How Civilians and Startups Can Tap Into the Pentagon’s Billion-Dollar Innovation Pipeline
If you think working with the U.S. military means navigating decades of red tape and chasing classified RFPs, it’s time to update your playbook. Over the past few years, the Department of Defense has rolled out a wave of open innovation programs designed specifically to bring in non-traditional vendors—startups, researchers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses with no prior government experience. This shift isn’t just symbolic; it’s backed by billions in funding and a mandate to fast-track commercial tech for defense use.
Unlocking Defense Funding for Non-Dilutive Funding: A Guide to the First Notice of Funding Availability from the Office of Strategic Capital
Learn how to leverage the first Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) from the Office of Strategic Capital to secure non-dilutive defense funding for innovative technologies.
How to Leverage Heilmeier’s Catechism: Creating Winning SBIR Proposals
In the competitive landscape of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, crafting a compelling and coherent proposal is crucial. One powerful tool that can help streamline and strengthen your proposal is Heilmeier's Catechism.
Navigating Federal Contracts for Startups: The GSA Startup Springboard Program
Venturing into federal contracting can seem daunting for many startups. The rules, regulations, and requirements often appear overwhelming compared to private sector engagements. However, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has developed a pathway to simplify this journey for small and emerging businesses: the GSA Startup Springboard program.
Financing Your Venture: A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs
Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey? Navigating the world of startup financing can be complex. That's why our team is excited to introduce our new guide, Financing Your Venture: A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs.
4 ChatGPT Prompts to Boost Your Raise
In the fast-paced world of startups, securing funding is a crucial step towards transforming innovative ideas into successful ventures. However, the process of raising funds can be daunting and time-consuming, requiring founders to navigate complex negotiations and convey their vision effectively to potential investors. Thankfully, advancements in artificial intelligence have opened up new possibilities for streamlining this process and gaining a competitive edge.
Harnessing the Power of AI to Boost Startup Fundraising: An Introduction
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and startup culture, there's a constant quest for innovative tools that can provide a competitive edge. One such tool that has seen significant advancements and offers considerable potential is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Specifically, AI language models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, are emerging as powerful allies for entrepreneurs, particularly in the realm of fundraising.
How to not be among the 43% of startups that fail within 3 years
There's a saying, "Revenue cures all ills". While that is a bit overblown, it is nevertheless at the core of why startups fail: they lack the capital to keep going.
Stop Operating Without a Profit and Loss Model
When you decided to build your startup, you probably didn't start with a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement. However, as your startup matures, it is important to focus on business fundamentals and to that end, you need to build your P&L.
Preparing for Your Raise: Data Rooms & Due Diligence
Raising money isn’t a battle to convince an investor to invest in you and your startup, it’s a battle to convince an investor to invest in you and your startup rather than in someone else and their startup.