Win Research Funding

Pitch, Shape, Propose, and Win Funding for Advanced Research

We teach strategies for success with DARPA, IARPA, ARPA-H, and ARPA-E

Wise
Competition

Know when to prime, when to sub, how much to bid, and what rights to negotiate

Successful
Bids

Submit abstracts and proposals that win strategic awards

Cultural
Understanding

Gain insights on how ARPA programs are developed, bid, and executed

Motivating
Growth

Leverage teammates, co-performers, and the ARPA community to increase your reputation and reach

Wise
Competition

Know when to prime, when to sub, how much to bid, and what rights to negotiate

Have you answered the Heilmeier questions clearly?

These are the key to every proposal

Are you addressing the agency's mission?

It's the end that justifies the means

Do you know your customer?

Program managers are people, too

Customized consultations for advanced research business development

  • Get a meeting with an *ARPA-* program manager

  • Pitch a new program idea

  • Shape an upcoming program to your interests

  • Write concise, convincing abstracts that get you to the proposal stage

  • Prepare outstanding proposals that win you new contracts

Our services include hands-on, in-the-weeds, detailed technical editing of your abstract and proposal. We ensure your technical vision shines through with clear, concise, and persuasive language.

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Ten+ years of experience in bidding on DARPA and IARPA programs, shared with you to increase your win rate on ARPA programs. If you are exploring new opportunities, we can help you understand how to approach them. If you want to increase your success rate, we can issue-spot and improve your next pursuit. If you need an experienced hand to guide a proposal in progress, we can help you make it sparkle.