a technical idea and a rough timeline. We work out the fit, the right agency and the realistic submission window from there.
- Will my technology stay confidential?
- Yes. We treat everything you share as confidential and are happy to sign an NDA before the call if you prefer.
- What if I am not sure I am eligible?
- Run the 30-second eligibility checker first, then book. Either way we will pressure-test eligibility properly on the call.
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