Expert Insights

The latest insights, funding guidance, and expert perspectives across the scientific funding landscape.

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Guidance for innovators on advancing technology, covering the latest funding opportunities, agency insights, and financial, compliance, and tax strategies.

SBIR Reauthorization: Where We Stand and What You Can Do to Prepare

April 2026 | Kelsey McLaughlin, Ph.D. and Connie Vance, Ph.D.


How to Protect Your Business from Payment Fraud

March 2026 | Aron Josefsberg, MBA


ARPA-H 101: Funding Big Ideas

March 2026 | Chelcie Heaney, Ph.D.


Attending ARPA-H BIOGAMI Proposers' Day: What Actually Matters

February 2026 | Mayank Boob, Ph.D.


Tax Playbook of SBIR/STTR Funded Companies

February 2026 | PJ Donohue, CPA


A New Year Checklist: Key Compliance and Tax Deadlines for 2026

January 2026 | Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA


101 Ways to Reposition Your NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal

January 2026 | Eva Garland, Ph.D. and Angie Pollard, Ph.D.


6 Tax Strategies that all Early-Stage R&D Companies Should be Thinking About

November 2025 | PJ Donohue, CPA


Powering Cardiovascular Innovation

November 2025 | Aaron Keeler, Ph.D.


Expanding Funding Pathways for Life Science Innovators

November 2025 | Brandon Turner, Ph.D.


Tax Law Changes: What SBIR and STTR Grantees Need to Know About One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

October 2025 | PJ Donohue, CPA


Why Do I Have to Keep Timesheets for My SBIR Grant?

September 2025 | Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA


Top 10 Compliance Pitfalls Every New SBIR Awardee Should Know

September 2025 | Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA


SBIR/STTR Compliance Pitfalls

August 2025 | Eva Garland, Ph.D. and Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA


Navigating the Impact of Current Government Policies on the Non-Dilutive Funding Landscape

April 2025 | Eva Garland, Ph.D.


Accelerating AgTech R&D: Growing Your Research Program Through USDA Funding Opportunities

February 2025 | Arsalan Daudi, Ph.D.


Microscope

New Funding Opportunities | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

February 2025 | Brandon Turner, Ph.D.


Tips for Accessing the Department of Defense Funding Arsenal for Emerging Businesses

February 2025 | Kelsey McLaughlin, Ph.D.


Department of Energy Funding for Emerging Businesses

October 2024 | Lu Lu, Ph.D.


Leveraging Non-Dilutive Funding for Drug Discovery and Development

October 2024 | Connie Vance, Ph.D. and Tiger Xie, Ph.D.


Harvesting America's Seed Fund: Guidance for Navigating the NSF's SBIR / STTR Application Process

September 2024 | Dana Upton, MBA, Ph.D.


NIH SBIR/STTR Beyond the Basics

June 2024 | Brandon Turner, Ph.D.


Navigating CDMRP for Success

May 2024 | Kelsey McLaughlin, Ph.D.

Funding Your Science

Strategies, funding pathways, and agency insights to help advance your technology.

SBIR Reauthorization: Where We Stand and What You Can Do to Prepare

April 2026 | Kelsey McLaughlin, Ph.D. and Connie Vance, Ph.D.


ARPA-H 101: Funding Big Ideas

March 2026 | Chelcie Heaney, Ph.D.


Attending ARPA-H BIOGAMI Proposers' Day: What Actually Matters

February 2026 | Mayank Boob, Ph.D.


101 Ways to Reposition Your NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal

January 2026 | Eva Garland, Ph.D. and Angie Pollard, Ph.D.


Powering Cardiovascular Innovation

November 2025 | Aaron Keeler, Ph.D.


Expanding Funding Pathways for Life Science Innovators

November 2025 | Brandon Turner, Ph.D.


Navigating the Impact of Current Government Policies on the Non-Dilutive Funding Landscape

April 2025 | Eva Garland, Ph.D.


Accelerating AgTech R&D: Growing Your Research Program Through USDA Funding Opportunities

February 2025 | Arsalan Daudi, Ph.D.


Microscope

New Funding Opportunities | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

February 2025 | Brandon Turner, Ph.D.


Tips for Accessing the Department of Defense Funding Arsenal for Emerging Businesses

February 2025 | Kelsey McLaughlin, Ph.D.


Department of Energy Funding for Emerging Businesses

October 2024 | Lu Lu, Ph.D.


Leveraging Non-Dilutive Funding for Drug Discovery and Development

October 2024 | Connie Vance, Ph.D. and Tiger Xie, Ph.D.


Harvesting America's Seed Fund: Guidance for Navigating the NSF's SBIR / STTR Application Process

September 2024 | Dana Upton, MBA, Ph.D.


NIH SBIR/STTR Beyond the Basics

June 2024 | Brandon Turner, Ph.D.


Navigating CDMRP for Success

May 2024 | Kelsey McLaughlin, Ph.D.

Accounting, Compliance, Tax, & Advisory

Guidance on financial strategy, compliance, and tax considerations for innovators.

How to Protect Your Business from Payment Fraud

March 2026 | Aron Josefsberg, MBA


Tax Playbook of SBIR/STTR Funded Companies

February 2026 | PJ Donohue, CPA


A New Year Checklist: Key Compliance and Tax Deadlines for 2026

January 2026 | Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA


6 Tax Strategies that all Early-Stage R&D Companies Should be Thinking About

November 2025 | PJ Donohue, CPA


Tax Law Changes: What SBIR and STTR Grantees Need to Know About One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

October 2025 | PJ Donohue, CPA


Why Do I Have to Keep Timesheets for My SBIR Grant?

September 2025 | Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA


Top 10 Compliance Pitfalls Every New SBIR Awardee Should Know

September 2025 | Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA


SBIR/STTR Compliance Pitfalls

August 2025 | Eva Garland, Ph.D. and Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA