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Non-Dilutive Funding vs Venture Capital: How do I choose?
Non-Dilutive
Venture Capital
Funding

Non-Dilutive Funding vs Venture Capital: How do I choose?

A breakdown of how startup founders can decide between venture capital and non-dilutive funding—and when to use both.

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SBIR vs STTR: Understanding the Key Differences for Federal Funding Success
SBIR/STTR

SBIR vs STTR: Understanding the Key Differences for Federal Funding Success

A guide for startups comparing SBIR and STTR eligibility, collaboration, and commercialization strategies.

The Best Secrets to Securing an NSF SBIR Phase I Award: How to Win up to $306,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding
Funding
NSF
SBIR/STTR

The Best Secrets to Securing an NSF SBIR Phase I Award: How to Win up to $306,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding

A guide to crafting a compliant, competitive proposal that wins NSF SBIR Phase I funding without giving up equity.

The INNOVATE Act & SBIR/STTR Reauthorization: What Founders Need to Know (September 2025)
Policy
SBIR/STTR
Funding

The INNOVATE Act & SBIR/STTR Reauthorization: What Founders Need to Know (September 2025)

Breaking down the legislative landscape, competing bills, and what it means for startups as the SBIR/STTR reauthorization deadline approaches.

From Researcher to Founder: Where Scientists and Engineers Go Wrong in Startup Funding
Startups
Non-Dilutive
Funding

From Researcher to Founder: Where Scientists and Engineers Go Wrong in Startup Funding

The pitfalls scientists face when transitioning from lab to startup—and how non-dilutive funding can help.

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AI and Grant Writing: How Scout Combines Technology With Expertise
Funding
AI
Grants

AI and Grant Writing: How Scout Combines Technology With Expertise

Exploring how AI can accelerate grant writing while experts and founders ensure compliance, credibility, and competitiveness.

SBIR vs STTR: Understanding the Key Differences for Federal Funding Success
SBIR/STTR

SBIR vs STTR: Understanding the Key Differences for Federal Funding Success

A guide for startups comparing SBIR and STTR eligibility, collaboration, and commercialization strategies.

Non-Dilutive Funding vs Venture Capital: How do I choose?
Non-Dilutive
Venture Capital
Funding

Non-Dilutive Funding vs Venture Capital: How do I choose?

A breakdown of how startup founders can decide between venture capital and non-dilutive funding—and when to use both.

The Best Secrets to Securing an NSF SBIR Phase I Award: How to Win up to $306,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding
Funding
NSF
SBIR/STTR

The Best Secrets to Securing an NSF SBIR Phase I Award: How to Win up to $306,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding

A guide to crafting a compliant, competitive proposal that wins NSF SBIR Phase I funding without giving up equity.

The INNOVATE Act & SBIR/STTR Reauthorization: What Founders Need to Know (September 2025)
Policy
SBIR/STTR
Funding

The INNOVATE Act & SBIR/STTR Reauthorization: What Founders Need to Know (September 2025)

Breaking down the legislative landscape, competing bills, and what it means for startups as the SBIR/STTR reauthorization deadline approaches.

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