Non-Dilutive Funding Experts
Every grant you qualify for.
Found, written, funded.
We search federal, state, and foundation grants to build a funding portfolio tailored to your technology -- then write the proposals in parallel. You pay less upfront because we share the risk.
15-minute call. No obligation. See which grants fit your technology.
We search across 30+ federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations -- then pursue the best fits simultaneously. One grant is a gamble. A portfolio is a strategy.
$1.6B+ secured across 500+ proposals
We find what others miss.
Most firms search one agency at a time. We scan federal programs, state grants, and private foundations in parallel -- then build a portfolio around the best fits for your technology.
Illustrative example. Your roadmap is personalized to your technology.
Search & roadmap
We scan 30+ federal agencies, state programs, and foundations. You get a roadmap of every grant worth pursuing -- not just the obvious ones.
Parallel proposals
We write 3-5 proposals simultaneously across different agencies. If one doesn't land, the others are already in play.
Review & pivot
Active monitoring across your portfolio. Resubmission strategy on near-misses, pivot to next opportunity on declines.
Awards & Phase II
Budget negotiation, compliance setup, and Phase II planning from day one. Your first win opens the door to everything else.
Federal, state, and foundation grants
Most consultants know one agency. We search across the full landscape -- then go deep where it matters.
NSF, NIH, DoD, DARPA & more
$250K-$1.7M per phase across 30+ agencies.
Agency-specific strategy for each program. Topic targeting, reviewer-first framing, and Phase II planning from day one.
SBIR matching & state-specific grants
$25K-$250K. Often overlooked, often easier to win.
Many states match federal SBIR awards or run their own innovation programs. We find the ones that stack with your federal portfolio.
Private & nonprofit grants
$50K-$500K. Mission-driven funding.
For-profit-friendly foundations and prize competitions that align with your technology's social impact. Different rules, different reviewers -- we know both.
IRAP + SR&ED
Cross-border strategy. No equity given up.
Maximize both US and Canadian programs simultaneously. Extend runway without dilution on either side of the border.
Not all grant help is equal
Most founders compare us to doing it themselves, hiring a freelancer, or going with a large firm. Here's how the approaches actually differ.
| DIY | Freelance Writer | Large Firm | Cada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search scope | Whatever you find on Google | Doesn't search -- writes what you assign | Federal only, usually 1-2 agencies | Federal + state + foundations |
| Strategy | Single grant, single shot | One proposal at a time | Cookie-cutter templates | 3-5 grants in parallel |
| Upfront cost | Your time (100+ hours) | $3-8K per proposal | $15-40K retainer | From $250 to start* |
| Risk sharing | All your risk | Paid regardless of outcome | Paid regardless of outcome | Success fees -- we win when you win |
| Time to funding | 12-18 months | 12-18 months | 12-18 months | 6-9 months |
| Honest assessment | No external view | Paid to write, not advise | Incentivized to upsell | We tell you what not to apply for |
*NSF Pitch First: $250 refundable deposit, $2,500 full proposal, 5% success fee only if funded. Other programs priced per engagement.
What the portfolio approach looks like
Real engagements. Real numbers. Anonymized to protect client confidentiality.
3 proposals submitted in parallel. NIH SBIR Phase I awarded on first submission. State matching grant added $75K on top. Total non-dilutive funding: $389K in under 9 months.
Portfolio included NSF, DOE, and a foundation grant. NSF Phase I ($305K) awarded. DOE application in review. Foundation provided $100K bridge while federal decisions pending.
US + Canada strategy running simultaneously. IRAP funded Canadian R&D. NSF SBIR funded US validation. Zero dilution across both programs. Total: $580K non-dilutive.
Results from actual Cada engagements. Individual outcomes vary by technology, stage, and program.
Questions founders always ask
If you're thinking any of these, you're in the right place.
See every grant you qualify for
We'll search federal, state, and foundation programs for your technology and show you what's worth pursuing. 15 minutes. No obligation.