Stacy L ChinFounder, KeepYourEquity · I get the government to write you checks

Crafting Engaging Proposals for Funding

13 Feb 2025 · 1 min

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In this instructional segment, Stacy Chin stresses that investors must be able to understand and appreciate an innovation for it to receive funding. She advises writing proposals that are both informative and engaging to reach a broader audience. Chin highlights the importance of aligning metrics with clear milestones in SBIR applications, recommending that applicants define specific success metrics—such as technical deliverables or market validation—to demonstrate a well‑planned, results‑driven project. By making proposals concrete through measurable milestones, innovators increase their chances of securing funding.

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If investors can't understand or appreciate your innovation, they just won't fund it. So writing in a way that's both informative and engaging ensures that your proposal will be aligned to the broader audience. 24, align your metrics with clear milestones. Define clear milestones and success metrics in your SBIR application shows that your project is well-planned and results-driven. For example, specify how you'll measure progress, such as achieving technical deliverables or securing market validation. And this matters because metrics and milestones Make your proposal concrete.