The NIH SBIR Direct to Phase II mechanism is an accelerated pathway for established small businesses to jump straight into substantive research and development. At Blue Haven Grant Consultants (BHGC), we bring our decades of experience to bear to help you navigate this task, partnering with you across the entire grant lifecycle, from project evaluation to post-award management.

The impact of the current governmental shutdown (2025) is hard to ignore for those exploring federal programs for grant support. This post outlines the productive research and development activities you can be working on that will set you up for success for a likely hectic post-shutdown funding cycle. With Blue Haven Grant Consultants’ No Risk “BHGC Pay Upon Award”™, you’ll have a partner supporting this work without draining your current resources.

A successful Phase I award is a significant achievement, but it's just the beginning. For many businesses that have completed an SBIR/STTR Phase I project, the next major milestone is often the Renewal Phase II. This transition involves developing the proof-of-concept data in Phase I towards a tangible, commercial-ready solution. Blue Haven Grant Consultants (BHGC) specializes in helping companies navigate this critical stage, and our approach provides a great roadmap for what a successful Phase II application should entail.

You've poured countless hours into your project, working diligently to bring your vision to life. But even before the finish line, Blue Haven Grant Consultants (BHGC) is here to guide you through the crucial stages of filing your final report and preparing for your Phase II application.

When searching for a grant writer, it’s important to understand their philosophy as well as their skills. Different writers bring distinct frameworks to the table, and you want to be able to assess if that framework aligns with your team and your project.

We want you to obtain funding from the SBIR/STTR program. That’s our mission. Through our series of posts, we have discussed various aspects of the grant writing process, including why you should even hire a specialized grant writer.

At Blue Haven Grant Consultants (BHGC), we have thought a lot about the process of securing funding for early-stage medical technology companies. Companies like yours are not only exciting economic opportunities but are also advancing the field of human health!