In today’s interconnected research and innovation landscape, foreign affiliations have become a central topic of discussion among companies applying for U.S. federal innovation funding — particularly under programs like SBIR and STTR. Federal agencies are increasing scrutiny on how foreign…
For startups developing cutting-edge technology, navigating government funding programs can be a tough task. The process requires structure, compliance, and months of commitment — a challenge that many small companies struggle to manage on their own. That was the case…
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government entered a partial shutdown due to Congress not approving the fiscal year 2026 budget. This affects many programs, including the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. What…
Inspiralia USA is thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting an exclusive, in-person workshop during this year’s Mobile Disrupt 2025 in Miami, Florida! 📅 Date: July 8th, 2025📍 Location: Fontainebleau Miami Beach🎟️ Admission: FREE for Mobile Disrupt 2025 participants 🚀…
What if your next breakthrough in healthcare didn’t need a venture capitalist—but a government agency instead?Each year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) invests over $1.3 billion in small businesses through its SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small…
At Inspiralia, we’re proud to partner with visionary scientists and entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in healthcare. One such collaborator is Dr. Thomas Webster, Chief Scientific Officer at Novaurum Biosciences, a company developing breakthrough implant coatings designed…
For newly established biotech and life science companies in the United States, the federal government offers significant funding opportunities through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These initiatives provide non-dilutive capital to support the…
🚀 Are you ready to take your NSF-funded research to the next level? Securing Phase II funding or leveraging the Fast Track Pilot can be game-changing for startups looking to scale their innovations. If you are a NSF Phase I…
Exciting News for Innovators! A new bill introduced by Senator Joni Ernst aims to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs until 2028. If passed, this legislation will ensure continued funding for small…
Our client, Piersica, has been awarded a $1M Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) We are thrilled to congratulate our client, Piersica, Inc., on securing a $1 million Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).…