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I disagree that these grants aren't worth it, but it depends on the industry you are in and if you are used to writing grants. My company (biotech) has had a fe
by danieltillett 7y ago
I disagree that these grants aren't worth it, but it depends on the industry you are in and if you are used to writing grants. My company (biotech) has had a few of these grants and they are an excellent way of making a dollar go twice as far. They are certainly easier than a full ARC or NH&MRC grant.
If you are a typical software startup pivioting from idea to idea then no they are not so good. Do look into the export marketing development grants as they are a much better fit and are almost like free money.
- marcus_holmes 7y agoyeah, good point. I've heard that in medical & biotech startups the government funding works well.
- shoo 7y agoi'd argue (without evidence) that medical and biotech startups probably require more up front capital and longer lead times to see a possible return on investment vs e.g. yet another SaaS so maybe this is working as intended
- danieltillett 7y agoI would argue with evidence (personal experience) that you would be right :)