Stacy Chin explains why SBIR grants are grueling for startups. The application process takes several months of heavy lifting, and competition is so fierce that even multiple submissions offer no guarantee of funding.
Second, pursuing SBIR funding can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. Applying for these grants can take anywhere from months at a time and also requires significant efforts to prepare a really strong application. Additionally, the competition is fierce, so there's no guarantees that you will get SBIR funding even after your first, second, or third submission.
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