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Trusted by 2,537+ NSF, NIH, and DoD/DARPA Awardees

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Your proposal is written by one of 15 domain experts on staff, each of whom has won NSF, NIH or equivalent funding as a Principal Investigator.

In our 2023/2024 study of 350+ NSF, NIH, and DoD reviewers, over 64% of applications written by AI failed to progress beyond initial triage. How we compare with AI grant tools · NSF's statement on generative AI

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41.2%
Overall Funding Success Rate *
SBIR Grant Writers
41.2%
National Average
18.0%
$227.8M
Funding Secured (June 2024)
2,537+
NSF, NIH & DoD Awardees
56.3%
Resubmission Rate *
97.4%
Customer Satisfaction
15
Experts on Staff
6+
Years in Operation

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Recent Wins

Our clients' awards, shown with their permission, and our own research funding.

NIH SBIR Fast-Track
Skincubator Neocare

Funded by NICHD in September 2026 to run clinical trials of the Skincubator, a wearable incubator that allows prolonged skin-to-skin care for very preterm infants.

$313,951 awarded for Phase I. Skincubator Neocare

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USDA SBIR Phase I
READYBAR

$172K from USDA NIFA (fiscal year 2025) to confirm the shelf life and nutrient stability of a meal bar for first responders and wildland firefighters.

Award 2025-33530-45126

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We also win grants for our own research
$1.97M

Soil Biome, our CEO's company, is part of the consortium awarded $1,972,625 under the Australian Government's Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program, for AI-driven soil microbiome analysis and custom biofertilizers.

We compete for research funding ourselves, and we write your proposal the same way.

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Clients include researchers and teams from
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Transparent Pricing

Fixed-Price Plans. No Hidden Costs.

On average we are cost-competitive with Grant Engine (undisclosed pricing + success feeUses AI), Grantify ($10k+AI Generated), TurboSBIR ($1.5k/mo, 3 mo min. contractAI Generated), and ScienceDocs ($170–180/hr for 30–40+ hrs of grant writing). See our full ranked comparison →
NSF
SBIR Project Pitch
$495
Fixed price
  • All four Project Pitch questions
  • Written by a domain expert in your field
  • Technical innovation and feasibility
  • Commercial viability and market analysis
  • R&D goals with measurable criteria
  • Company overview and team structure
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NSF
SBIR Phase I
$5,995
Fixed price · Written by 1 of our 10 NSF experts
  • Critical review of accepted Project Pitch
  • Intellectual Merits and Broader Impacts
  • Commercial Opportunity (2–3 pages)
  • Technical Solution (1–3 pages)
  • Technical Discussion and R&D Plan (5–6 pages)
  • Company/Team section (1–3 pages)
  • Budget template and justifications
  • Facilities, Resources and Data Management Plan
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NIH
SBIR Phase I
$5,495
Fixed price · Written by 1 of our 5 NIH experts
  • Specific Aims reviewed by NIH Program Director
  • Project Narrative and Public Health Statement
  • Abstract (up to 30 lines)
  • Technical Discussion and Research Plan (6 pages)
  • Company/Team, Budget and Justifications
  • Facilities, Resources and Data Management Plan
  • Letters of Support (3) from your nominees
  • Clinical Trial / IRB documents available (+$995)
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DoD, AFWERX, and Phase II pricing available - ask during your consultation.

What We Offer

Full-Spectrum SBIR Grant Services

From initial project pitch to Phase II applications, we manage the entire grant process so you can focus on your research.

Grant Consultancy

We analyze your technology, identify the best-fit SBIR topic areas, and build a strategic funding roadmap tailored to your research and commercial goals.

Proposal Writing

Complete proposal development by domain experts who have served as Principal Investigators and secured their own NSF, NIH, or DoD funding.

Technical Translation

We specialize in deconstructing complex technical information into grant-ready material that resonates with reviewers and study sections.

Grant Editing

Expert review and refinement of your existing proposals, supporting documents, and scientific manuscripts for maximum competitiveness.

Guided Submission

Grant submission is complex. We manage the entire process end-to-end, from Research.gov and eRA Commons to budget templates and compliance documents.

Resubmission Strategy

Our 56.3% resubmission success rate speaks for itself. We analyze reviewer feedback and restructure your proposal for a stronger second round.

Our Team

15 World-Class Domain Experts on Staff

CEOs, former United Nations officials, a former political leader, venture capitalists, scientists, physicians, and DoD/DoE researchers. Every writer has received NSF, NIH, or equivalent funding as a Principal Investigator.

We cover over 50 disciplines - from biological, physical, and chemical sciences to AI, machine learning, and defense technologies.

  • All writers have secured their own federal grants
  • Many serve on NSF/NIH/DoD study sections
  • 13.9 years average grant writing experience
  • Global expertise across 50+ scientific disciplines
15
Expert Writers on Staff
50+
Scientific Disciplines
13.9
Avg. Years Experience
6+
Years in Operation
Track Record

Numbers That Speak for Themselves

Over six years of turning innovative research into funded proposals across NSF, NIH, DoD, and AFWERX, led by a CEO who first won NIH funding as a Principal Investigator over 20 years ago.

$227.8M
Competitive grant funding secured (as of June 2024)
2,537+
NSF, NIH and DoD/DARPA awardees
41.2%
Overall success rate * vs. 18% national average
97.4%
Customer satisfaction (Survey, June 2024)
How It Works

From First Call to Funded

A streamlined process designed to get your proposal submission-ready with minimal burden on your time.

1

Free Consultation

30-minute call to discuss your technology, target agency, and funding timeline. We identify the best SBIR topic area for your work.

2

Expert Assignment

We match you with a domain expert who has direct experience in your field and a track record of funded proposals in that area.

3

Proposal Development

Your writer develops the complete proposal - from technical narrative and R&D plan to budget justifications and supporting documents.

4

Review and Submission

Final quality review, your approval, and guided submission through the appropriate agency portal. We manage the entire process.

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Success Rate Details

Our high success rates are not just numbers - they are a testament to our proven methods. We consistently outperform industry averages, turning innovative ideas into funded research.