Success Stories

Real results from deep-tech startups we've helped secure non-dilutive funding.
Advanced Energy Storage
Piersica
Overview

Solid-state lithium batteries delivering 585 Wh/kg for defense and clean energy applications.

Challenge

Three years without federal funding despite strong technology.

Solution

Funding roadmap, agency targeting, full proposal development and post-award support.

$3.8M
NSF · U.S. Army · AFWERX (×2)
Climate Tech
Kind Designs
Overview

3D-printed living seawalls that restore marine biodiversity and replace concrete coastal infrastructure.

Challenge

Translating a biomimicry concept into federal agency priorities with scalability proof.

Solution

Mission-driven positioning, proposal strategy and full compliance management.

$2.3M
USDA · Navy · AFWERX
Immersive Media & XR
YBVR
Overview

Immersive VR streaming for live events, expanding into defense and training applications.

Challenge

Positioning dual-use XR technology within the defense ecosystem.

Solution

Phased SBIR/STTR strategy, commercialization narrative and full proposal management.

$1.2M
NSF Phase I & II
HealthTech
Freyja
Overview

Digital health platform using behavioral science and ML to improve immunotherapy adherence.

Challenge

Proving clinical impact and technical feasibility to secure non-dilutive funding.

Solution

Funding roadmap, clinical positioning and end-to-end proposal development.

$1.5M
NSF · AFWERX
MedTech / Biomaterials
Novaurum
Overview

Advanced implant coatings with bio-synthesized nanoparticles to reduce infection.

Challenge

Transitioning academic research into a competitive NSF SBIR proposal.

Solution

NSF criteria alignment, proposal development and post-award compliance support.

$305K
NSF Phase I
HealthTech / Medical Devices
Alerje
Overview

First 2 mm laparoscopic entry system with integrated high-resolution imaging.

Challenge

Securing competitive SBIR funding while proving clinical and commercial readiness.

Solution

Multi-phase SBIR strategy, full proposal development and compliance management.

$874K
AFWERX Phase I & II
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We didn’t change the technology — Inspiralia knew how to win.
Claudiu Bucur, CEO · Piersica
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Endless thanks to you all for making this possible and walking us through the process from end to end. I could have never even begun to approach these very complicated grants without Inspiralia!
Charlotte Hoffman, Strategy & Innovation Manager · Kind Designs
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They assumed ownership of the entire SBIR/STTR process.
Goetz Kurswe, CCO · YBVR
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The grant writing support has been phenomenal.
Javier Evelyn, Founder & CEO · Freyja
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Inspiralia played a key role in helping us secure NSF funding.
Dr. Thomas Webster, CSO · Novaurum
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We received strong support through proposal writing and administrative requirements.
Gerald Brecher, CFO · Alerje
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Working with Inspiralia has been a hugely rewarding experience — not only from a business perspective, but also on a personal and professional level.
Graham Sutherland, CEO · Canetia Analytics
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We could not have done it without the Inspiralia team’s expertise. We’re looking forward to working on Phase II.
Raj Chauhan, CEO & Founder · Zuma Innovations
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I really appreciate the high level of support. The team has been incredibly diligent throughout the process.
Madison Maxey, Founder & CEO · Loomia Technologies
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The best thing about working with Inspiralia was having a team that took care of the administrative side from start to finish.
Jeremy Chow, CEO · Tactus