Technical and Business Assistance (TABA)
Since they never fully “shut down”:
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Baits work anytime (no need to wait for a specific hour)
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But checking at night is actually one of the best ways to:
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See their main trails more clearly
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Spot where they’re entering
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Which Funds Are Best For You?
The SBIR program funds small businesses to develop innovations that meet federal research needs or open new commercial markets, with each agency focusing on different priorities. The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports early-stage, high-risk ideas across fields like biotechnology, AI, and advanced materials, making it ideal for science-driven startups exploring breakthrough technologies.
The Department of Energy (DOE) emphasizes clean energy, climate, and infrastructure solutions, while the Department of Defense (DoD) supports applied innovations with dual-use potential such as sensors or AI systems.
Health-related innovators often align with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or NIEHS for medical, diagnostic, or environmental research. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) focus on sustainability and applied environmental challenges. NSF and DOE are best for early, high-risk ideas, while DoD and NIH suit projects with more developed prototypes or clinical applications
Our TABA Services Include
Since they never fully “shut down”:
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Baits work anytime (no need to wait for a specific hour)
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But checking at night is actually one of the best ways to:
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See their main trails more clearly
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Spot where they’re entering
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Market Research
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Our Pathway to Commercialization reports provide R&D funding options outside of the SBIR program.
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Detailed reports on selling to particular government agencies is also available
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Customer discovery market research is also available.
Market Research
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Our Pathway to Commercialization reports provide R&D funding options outside of the SBIR program.
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Detailed reports on selling to particular government agencies is also available
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Customer discovery market research is also available.
Intellectual Property
We work with attorneys who provide reviews of your IP strategy as well as review of partner IP contractual arrangements.
Investor Relations
Our Pitch Deck Workshop will help you develop a deck that speaks to potential investors
Grant Writing and more.
How the Tributary Insights
TABA Program Works
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A request for TABA funding is made when submitting a Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposal.
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SBIR requires a Letter of Commitment from the chosen provider to be provided at the time of proposal submission. Instructions can be found within the SBIR solicitation document.
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Tributary Insights can send you a Letter of Commitment within 24 hours of submission deadline so you won't miss out on the extra funding.
