Direct-to-Startup Solutions

Deep tech startups rarely stall because the technology fails. They stall because the steps around the technology—market entry, funding strategy, IP decisions, and partner access—are fragmented, opaque, or mis-timed.

Founders are often forced to make high-stakes decisions without a clear signal: which markets to pursue first, how to position for SBIR or follow-on capital, when to invest in IP, or how to prepare for serious investor conversations.

Accelerators and government transition programs play an important role, but they are typically designed for specific stages, cohorts, or timelines. FedTech’s D2S services are built to meet companies where they are, providing targeted support tailored to a company’s immediate needs rather than a fixed program structure.

FedTech works where research, funding, and real-world use collide, and where early-stage deep tech companies most often lose momentum. Across agencies, labs, and funding cycles, the points of friction are consistent, even as the technologies change.

D2S services apply this understanding directly to individual startups, providing structured, hands-on support at the moments that matter most.

Market Research & Competitive Analysis

Market Research and Competitive Analysis services are designed for deep tech founders and early-stage startups navigating multiple potential use cases and deciding where to focus first.

If you’re weighing commercial, federal, or dual-use opportunities and need a clearer signal on where your technology aligns with real demand, this service helps assess the landscape, pressure-test assumptions, and prioritize the markets and applications most likely to support near- and long-term traction.

Grants & Public Funding Support

Grant Review (Phase I SBIR/STTR)
Grant Review services are designed for early-stage deep tech startups that have applied for Phase I SBIR/STTR funding and have not yet been successful. If you’re receiving inconsistent or unclear reviewer feedback, or struggling to understand what’s holding your proposal back, this service helps identify gaps in positioning, technical narrative, and alignment with agency priorities, so you can make informed improvements before your next submission.

Grant Writing (Phase II SBIR/STTR)Grant Writing services are designed for deep tech startups that have already secured a Phase I SBIR/STTR award and are working toward Phase II. If you’re finding it difficult to translate early technical success into a compelling Phase II proposal—one that clearly demonstrates scale, impact, and transition potential—this service provides structured support to strengthen your strategy, narrative, and execution for a more competitive submission.

Venture Capital Relations

Venture Capital Relations services are designed for deep tech companies preparing for, or actively in, a Seed–Series A raise. If you’re entering investor conversations without a clear fundraising strategy, a well-organized set of investor materials, or a focused list of target firms, this service helps you prepare, position, and navigate the raise with greater discipline and confidence.

IP Support Services

IP Support Services are designed for established deep tech companies expanding R&D efforts or developing new product lines. If earlier IP decisions are starting to constrain product strategy, partnerships, or future diligence, or if supporting documentation hasn’t kept pace with technical growth, this service helps bring structure and clarity to how intellectual property supports commercialization, differentiation, and scale.