Secure $300,000 in SBIR Funding: A Step by Step Guide for First time Startup Founders (Part 2)
Check out our SBIR/STTR resources:
- SBIR Templates: https://www.keepyourequity.co/templates
- NSF Project Pitch Course: https://stacy-chin-s-school.teachable.com/p/mastering-the-national-science-foundation-nsf-project-pitch-your-gateway-to-the-nsf-sbir-sttr-program-america-s-seed-fund
- Website: https://www.keepyourequity.co/
Are you preparing your very first SBIR Phase I application and aiming to secure up to $300,000 in non-dilutive funding? This 2-part video series is here to help! In Part 1, we walk you through the essential first steps, from crafting a compelling problem statement to building a rock-solid project plan. Then, in Part 2, we dive into the final steps to complete your application, including assembling an expert team, preparing a detailed budget, aligning with agency priorities, and submitting with confidence. Whether you’re applying to NIH, NSF, or another SBIR agency, this guide will help you navigate the process and create a standout proposal. Make sure to watch Part 1 and Part 2 of this series to capture the full breakdown of the critical starting steps!
At KeepYourEquity.co, our mission is to empower scientists, engineers, and clinicians to turn their groundbreaking ideas into thriving startups. We specialize in helping founders secure SBIR/STTR grants and federal contracts, providing the funding and support they need to innovate, scale, and succeed—all while keeping full ownership of their vision.
About Stacy Chin, Ph.D.
With over a decade of experience in federal grants and contracting, Dr. Stacy Chin has supported start-ups in securing more than $40M in non-dilutive funding across industries such as healthcare, medtech, AI, clean tech, and defense. A former SBIR reviewer for the NIH and NSF, she has guided clients to win prestigious grants and contracts, including a $25M ARPA-H award, and has prepared RFPs exceeding $100M for agencies like DOE, ARPA-H, and CDMRP. Dr. Chin has mentored founders from renowned institutions such as MIT, Harvard, and Columbia, served as a TechStars SBIR mentor for AFWERX, and leverages her experience as a MedTech/CPG start-up founder. Her expertise lies in helping start-ups transform their innovations into impactful solutions while maintaining full equity control.
Read about her entrepreneurial journey in Train Like a Scientist, Think Like an Entrepreneur: https://tinyurl.com/frunjcfe
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