Startup Grants & Non-Dilutive Funding
Grow your startup without giving up equity. Discover federal grants, state programs, and foundation funding designed specifically for early-stage companies.
Why Non-Dilutive Funding?
Keep Your Equity
No shares given up, no investor control
Validation
Government backing adds credibility
R&D Focus
Fund innovation without revenue pressure
Network
Access to federal labs and partners
Funding by Stage
Idea Stage
Competitions, university programs, microloans
Pre-Seed
SBIR Phase 0, state seed funds, foundation grants
Seed
SBIR Phase I, STTR, NSF SEED
Series A Ready
SBIR Phase II, DOE ARPA-E, NIH grants
Top Startup Funding Programs
SBIR Phase I
Up to $300,000Federal R&D grants for innovative startups. 6-month feasibility studies.
STTR Phase I
Up to $300,000Like SBIR but requires university/research institution partnership.
NSF SEED Fund
Up to $275,000National Science Foundation funding for deep tech startups.
State Innovation Grants
$10,000 - $250,000State-level programs supporting local startups and job creation.
Ready to Fund Your Startup?
Take our eligibility quiz to find grants that match your startup's stage and focus area.
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