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After seeing the process work so well for scientists and engineers in the NSF, we hypothesized that we could increase productivity and stave the capital flight by helping Life Sciences startups build their companies more efficiently. It’s open to NIH SBIR/STTR Phase 1 grantees. identify financing vehicles before you need them.
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