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This package will a clear answer to a common question: where your research or technology can realistically win funding. I apply a Systems Engineering framework to evaluate the concept, maturity level, and intended use, then map it to a short list of funding vehicles where sponsors are actively seeking solutions and where transition is plausible. You receive a concise funding map naming specific funds, agencies, acquisition portfolios, and instruments, with award ranges, timing, competitiveness, and clear reasons to pursue or avoid each path. The engagement also includes a working session to walk through the recommendations, align positioning, and define next steps such as partner and proposal strategy, so you leave with a practical funding plan.
A curated list of at least 7 funding opportunities (contact information, budget size, timelines)
A written assessment of the proposed idea against the current state-of-the-art
A short presentation to review the findings and next steps
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
Business Development Strategy
Laboratory Techniques
Networking Strategy
Scientific Writing
Grant Writing
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Daniel also coaches for Transitioning from the Military, PhD Programs, and Publishing & Writing. View all.

Joined July 2024
Win Funding for your Technology, Idea, or Research
Many teams have strong technical ideas but lack a clear starting point for funding. For more than a decade, I have mapped technologies to specific funding mechanisms and supported the award of millions of dollars in R&D funding. I have secured non-dilutive funding for teams across energy, environmental systems, AI, defense, and advanced manufacturing by identifying, qualifying, and prioritizing viable opportunities, grounded in detailed knowledge of the funding landscape and in targeted recommendations on which avenues merit pursuit. With PhD experience in Systems Engineering, I have advised startups through IPOs, and Fortune 500 clients on where and how to secure non-dilutive and strategic R&D funding. I provide a combination of technical evaluation, program fit assessment, and capital strategy, with a track record of guiding technologies toward funding paths that support adoption. I'm here to help you transition your research from paper to product!
6h+ of coaching