Clarify Your Funding Roadmap
This video series guides innovators through the complex landscape of startup financing. Across several sessions, viewers learn to identify and compare different funding mechanisms—from non-dilutive grants to loans and equity investments—and discover which options best fit their business stage and goals. The series also highlights key points of contact and application insights, while sharing real-world lessons from successful founders and funding recipients.
This video provides an introductory overview of SBIR/STTR and covers updates to SBIR/STTR, including the 2025 re-authorization and program modifications. Additionally, it delves into the review criteria essential for securing funding through this program. (34 min)
In this inspiring panel discussion, a group of entrepreneurs share their firsthand experiences navigating the grant application journey—from the initial proposal to project execution. They open up about the key challenges they faced, the collaboration and support that proved invaluable during proposal development, and the strategies that led to successful applications. (49 min)
Learn how to level up your financial knowledge, navigate the equity investment process, and see your business through an investor’s eyes. Gain the tools and mindset you need to build value, meet expectations, and position your business for lasting success. (50 min)
This engaging panel discussion explores the sources and stages of equity funding, offering real-world insights from experienced funders and investors. The conversation sheds light on what investors look for in founders, the key criteria that influence their decisions, and common misconceptions about early-stage funding. Panelists share their perspectives on navigating the fundraising journey and offer their most important advice for entrepreneurs preparing for their first round of investment. (29 min)
In this panel conversation, entrepreneurs from a health-tech, social media, and bio-tech startup share how they sized and scaled their first pre-seed funding, offering a grounded look at what early capital raising really takes. They discuss how investor demands have shifted in recent years, reveal the do’s and don’ts of early-stage pitching, and explain the approaches that helped them identify and connect with the right investors. The video wraps with a brief overview of how the SBTDC supports founders on their funding journey, giving viewers both inspiration and practical next steps.
