Stacy Chin warns startups to check NSF SBIR eligibility before investing time in a full proposal, which is research-intensive and demanding. If rejected, there are alternative steps available.
So if this is the case, then the NSF SBIR program may not be the right funding source for you and your startup. And this is a really good thing to know early on before you jump on the bandwagon to dedicate your sweat, blood, and tears to prepare a really big full Phase I SBIR application, which is a very time-consuming and research-intensive process. So in case you find yourself with a rejected SBIR project pitch application, there's a couple of things you can do.
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