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 Tips for Preparing EIC Accelerator Applications in 2025 January 15, 2025 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The EIC Accelerator, a key program under the European Innovation Council (EIC), is designed to support innovative start-ups and SMEs with breakthrough products, services, or business models. It offers a mix of grants and equity investments to help deep-tech start-ups with projects that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones. The […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
Uncategorized CEO Appointment Announcement October 3, 2024 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Effective September, 2024, Steven Kiberd has been named Chief Executive Officer of Alien Technology Transfer. Steven’s appointment follows a successful three-year tenure as Chief Operating Officer, during which he collaborated closely with the organization’s founders, Alessandro Rufo and Fabio Manzi. Under Steven’s leadership during this period, more than $300 million in funding was secured for […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
European Innovation Council EIC Accelerator March 2024 Cut-off Winners Announced : €411M Awarded to 68 Companies July 23, 2024 / December 3, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 68 deep tech start-ups were awarded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) in the March 2024 EIC Accelerator cut-off, securing grant and/or equity financing. Out of 969 companies that submitted full proposals, 347 were selected for interviews with a jury including experienced investors and entrepreneurs. This resulted in an interview rate for the March 2024 […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups HTXL Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
European Innovation Council European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2024 February 2, 2024 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The European Innovation Council has published the 2024 European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. It outlines how the EIC will allocate its funding of over EUR 1.2 billion for the year 2024 and introduces some key changes when compared to the 2023 […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
European Innovation Council June 2023 EIC Winners Announced: 47 Companies Secure Funding for Innovation January 11, 2024 / December 3, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment A new set of 47 companies have been selected to receive European Innovation Council (EIC) funding, combining grants and equity, following the third 2023 EIC Accelerator cut-off in June.The rigorous selection process involved 140 companies being evaluated by panels of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs out of a pool of 648 full proposals submitted. The success […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
Uncategorized AI and the Law: An In-Depth Look at the Current Legal Landscape October 26, 2023 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment We certainly cannot say that change will come. At this point, change is happening and AI use is a fact. This is for sure something you have heard countless times, for some time now: 2023 is a breakthrough year for AI and the law.The technological revolution we are witnessing inevitably also raises important legal challenges […] Read more » AI law 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
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 EIC Winners Announced: 51 Companies Secure EIC Funding for Impact-Driven Innovations July 4, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced the winners of its highly anticipated funding program. Following a rigorous selection process, 51 pioneering companies have emerged as the recipients of the prestigious EIC funding, a combination of grants and equity investments. These groundbreaking ventures were chosen from a pool of 139 companies, which had the privilege […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups HTXL Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
Uncategorized The Anatomy of a Venture Studio: Exploring the Structure and Operations June 28, 2023 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Venture studios have emerged as a powerful model for nurturing and supporting startups in today’s dynamic business landscape. With their unique approach to entrepreneurship, venture studios are redefining the way startups are built, funded, and supported. In this article we will delve into the anatomy of a venture studio, examining its structure, operations, and the […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups HTXL Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
Uncategorized Alien’s Partnership with HTXL: Revolutionizing Deep Tech Ventures for Societal Impact June 27, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment In a world grappling with complex challenges, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. HighTechXL (HTXL), an organization based in the Netherlands, has taken a remarkable approach to address these challenges by organizing a unique deep tech venture-building program. By integrating well-protected advanced technologies with entrepreneurship, HTXL aims to create novel startup companies […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups HTXL Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
Uncategorized A Guide to Financial Planning for Innovation Startups June 13, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The company’s ability to meet its financial commitments even in times of severe discontinuity is the main guarantee of the health of the business. This is why financial planning for innovation startups can translate into a significant competitive advantage. Liquidity is the lifeblood of any company, which is why careful financial planning is the starting […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council financial planning Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
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 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
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 Almost 10 years later: How well has the EIC Accelerator, Europe’s most ambitious innovation funding programme, evolved? May 17, 2022 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The EIC Accelerator – a funding opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with game-changing innovations that are not yet ready to be commercialised, to scale-up and deploy them on the market – was officially launched in March 2021 as part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Programme. With an annual budget […] Read more » EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council funding Hight Tech Startups innovation technology
