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Want to submit an SBIR proposal? Start the online process EARLY!

February 6, 2024 Nicole

A member of our VentureWrench Community hit a frustrating wall recently.  They were planning to submit a proposal to a…

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Posted in: Entrepreneurship, Funding, Procurement Sales, SBIR / STTR, SBIR / STTR

Happy New Year (and some 2024 Tips!)

January 2, 2024 Nicole

The VentureWrench team wishes you a wonderful, productive and prosperous 2024!  We continue to share our experiences and thoughts with…

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Posted in: Entrepreneurship

How our VentureWrench Launch! Commercialization Cohort helps SBIR companies!

December 13, 2023 Nicole

I just finished leading a cohort of SBIR companies through our VentureWrench Launch!™ live program.  It was so fun!  And,…

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Posted in: Business Strategy, Commercialization Cohort, Corporate Partners, Entrepeneur Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Federal and State Resources, Launch! and Lean Launchpad, Raising Money, SBIR / STTR, SBIR / STTR, Startup Challenges

You need an SBIR pipeline

October 14, 2023 Nicole

You need a funding pipeline or, if you prefer, a funding strategy.  You need to think about the right type…

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Posted in: Entrepreneurship, Funding, Government Policy, Innovation, SBIR / STTR, SBIR / STTR

Inside the Head of an Evaluator for SBIR/STTR proposals

October 3, 2023 Nicole

Once you’ve submitted your SBIR or STTR proposal, what happens? America’s Seed Fund Week is the name for the overall…

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Posted in: Entrepeneur Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Federal and State Resources, Raising Money, SBIR / STTR, SBIR / STTR

Augment Your SBIR/STTR Proposal with a Consulting PhD or other Expert

September 19, 2023 Nicole

One question that is often asked by SBIR / STTR proposing teams is whether a PhD is required as the…

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Posted in: Board, Entrepreneurship, Federal and State Resources, Funding, Government Policy, Innovation, Launch! and Lean Launchpad, SBIR / STTR, SBIR / STTR Filed under: financing, IP, SBIR, SBIR / STTR, startup

Want to Improve your SBIR Phase II chances? Show You are Good to Work with!

July 11, 2023 Nicole

Here’s the reality, I’ve said for a long time that Phase I money is the “don’t be stupid money”.  Phase…

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Posted in: Company Culture, Entrepreneurship, Federal and State Resources, Founder Character, Raising Money, SBIR / STTR, SBIR / STTR Filed under: entrepreneur, reputation, SBIR, SBIR / STTR, team

Are SBIR Phase II’s always awarded if a Phase I solicitation is Issued?

June 11, 2023 Nicole

Of course when you get your Phase I, you know that your company isn’t guaranteed Phase II funding for your…

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Posted in: Entrepreneurship, Federal and State Resources, Funding, Government Policy, Innovation, Raising Money, SBIR / STTR, SBIR / STTR

DoD Technical Data Rights – Pay Attention!

May 10, 2023 Nicole

Well, the DoD is certainly trying to get companies to participate in their SBIR programs with their AFWERX program and…

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Posted in: Entrepreneurship, Federal and State Resources, Funding, Government Policy, Patent, Raising Money, SBIR / STTR, SBIR / STTR, Startup Challenges

Venturewrench Talks about How AI works – and the Challenges of Bias in AI Systems

April 11, 2023 Nicole

This video is a recording of a conference presentation from 2021. It discusses some of the nuts and bolts about…

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Posted in: Artificial Intelligence / AI, Board and CEO Alerts, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology Infrastructure, Video, Workshop Filed under: artificial intelligence, chatgpt, entrepreneur, IP, machine learning, NSF, Video

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