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Winning Non-Dilutive Funding

The SBIR grant process is complex and demanding - especially when you are already managing so much. Akela Consulting brings clarity and a strategic approach, leading you through the process and helping you secure funding so you can focus on what matters: driving your innovation forward.

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Phases of Funding

SBIR programs are funded in phases. The first 2 phases finance your R&D and the 3rd phase is reserved should you and your federal customer want to engage in a sole-source contract. Some programs, such as AFWERX's Tacfi/Stratfi and NASA's Enhancement program offer additional funding to help you go from prototype to commercially ready product.

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3 Phase I

$75,000 - $300,000

Phase II

$750,000 - $2,000,000

Phase III

Commercial Contract

What is an SBIR?

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a federal initiative designed to provide non-dilutive funding for small businesses pursuing innovative technologies. Complementing SBIR, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program encourages collaboration between small businesses and research institutions. Together, these programs fuel innovation across a wide range of industries.

Each major federal agency offers SBIR funding program in order to advance their different agency agendas. This includes SBIR programs from the Department of Defense (including the Army, Navy, Air Force and others), National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health, NASA, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Homeland Security, NIST, Department of Transportation and others.

Navigating SBIR opportunities can be complex, but our experienced SBIR consultants simplify the process. From identifying the right SBIR topics to mastering the nuances of SBIR grant writing, Akela Consulting helps small businesses secure SBIR grants and thrive in the competitive space.

CTO of Advanced Materials company

Thanks to Akela Consulting, our company successfully secured multiple large federal awards with the NSF, DoE, and U.S. Air Force. Their guidance and unwavering support helped us secure crucial funding that accelerated our R&D efforts and strengthened our competitive edge. Akela’s commitment to our success was clear from day one—they knew exactly how to position us for success in the government funding space and tirelessly worked to ensure we reached our fullest potential.

Our Team

Akela Consulting is a boutique SBIR and federal grant writing consultancy for deep-tech small business startups. We guide you to identify and win grants from the different U.S. Federal agencies programs such as the DoD, NIH, NASA, AFWERX, NSF, DoE, DHS and similar non-dilutive funding programs.