SBIR/STTR Why Strong Grant Accounting Is Essential for Long-Term Research Funding January 29, 2026 / January 29, 2026 by yelpix | Leave a Comment Securing grant funding is a major milestone for high-tech startups spending huge funds in R&D. However, it is not the finish line but merely a starting block for long-term survival. The long-term success depends on the company’s ability to manage funding responsibly, demonstrate unwavering financial discipline, and scale sustainably. At the heart of this capability […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding grant accounting innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR STTR
SBIR/STTR How a Clear Commercialization Plan Strengthens Your NSF Application January 14, 2026 / February 10, 2026 by yelpix | Leave a Comment Many founders approach NSF SBIR/STTR proposals thinking that groundbreaking technology is enough. After all, NSF exists to fund innovation. However, sometimes, strong technical proposals fail, not for lack of exciting science but for a weak commercialization story. The NSF does not just fund research; it invests in companies that can translate that research into real […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR STTR US government shutdown
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR Program December 4, 2025 / February 10, 2026 by yelpix | Leave a Comment The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, collectively known as America’s Seed Fund, are central to the federal innovation ecosystem. These programs have delivered over $70 billion in R&D funding to more than 30,000 small businesses, generating an estimated $22 to $33 of private investment for every federal dollar […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR STTR
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
SBIR/STTR How Alien Helps You Go from Idea to Funded SBIR/STTR Proposal July 23, 2025 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Securing SBIR/STTR funding is one of the most effective ways for innovators, small businesses, and researchers to transform groundbreaking ideas into commercially successful products. However, navigating the application process can be daunting, especially for first-time applicants. From understanding the eligibility criteria to crafting a compelling proposal, the journey to obtaining SBIR/STTR funding requires strategic planning, […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR Spain STTR
National Institute of Health (US) NIH Research: Prioritizing Human-Based Research Technologies June 11, 2025 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced steps toward prioritizing human-relevant research technologies in biomedical research. This initiative aims to reduce the reliance on animal models by promoting alternative methods that better replicate human biology, thereby enhancing the real-world impact of NIH research and biomedical research overall. The New Direction The NIH’s initiative […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR Spain STTR
National Institute of Health (US) Back by Popular Demand: Mastering NIH Funding June 9, 2025 / November 7, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment After an overwhelming response to our last NIH funding session, we’re bringing it back. The complexities of the SBIR/STTR application process often leave founders and researchers unsure of how to begin—or how to stand out. If you’re developing a healthtech innovation and aiming for NIH support, this webinar is your opportunity to gain clarity and […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR Spain STTR
National Institute of Health (US) SBIR/STTR What Does the Impact Score Mean for Your NIH SBIR/STTR Application? May 7, 2025 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment When you’re applying for NIH SBIR or STTR funding, one of the most anticipated—and sometimes most anxiety-inducing—moments is receiving your impact score. But what does that number actually mean? And how should you interpret it as an applicant? In this post, we’ll break down what the impact score is, how it’s calculated, and how it […] Read more » alien technology transfer funding Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology non dilutive funding NSF SBIR Spain STTR
National Science Foundation (US) NSF SBIR/STTR Deadline: July 2 — How to Prepare with Confidence April 17, 2025 / March 2, 2026 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR deadline is fast approaching on July 2, 2025. If you’re a startup with groundbreaking technology, now is the time to take action. Whether you are applying for the first time or resubmitting with improvements, preparing your proposal requires more than just meeting the deadline—it requires strategy, clarity, and alignment with […] 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
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
Uncategorized FROM MDGS TO SDGS: ACCELERATING PROGRESS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN TIMES OF CRISIS May 23, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Back in 2000, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were adopted with the objective of reducing poverty and improving the lives of the world’s poorest people by 2015. They included eight goals, such as eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, promoting gender equality and reducing child mortality. These goals were a landmark effort by the United Nations […] Read more » alien technology transfer Innovation Consulting Sustainable Development Goals Sustainable Future
European Innovation Council EIC ACCELERATOR: IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF 2023 FIRST FULL APPLICATION CUT-OFF April 19, 2023 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The European Innovation Council has released the final results of the first 2023 EIC Accelerator full application cut-off, and if you have been tracking the programme’s progress, this article provides a detailed recap of the most important updates and an in-depth analysis of the data. Out of 476 applications received for January’s Accelerator Open Call, […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council funding
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
Uncategorized Global Diversity – The Anchor of Successful Consulting! October 17, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment As Chief Sales Officer at Alien Innovation Consulting, my team members and I often face questions from prospects and clients such as – “An Indian consultant working for an European funding program?” or “An European consultant working on an American grant program?”. It is indeed an interesting question! My team is composed of professionals we […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council
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 2022: A Crisis for the VC Market and the EIC Fund? September 6, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 2022: A year of turbulent waters for the VC market 2022 is so far representing a tedious year for the VC world. VCs have slowed down first investments in early-stage, pre-revenue and capital-intensive startups and reserved more capital for their existing portfolio companies. At the same time, investors are asking those startups to freeze the […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator Hight Tech Startups
Uncategorized Climate change: how can innovation help mitigate the effects? July 27, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Europe is currently facing some of the most extreme weather seen on the continent, with scorching temperatures, severe droughts and raging wildfires. As of 23 July, approximately 515,000 hectares of area had been burned across the EU, resulting in mass evacuations, destroyed homes and deaths. The unprecedented heatwave meant 7 out of 28 European capital […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech Sustainable Future
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
European Innovation Council EIC Accelerator: stats from March cut-off and June submissions, and programme updates from the past month June 28, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment After completing its transition from the pilot phase to a fully-fledged programme in 2021 under Horizon Europe, the EIC Accelerator closed its second 2022 cut-off in June with a reported significantly high demand. The number of applications received during this last submission window is in line with the trend that has seen an average of […] Read more » alien technology transfer EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe
Uncategorized Alien Technology Transfer Group announces acquisition of Eagle & Chevalier Venture Studio June 7, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Rome – Today, 7 June 2022, Fabio Manzi and Alessandro Rufo, founders of the Alien Technology Transfer Group, announce the acquisition of the Venture Studio Eagle & Chevalier, which officially starts to complement the activity of its already established Innovation Consulting. Alien Technology Transfer was founded in 2013 in London, kicking off its business as […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council
Uncategorized Inflation: what are the effects on your business and the best actions to protect it? March 23, 2022 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Inflation is a phenomenon that has not been seen for a long time in the European and American context. We can say that a whole generation of entrepreneurs is not familiar with it, and this is to be considered dangerous because it could lead to poorly thought-out choices. Currently, the inflation rate reported an increase […] Read more » alien technology transfer business strategies business writing Inflation
Uncategorized My journey through mentoring. Alien Technology Transfer’s CEO shares her experience with mentorship April 13, 2021 / November 20, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Mentorship is an ancient practice. It is generally cited that the concept originated with the character of Mentor in Homer’s Odyssey. In the masterpiece of Ancient Greek’s epic poems, Odysseus entrusts his young son Telemachus to the care of Mentor, his trusted companion, when he goes to fight in the Trojan War. From the Ancient […] Read more » alien technology transfer entrepreneurship mentorship woman CEO
