Are you the founder of a STEM startup suddenly dealing with the vc pipeline closing up?

Are you intrigued by the influx of government funding especially into climate related fields, but even other sectors more broadly?

Have you ever tried diving into the wide world of government grants but quickly realized you’re out of your depth?

In this episode, Christine E.B. Howard, seasoned grant professional and founder of E.B. Howard Consulting talks about the how’s and what’s of government grant funding for for-profit startups, what you need to know and do to prepare your startup for grants, what startup founders miss about the must-have factors to qualify for government grants, especially for STEM startups, and much more.

Episode Highlights:

1. An overview of sources of government funding, and how federal grants differ from state grants
2. How to begin your search for "right fit" grant sources
3. An introduction to SBIR & STTR grants, and baseline eligibility requirements
4. Pros and cons of SBIR grants
5. Factors driving the success rate of grant funding, and how to assess your application's chances intelligently
6. The grant application process - a high level overview
7. A simple checklist to assess your startup's eligibility for science and technology grants
8. Common mistakes and pitfalls that trip up entrepreneurs in the grant funding process
9. A practical roadmap to evaluate and apply for right-fit government grants
10. How to be a diligent grantee once you've won the grant
11. Surprising benefits of applying for government grants even if you get rejected
12. A quick overview of other sources of government funding support for women entrepreneurs