Senior Grant Proposal Writer Needed – Wearable Technology Startup (NSF SBIR, Federal & State Grants)

Senior Grant Proposal Writer Needed – Wearable Technology Startup (NSF SBIR, Federal & State Grants) Overview NINEVE LLC is seeking an experienced grant proposal writer to prepare high-quality funding applications for a premium wearable technology company currently progressing through engineering development and commercialization. Our first priority is preparing a competitive NSF SBIR Phase I proposal, followed by additional federal, California, and innovation grant opportunities as appropriate. This is not an idea-stage project. The company has already completed significant engineering and commercialization planning, including: * California LLC established * Manufacturing partner selected * Engineering development roadmap (DFM → EVT → DVT → PVT) * Preliminary engineering budgets * Commercialization strategy * Manufacturing agreement under legal review * Intellectual property strategy in progress * Comprehensive internal briefing package prepared The selected writer will build upon existing documentation—not start from scratch. ⸻ Scope of Work The successful candidate will: * Review our complete Corporate Development & Commercialization Dossier * Review engineering timelines and preliminary budgets * Review manufacturer correspondence * Conduct additional research where necessary * Prepare a compelling, professionally written NSF SBIR Phase I proposal * Adapt the proposal for additional grant opportunities when appropriate * Ensure proposals are technically accurate, persuasive, and fully compliant with grant requirements * Recommend supporting documentation or evidence that would strengthen the application ⸻ Required Experience Applicants should demonstrate experience writing successful proposals for programs such as: * NSF SBIR/STTR * Federal SBIR/STTR agencies * State innovation grants * Technology commercialization grants * Hardware or engineering-focused funding programs Please include examples of funded proposals or measurable success where confidentiality permits. ⸻ Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: * Consumer electronics * Wearable technology * Embedded systems * Hardware startups * Manufacturing * Product commercialization * Engineering research * Technology transfer ⸻ Writing Expectations The proposal should read as if it were prepared by a professional consulting firm. It should be: * Original and written by the selected writer * Well researched * Technically accurate * Clear and persuasive * Professionally structured * Free of generic AI-generated language * Tailored specifically to each funding opportunity I am looking for a writer who can think strategically, synthesize technical information into compelling narratives, and produce work that reflects the quality expected by competitive federal funding programs. ⸻ Materials Provided The selected writer will receive: * Corporate Development & Commercialization Dossier * Engineering roadmap * Manufacturing timeline * Preliminary engineering budgets * Manufacturer correspondence * Commercialization strategy * Product information * Patent and intellectual property information (where appropriate) * Additional technical documentation as it becomes available ⸻ To Apply Please include: 1. A brief introduction. 2. Your experience with NSF SBIR or comparable grant programs. 3. Your funding success history. 4. Relevant proposal samples (if available). 5. Your typical process from kickoff to submission. 6. Your estimated timeline for preparing an NSF SBIR Phase I proposal. 7. Your proposed fee structure. I’m looking for a long-term partner who can support multiple funding applications as NINEVE progresses from engineering validation through commercialization.