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Seed Funding Introduction

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Seed Money: Money that initially starts a new business. It is typically used to finance product development, market research, and business formation. The National Institute of Health’s (NIH’s) and National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are major sources of seed funding in the United States. The government does not take any ownership of the business in return. Other investors often gain partial ownership of the business and a share of the profits from providing seed funding for the startup.

Universities often provide earlier seed money, ranging from department research funds to competitive university-wide startup funds. These funds help provide preliminary data that supports an SBIR or other research application. Associations supporting life sciences entrepreneurship, women in science, or finding a treatment for a particular disease also may be willing to support the development of a good idea with seed money.

Examples of Businesses Started with SBIR Funds

Did you know that these businesses had early funding from SBIRs?

  • 23 and Me
  • The Mars Rover
  • (Some) COVID Testing
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SBIR/STTR: A Major Source of Seed Money
9 Articles
Seed Funding Introduction
Intro to SBIR/STTR
SBIR/STTR Program Phases
Benefits of SBIRs/STTRs Beyond Money
Distinctions Between SBIR and STTR
Government Agencies That Fund SBIRs/STTRs
Tips from Entrepreneurs on Seed Money
Case Example: Before Starting an SBIR Proposal
Resources on Seed Money
Starting an SBIR/STTR Proposal
6 Articles
Steps in the SBIR/STTR Application Process
Getting Started with an SBIR: Tips & FAQs
Which Agency and Program Official to Contact
Grants vs. Contracts
Case Example: Getting Started with an NIH SBIR
Resources to Get Started with SBIR/STTR Funding
Writing and Submitting SBIR/STTR Proposals
4 Articles
Programs to Help with Proposal Writing
Case Example: Applicant Assistance & Technical and Business Assistance Programs
Tips and Resources on Proposal Writing
Proposal Submission
Peer Review Process
4 Articles
The Review Process
Proposal Review Details
Case Example: Post Proposal Review
Proposals Funded and Resubmission
Return to Early Funding
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This project is funded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (Grants 1R43 GM131458-01 & 2R GM131458-02)


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