Grant Fundraising SBIR/STTR Funding Resumes Post-US Shutdown: A focus on NIH and NSF November 24, 2025 / January 29, 2026 by yelpix | Leave a Comment The longest US shutdown is finally over, and as of November 12th, both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are back to business. Both NIH and NSF are now operating under a continuing resolution that runs until January 30, 2026. While this restart is positive news for applicants, there […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR STTR
Grant Fundraising Key Changes and Dates from the EIC Work Programme 2026 November 9, 2025 / February 10, 2026 by yelpix | Leave a Comment The European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme for 2026 was released in November 2025, establishing a strategy defined by increased upstream risk-taking, operational streamlining for capital deployment, and a heightened focus on technologies critical for European sovereignty. In this article we present the key changes that will take effect for the EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding government shutdown Government shutdown 2025 innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR STTR US government shutdown
Grant Fundraising Breaking Down the Three Phases of SBIR/STTR November 5, 2025 / February 10, 2026 by yelpix | Leave a Comment The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive, non-dilutive funding opportunities for small businesses in the United States. Often referred to as “America’s Seed Fund,” these programs provide early-stage capital for research and development (R&D) of innovative technologies with strong commercial potential. SBIR/STTR programs are coordinated […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR STTR
Grant Fundraising Day 24 of the Government Shutdown: What it means for SBIR/STTR? October 24, 2025 / February 10, 2026 by yelpix | Leave a Comment US startups continue to face challenges in accessing R&D federal funding due to two concurrent federal failures: The Government Shutdown, or Lapse in Appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which began on October 1, 2025. The Statutory Sunset of the SBIR and STTR programs (15 U.S.C. 638), which also expired on September 30, 2025 The […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding government shutdown Government shutdown 2025 innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR STTR US government shutdown
Grant Fundraising Grants vs Investors: How to Use Public Grant Funding to Strengthen Your Valuation October 10, 2025 / February 10, 2026 by yelpix | Leave a Comment For early-stage founders, securing capital is often one of the biggest hurdles. They typically think of private investors as the go-to source of financing. However, in the rush for capital, many founders often overlook a powerful strategic tool that can fundamentally change their fundraising trajectory: public grant funding. While investors bring not just money but […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR Spain STTR
Grant Fundraising SBIR/STTR Grant Readiness Checklist: What Every Startup Should Prepare Before Applying August 8, 2025 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Securing non-dilutive funding through grant applications can help startups and small businesses bring their technology to the market without giving up equity. However, the process of developing a grant-winning proposal is not only time-consuming, but requires scientific, business, and administrative expertise that is often underestimated by early-stage companies. 1) Introduction: Why Grant Readiness Matters SBIR/STTR […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR Spain STTR
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien Investor Day – French Companies January 8, 2024 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 9th January 2024 – online Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am CET We are excited to share the news of our upcoming event, dedicated to fostering connections between our curated network of companies and potential investors. The sixth Alien Investor Day will spotlight five innovative French deep-tech firms operating in the Healthcare, Biotech, and Sustainability […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer Innovation Innovation Consultancy
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien Investor Day – German Companies November 29, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 5th December 2023 – online Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm CET We are thrilled to announce another event dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with investors. The fifth series of our Virtual Investor Days will be focused on showcasing five promising German deep-tech companies in the AI energy and health-tech sectors. Some […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer german companies Innovation Innovation Consultancy
Grant Fundraising Key Factors Public Funding Evaluators & Private Investors Look for in a Deep Tech Start-up before Investing October 19, 2023 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The combination of both public and private funding catalyses the growth of deep tech start-ups, enabling them to advance their technologies to market-readiness, while building a successful business. Before investing, public funding evaluators and private investors conduct a rigorous assessment of high-impact companies. When making investment decisions, investors undertake a comprehensive analysis of the company, […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien Investor Day – Dutch Companies September 25, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 28th September 2023 – online Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CET We are thrilled to announce our virtual event dedicated to connecting our network of selected Dutch companies with investors. In this event, Dutch innovations will get an opportunity to exhibit their cutting-edge technologies, and growth potential. The program will include recipients of the […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer dutch companies
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Here’s Why Every High Tech Startup Should Consider Hiring an Innovation Consultancy! June 1, 2023 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment In the rapidly evolving and highly competitive landscape of tech-innovation start-ups, securing adequate funding is not just important but imperative for ensuring long-term success and sustained growth. However, the journey to obtain funding can often be a daunting and arduous task, riddled with complexities and time-consuming processes. This is precisely where the invaluable expertise of […] Read more » AI-Labs alien technology transfer EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien Investor Day – Health Tech February 27, 2023 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 30 March 2023 – online Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am CET We are thrilled to announce another event dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with investors. This exclusive event will focus on Health Tech innovations and it will bring together 5 selected top-class Israeli companies that have been recently awarded a € […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator Health Tech Hight Tech Startups
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien Investor Day – Sustainability November 10, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 14 December 2022 – online Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am CET After the success of the first appointment of our Alien Investor Days, we are thrilled to announce the second edition of this series of events dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with investors. This exclusive event will focus on Sustainable Innovation […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator European Innovation Council funding Hight Tech Startups
Grant Fundraising Investor Days & Pitching Sessions: what’s in it for the companies? September 21, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment On 8 September 2022, at Alien Technology Transfer we had the pleasure of hosting the first of our Investor Days, a series of events dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with an international pool of investors, with each appointment to focus on a specific industry. As this first edition was dedicated to health, […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe Hight Tech Startups
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien’s Investor Day – Health July 12, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Thursday 8th September 2022 – online 10:00 AM – 13:00 PM CET Alien Technology Transfer inaugurates the Alien Investor Days, a series of events dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with investors, with each appointment to be devoted to a specific industry. During this first edition focused on Health, investors will have the […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council funding Hight Tech Startups
Grant Fundraising Funding Opportunities for Mental Health Startups, What’s on the Horizon? April 30, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment While the European Parliament voted to finally unlock the €95.5B Horizon Europe research programme, a recent article from Science Business has shed a light on the programme’s expected investment in mental health R&D. According to Science Business, with 82.7 million people in the EU affected by a mental disorder, mental health costs Europe €600 billion […] Read more » brain disorders EIC Accelerator Mental health
Grant Fundraising Download for free Alien Technology Transfer’s EIC Accelerator short application pitch deck template April 15, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The EIC Accelerator calls are finally open and many companies throughout the EU are now busy preparing their applications. The EIC Accelerator aims to fund high-impact start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises. Over half of the one-billion Euros funding is open to breakthrough innovations in any field. The remaining €495 million are earmarked for innovations […] Read more » EIC Accelerator Horizon Europe Pitch Deck Template
Grant Fundraising Download Alien Technology Transfer’s free guide to strike the perfect readability in your grant application April 8, 2021 / November 21, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment We previously published Alien Technology Transfer’s innovation funding experts guidelines for excellent grant writing. So you already know how important outstanding grant writing is to the success of your application. From your writing depends how evaluators learn what your innovation and project are all about. But what if the information you convey is too complex […] Read more » EIC Flesch-Kincaid grant writing readability SBIR
Grant Fundraising Download Guide To Excellent Grant Writing April 2, 2021 / November 21, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Writing an excellent grant application is hard work. It requires you to closely analyze your vision and consider critically how your solution will effectively respond to a gap or problem. And you have to write in a way that makes your voice stand out from the competition. One of the best ways to learn how […] Read more » business writing EIC grant writing SBIR
