Department of Defense (DoD) Non-Dilutive Funding

The Federal Government is changing and the Department of Defense (DoD) budget is expected to increase. This may lead to increased availability of non-dilutive funding (NDF) for private industry from the DoD. These DoD funding opportunities may be less frequently pursued by small business than NDF grants from other Federal agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH); however, with concomitant rumors of decreased NIH budgets, DoD NDF may present opportunities for your company to offset R&D ...

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What is a CRADA?

Cooperative R&D agreements (CRADAs) serve as a mechanism to facilitate collaborative research and development (R&D) between the federal government and non-federal entities. Benefits in establishing a CRADA with a federal lab include reduced R&D costs, a concentrated effort resulting in reduced time between innovation and production, and the ability to commercialize inventions developed under the CRADA.

A Brief History

Following WWII, the U.S. federal government was providing 70% of all R&D funding. Federal employees owned their government-funded inventions ...

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Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) – How It Can Fund Your Biomedical Technologies

The thought of applying for funding opportunities from the Department of Defense (DoD) can seem daunting. The process and requirements are often unfamiliar and confusing, and it can be unnerving to spend so much time and effort on an unsure thing. That is why Tier Seven is here to help. We can assist in navigating the DoD funding process in a seamless, streamlined manner that integrates into your organization’s current R&D goals.

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