⚡ DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2026
Win $22,000 in
Grant Funding Services
One winner gets a complete NSF SBIR application—free. Everyone else gets a custom grant roadmap and $3,000 toward their first grant.
$4B
Federal grants available yearly
$1.6B+
Secured for clients
$0
Equity given up
Here's a secret Wall Street doesn't want you to know.
The federal government hands out $4 billion every year to small businesses doing R&D. Free money. Non-dilutive. You keep 100% of your equity.
The internet? Government funded. GPS? Government funded. The AI models you use every day? Yep. Government funded.
This isn't charity. It's strategic investment. The government bets on technologies that matter. And they want to bet on you.
But here's the problem: the application process is a nightmare. Confusing. Time-consuming. Easy to screw up. So most founders never even try.
That's why we're giving away $22,000 in grant services. To prove you can do this.
WHAT YOU WIN
Two ways to walk away a winner
Everyone who qualifies gets something. But one company gets everything.
🏆 GRAND PRIZE
The Cada Launchpad
$22,000+ value
Custom Grant Roadmap
Every federal grant mapped to your specific tech and business
Complete NSF SBIR Application
From pitch to full proposal—done for you, start to finish
60-Min Strategy Session
Plan your full funding portfolio with our team
🏆 EVERYONE ELSE
Roadmap + Scholarship
$3,500 value
Free Grant Roadmap
See every grant you're eligible for
$3,000 Scholarship
Apply toward any Cada package
No losers. You entered for the grand prize. Even if you don't win, you still get the roadmap and $3K off.
WHAT YOU WIN
Four steps. Five minutes. Potentially $305K.
Enter by January 31
Fill out the form below. Takes 5 minutes. We'll ask about your company and what makes your tech innovative.
Share & Double Your Chances
Get a unique referral link. If someone you refer wins, you both get the full $22K prize. That's two grand prizes.
We Pick a Winner
We select based on innovation potential and SBIR fit. Winner announced February 3rd.
Everyone Gets Something
Didn't win the grand prize? You still get your custom roadmap + $3,000 scholarship. Claim it within 14 days.
Double your chances. Literally.
After you enter, you'll get a unique referral link. Share it everywhere. If someone you refer wins the Grand Prize—you win too. Both of you. Full $22,000 package each.
WHO SHOULD ENTER
This is for you if...
US-based company
51%+ owned by US citizens or permanent residents
Under 500 employees
Small business by federal definition
R&D done in the US
Primary research and development on US soil
Building something innovative
Real technical risk—not incremental improvements
Not sure if you qualify?
Enter anyway. Seriously. The roadmap will tell you exactly where you stand—which grants you're eligible for, which agencies are the best fit, and what your path to funding looks like.
Worst case: you learn something valuable for free.
Who We Are
We've been on both sides of the table.
Grant reviewers. Award winners. Now we help founders navigate the same system we know inside and out.
Nalin
Co-Founder
Before Cada, Nalin spent years in business development and GTM strategy, helping technology companies scale from zero to millions in revenue.
He saw the same problem over and over: brilliant founders with game-changing technology, leaving billions in non-dilutive funding on the table because the grant process felt impossible to crack.
That's the gap Cada exists to fill.
Justin Knorr
Co-Founder & President
Justin brings deep expertise in grant strategy and federal funding ecosystems. He's helped companies secure millions through NSF, NIH, DoD, and other federal programs.
His approach: strategy before execution. Understanding which grants fit your technology, your timeline, and your business goals—before writing a single word.
That strategic foundation is why Cada clients win.
Our Secret Weapon: The Network
Beyond our founders, Cada has assembled a team of specialized grant writers and advisors—including senior advisors who've personally raised over $200M from NIH alone. We match the right expertise to every application: biotech, cleantech, defense tech, AI, medical devices. Whatever you're building, we've likely helped someone like you win funding for it.
$1.6B+
Secured for clients
5+
Federal grants available yearly
$0
Equity given up
FAQ
Questions? Answers.
How do you pick the winner?
We evaluate based on technical innovation, market potential, and SBIR fit. We're looking for companies building genuinely new technology—not incremental improvements.
What if I'm not sure I qualify for SBIR?
Enter anyway. Even if you don't win the grand prize, the free roadmap will tell you exactly which grants (if any) you're eligible for. Fastest way to find out.
What's the $3,000 scholarship good for?
Apply it toward any Cada package. Our WinOne package is $9K, so the scholarship brings it down to $6K. Or use it toward our Portfolio package ($20K → $17K).
How long do I have to use the scholarship?
14 days from when we announce the winner. We'll send you a link to book a call and claim it.
What if someone I referred wins?
Then you win too. Both of you get the full Grand Prize—roadmap, NSF application, strategy session, everything. Two winners.
Is this actually free?
The Grand Prize is completely free. The promotional offer (roadmap + scholarship) is also free—you only pay if you decide to engage Cada for a full application.
What's the "build in public" commitment?
The Grand Prize winner agrees to let us share their journey (company name, progress updates, 1-2 interviews) as a case study. We'll keep your actual technology and project details confidential—we just want to show others what the process looks like.
Enter the Sweepstakes
5 minutes could unlock $305,000 in non-dilutive funding.
Don't leave $4 billion on the table
Federal grants exist for companies exactly like yours. This sweepstakes is the fastest way to find out what you qualify for—and potentially get your first application done free.