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Investor Connect Podcast


Investor Connect is for investors interested in learning more about investing in startup and growth stage companies. Experienced investors share their experiences and advice with those who are considering an investment into startups and growth companies. It includes a podcast series of interviews with investors to inform others about the process of funding startups as well as a resource list and a discussion board.  

Topics include sourcing, analyzing, and researching companies. Other topics include valuations, terms Sheets, board of directors, board of advisors, due diligence, syndicates, venture capital, angels, angel networks, family offices, crowdfunding, exits, and more.

Investor Connect is a community program. We welcome your suggestions for speakers and topics which you can send to us through the Contact page. No registration is required to use the resources.  Discussion boards are available to post and answer questions about startups and growth company investing through which registration is required.

Investor Connect is a program under the Texas Open Angel Network which is a 501(c3) non-profit dedicated to the education around startup funding.

Disclaimer: Hall T. Martin is the Director of Investor Connect which is dedicated to the education of investors for early stage funding. All opinions expressed by Hall and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Investor Connect. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Jul 31, 2024

Applying for a Grant

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

In applying for a grant consider these factors:

Set aside time for writing the grant application.

It takes over 300 hours to properly write an SBIR grant.

Make sure you are giving it the time and attention it requires.

Understand the grant review process.

Each granting organization has its own criteria and will judge grants accordingly.

Consider a grant writer.

Most grants writers can advise and propose but ultimately, the content for the grant comes from the researcher.

Understand the grant contract.

Grants come with specific criteria for the use of funds.

Make sure you understand the expectations of the granting organization.

Understand grant matching requirements.

Many grants require matching funds to be raised.

It’s important to understand the rules around the matching process.

How much matching funding is required?

Will in-kind labor substitute for cash?

If so, then document the time spent on the project. 

Consider these points when applying for a grant.

 

Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

Let’s go startup something today.

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