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Introduction
Funding
Strategies
Pipeline Portfolio
Management
Introduction
 Knowing what the critical business focus is provides a framework for all business activity. Alignment of technology plans,
fund raising plans, and all business activities is a key to strong business growth. Because funding is an essential factor to growth, all sources need to be considered.
Funding
Strategies
VC's, Angels and Grants Case Study
Use the resources available through public venture sources, the national SBIR and related programs. These programs can serve as a key source of research funds without diluting corporate ownership. DNA Bridges®, Inc. will work with client teams to develop a strategy for grant-based funding,
and help identify the most appropriate grant program for your company's
project. The correct agency is then targeted, considering many
possibilities beyond NIH. Directing the grant to the proper
institute assures visibility and increases the likelihood of
success. DNA Bridges®, Inc. will work along side your
scientific staff, providing expert critical review of the submission
and manage the details.
ISSUE: Many clients needed to identify additional non-VC sources of research
funding.
SOLUTION: DNA Bridges®, Inc. met with the appropriate members of the scientific staff to gain a solid overview of the needed research support. DNA Bridges®, Inc. developed a list
of target federal agencies for grant
submission and, working with scientific staff, defined a proposal development strategy and completed the proposal. Further, DNA Bridges®, Inc. developed a flowchart of the work to be done, an appropriate set of specific
goals for the project, a focused outline of the grant, and a budget.
BUSINESS IMPACT: Two clients submitted a Fast
Track SBIR with budgets of $1,100,000. Another client found a way to enter an entirely new business arena and fund it with grants.
These funded projects are underway.
Pipeline Portfolio Management Case Study
Competing projects need to be prioritized for development. There is always more to do than can be funded at one time. Understanding which project will have the biggest impact on business is key.
ISSUE: Company is focused on instrument development. Lead researcher believes they are on the track of the next cure for cancer. This would be an entirely new market and technology area for the company.
SOLUTION: Provide independent technical expertise to work with researcher. Ask the experimental design questions from a business perspective and include
the perspective of the technology. Is it innovative? Work with management to present to board for an informed decision to fund the project.
BUSINESS IMPACT: Corporate resources can be focused to grow the company.
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