Proposal Assistance
How can I increase my odds of getting funded?
The federal R&D funding landscape is very competitive. Understanding how the process works, which agencies are best aligned with your mission, and what resources are available are the best ways to increase your overall chances.
Where should I start?
Learn if the programs are a match by taking advantage of the many no cost resources available before investing in fee based assistance. Our SBIR Proposal Prep webinar is one example and may be a great place to start.
What should I be prepared for?
The typical funding opportunity will require at a minimum: The technical aspects of your innovation and what makes it novel, specifically what research is needed, a detailed commercialization plan, resumes or biosketches on team members, and Letters of Commitments from partners or subcontractors.
What kind of support is available?
Crafting a responsive proposal takes an investment of time and resources. On average you will spend 40 - 60 hours over the span of approximately 4 - 6 weeks to develop the response. We help ensure your proposal is compliant and awardable.
What do the different agencies fund?
Federal agencies have different missions and support innovations that match their mission. The SBIR program is a great place to start learning about funding priorities. Click the links below to learn more.
How We Can Help
We provide individual assistance depending on what support you require. We also offer guided advising via our 4 - 6 week Pathways to Commercialization approach, or solicitation reviews which provide 2 -3 meetings with written feedback and guidance.
The first step is for us to learn about the development needs of your innovation. If we are a good match for you, we will submit a proposal for your consideration. If we are unable to assist, we will make referrals to someone who can.
Contact us to set up a no cost informal consultation.
"I can't say enough about the excellent support provided by Tributary Insights during our Phase I and Phase II submissions. They were punctual, prepared and very pleasant to work with."
Andy P., River Connectivity