After the Award: Organize or Die

SBIR Grants Management, SBIR/STTR Budgets

Why your new company needs a strong backbone. In a strong organization, “responsibility” is not meant to be a way to point fingers. Instead, it is used to identify areas that need improvement. That’s the secret to a company’s future — organization that leads to...

After the Award #4 : Avoiding the Red Flags

SBIR Grants Management

Avoiding the Red Flags Prevention is the best method of making sure you’re considered a “best bet” to complete the work. The following questions are the ones on the minds of the agency considering you for an award. They’re also often employed by outside investors,...

After the Award #3: Will an audit be required?

SBIR/STTR Budgets, SBIR Grants Management

Will an audit be required? The short answer? Yes. And no. It depends on the agency granting the award. But why do SBIR agencies even require audits after the award? Simple. They want to ensure that your financial system is free from misstatements, fraud or errors;...

Preparing a Credible Budget for SBIR/STTR

Developing a proper budget for a grant or contract proposal should not be overlooked.  A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving the project from start to finish.  Be sure not to leave money on the table.  This session will walk through the development of a...

After the Award #2 Read the award notice. Carefully.

SBIR Grants Management, SBIR/STTR Budgets

After the excitement of receiving your award settles down, be sure to read the award notice or contract carefully. Then do it again. Government grant awards might seem like free money, but they do come with some strings attached. Those strings are determined by the...