Turn Your Research Into A Startup
We guide you through the process of winning funding like SBIR/STTR grants. Join faculty who have raised over $1.2M using our proven system.
Dr. Ali
Professor & NSF SBIR Recipient
“Using Altitut's systematic approach to SBIR proposals, we successfully secured $1.2M in NSF funding. The platform's structured methodology for articulating commercial impact and intellectual merit was instrumental in our success.”
Understanding SBIR/STTR Funding
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive federal funding opportunities designed to support small businesses in developing innovative technologies with commercial potential.
SBIR Program
- For small businesses (<500 employees)
- Phase I: Up to $250K
- Phase II: Up to $1.5M
- No equity dilution
STTR Program
- Requires research institution partnership
- Phase I: Up to $325K
- Phase II: Up to $2M
- Ideal for faculty commercializing research
The Altitut SBIR Framework
A systematic, evidence-based approach to developing competitive SBIR/STTR proposals
Problem Validation
Use our structured customer discovery tools to validate that your innovation addresses a genuine market need. Conduct interviews, document pain points, and build evidence of commercial viability.
Articulate Commercial Impact
Develop a compelling value proposition that demonstrates clear commercial potential. Our AI coach helps you refine your pitch for both technical reviewers and business evaluators.
Build Technical Narrative
Structure your intellectual merit section with clarity. Connect your research objectives to measurable outcomes and demonstrate feasibility through preliminary data and team expertise.
Iterate with Feedback
Use AI-powered analysis to strengthen your proposal. Get instant feedback on clarity, completeness, and alignment with SBIR/STTR review criteria before submission.
Altitut SBIR Tools
Everything you need to develop and submit a competitive proposal
Guided Proposal Builder
Step-by-step templates that align with NSF, NIH, DoD, and other agency requirements. Never miss a critical section.
Customer Discovery Platform
Record and analyze customer interviews to build evidence of commercial need—a critical component of competitive proposals.
AI Pitch Coach
Practice and refine your value proposition. Get feedback on clarity, impact, and persuasiveness before facing reviewers.
Progress Tracking
Monitor your proposal development with milestones, deadlines, and completion metrics. Stay on track from start to submission.
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