Grants are the only truly non-dilutive funding — you keep 100% equity. GrantCrafter finds startup grants from federal agencies, economic development organizations, and startup competitions matched to your stage and industry.
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Early-stage businesses, pre-revenue startups, and companies in their first 1-3 years
Some programs fund startups from day one, particularly incubator and accelerator grants. Most federal programs require at least some operating history and a developed concept.
SBIR goes directly to the small business. STTR requires a formal partnership with a research university or nonprofit. Both offer Phase I grants up to $275,000 and Phase II grants up to $1.9M.
Grant funding generally does not affect your ability to raise venture capital. In fact, SBIR grants are often viewed positively by VCs as validation of your technology.
SBIR applications take 6-12 months from submission to award. Plan your runway accordingly — grants are not emergency funding.
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