You will get an expert SBIR/STTR proposal review from a longtime NSF reviewer
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Strengthen your SBIR/STTR proposal with feedback informed by experience on both sides of the federal funding process.
I am a Ph.D. scientist, former NSF SBIR Phase I and Phase II principal investigator, technology company co-founder, and recurring NSF SBIR reviewer with more than 11 years of merit-review experience. Across my consulting and industry career, I have helped organizations secure more than $65 million in federal, state, and private funding.
This is more than a proofreading service. I assess the proposal’s technical case, innovation, work plan, milestones, risks, team, commercialization strategy, and alignment with the solicitation and review criteria.
You will receive candid, prioritized feedback identifying the issues most likely to affect reviewer confidence, along with practical recommendations for strengthening the application.
I specialize in technically complex projects involving advanced manufacturing, materials, chemistry, energy, defense, biomedical technologies, AI, and related fields.
I am a Ph.D. scientist, former NSF SBIR Phase I and Phase II principal investigator, technology company co-founder, and recurring NSF SBIR reviewer with more than 11 years of merit-review experience. Across my consulting and industry career, I have helped organizations secure more than $65 million in federal, state, and private funding.
This is more than a proofreading service. I assess the proposal’s technical case, innovation, work plan, milestones, risks, team, commercialization strategy, and alignment with the solicitation and review criteria.
You will receive candid, prioritized feedback identifying the issues most likely to affect reviewer confidence, along with practical recommendations for strengthening the application.
I specialize in technically complex projects involving advanced manufacturing, materials, chemistry, energy, defense, biomedical technologies, AI, and related fields.
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| Service Tiers |
Starter
$495
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Standard
$995
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Advanced
$1,995
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| Delivery Time | 5 days | 7 days | 10 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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SoRobotics L.
Jan 20, 2025
NSF SBIR/STTR Pitch Support
I hired Cary to help with an NSF project pitch, and he was great to work with. His writing was clear and polished, and his experience really helped strengthen the proposal. He was also super responsive and made the whole process easy. I’d definitely recommend him!
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Ryan A.
Oct 28, 2023
DOE Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program: Concept Paper (Hourly)
Cary is a pleasure to work with. He's our go-to!
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Larry P.
Mar 22, 2023
Technical Marketing Content Writer
Cary was extremely professional and completed this technical writing assignment quickly and thoroughly. His work was so strong that he won our monthly contractor award! We will work with Cary again.
About Cary
Federal R&D Funding Consultant | SBIR/STTR | PhD Chemist | 65M Secured
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Round Rock, United States - 4:53 pm local time
I help technology companies develop competitive grant proposals, strengthen existing applications, and build practical strategies for securing and expanding federal funding.
My qualifications include:
• More than 15 years of experience in grant writing, R&D, and technology commercialization
• More than $65 million secured through federal, state, and private funding efforts
• Over 11 years as a recurring NSF SBIR/STTR reviewer
• Firsthand experience as an NSF SBIR Phase I and Phase II award recipient and principal investigator
• Co-founder of an advanced materials company that secured significant federal funding and was successfully acquired
• Ph.D. in chemistry and a master’s degree in law
I have supported technically complex projects involving advanced manufacturing, materials, chemistry, energy, defense, biomedical technologies, artificial intelligence, and technology commercialization. My experience includes programs and opportunities associated with NSF, DOE, NIH, USDA, DOT, and other federal agencies.
Unlike a generalist grant writer, I bring experience from both sides of the funding process. I have developed and managed successful proposals as an applicant, built an NSF-funded technology company, and participated in federal merit-review discussions as an evaluator. This allows me to identify weaknesses early, anticipate reviewer concerns, and translate complex technologies into clear and persuasive applications.
Services include:
• SBIR/STTR and federal grant proposal development
• Funding opportunity identification and strategy
• Proposal review and reviewer-style critique
• Technical and commercialization narrative development
• Project plans, milestones, budgets, and supporting documents
• Resubmission strategy and responses to reviewer feedback
• Award reporting, compliance, and follow-on funding
• Phase I, Phase II, and commercialization planning
I work closely with founders, scientists, engineers, executives, and commercialization teams. Clients can expect candid strategic guidance, responsive communication, careful attention to detail, and high-quality work delivered on schedule.
Whether you are evaluating your first funding opportunity, preparing a complex application, strengthening a proposal before submission, or planning the next phase of an existing award, I can help you develop a clearer and more competitive path forward.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Cary can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Cary receives requirements from you.
Cary works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
1. Review the proposal and solicitation
I review the client’s draft, funding announcement, evaluation criteria, and any prior reviewer feedback.
2. Assess technical and strategic strength
I evaluate the innovation, technical plan, milestones, risks, team, commercialization strategy, and reviewer alignment.