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Insights, guides, and updates on SBIR/STTR funding.

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GuideMarch 30, 2026
Strategic Breakthrough Awards: SBIR’s New $30 Million Funding Pathway Explained
Complete guide to the new Strategic Breakthrough Awards created by S. 3971. Eligibility requirements, 100% matching funds, 48-month timeline, and how to prepare.
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NewsMarch 28, 2026
SBIR/STTR Agency Restart Timeline: When Each Agency Will Reopen Solicitations in 2026
Agency-by-agency breakdown of when SBIR/STTR solicitations will reopen. Expected timelines for DoW, NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, USDA, and more.
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NewsMarch 26, 2026
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization 2026: Congress Passes S. 3971 — What Happens Next
Both chambers of Congress have passed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act. Full analysis of the final legislation.
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AnalysisMarch 16, 2026
SBIR Grant Writing Services Compared: Pricing, AI Usage, and Success Rates (2026)
Ranked comparison of 11 SBIR grant writing providers — pricing models, verifiable success rates, AI usage policies, and writer qualifications.
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NewsMarch 16, 2026
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization 2026: Key Provisions of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Full analysis of S. 3971: Strategic Breakthrough Awards up to $30M, proposal caps, and enhanced security requirements explained.
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AnalysisMarch 10, 2026
Why AI-Generated SBIR Proposals Are Failing: What 350+ Federal Reviewers Told Us
Our study of 350+ NSF, NIH, and DoD reviewers reveals why AI-generated proposals fail and how reviewers identify them.
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SampleMarch 6, 2026
NIH Summary Statement: Impact Score 23 — What a Strong Application Looks Like
Annotated walkthrough of a strong NIH SBIR summary statement. Downloadable sample PDF with redacted names.
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SampleFebruary 27, 2026
NIH Summary Statement: Impact Score 33 — Competitive But Unfunded
Annotated walkthrough of a mid-range summary statement with a split vote. Downloadable sample PDF included.
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SampleFebruary 20, 2026
NIH Summary Statement: Impact Score 45 — Potential But Major Gaps
Below-payline summary statement walkthrough. How team gaps, insufficient data, and missing regulatory strategy affect scores.
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SampleFebruary 13, 2026
NIH Summary Statement: Impact Score 55 — Understanding a Low Score
Low-scoring summary statement walkthrough. Team-science mismatch, missing components, and undifferentiated innovation.
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GuideFebruary 6, 2026
How to Read Your NIH SBIR Summary Statement: A Complete Guide
Understanding impact scores, criterion scores, reviewer critiques, and how to turn feedback into a funded resubmission.
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GuideJanuary 27, 2026
NIH SBIR Resubmission Strategy: How to Turn a Rejection Into Funding
The majority of successful NIH-funded projects required at least one resubmission. Learn how to use reviewer feedback effectively.
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GuideJanuary 16, 2026
How to Write a Winning NSF SBIR Project Pitch
The NSF Project Pitch is a required first step for any NSF SBIR Phase I application. This two-page document determines your invitation to submit.
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NewsJanuary 8, 2026
SBIR/STTR in 2026: Reauthorization, AI Risks, and What Applicants Need to Know
Program reauthorization uncertainty, agency-level policy changes, and evolving attitudes toward AI-generated proposals.
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