What is SBIR Cost Volume Builder?
Secure non-dilutive government funding for your business with our all in one guide and template that we wish we had for our first government proposals. Every download includes a link to our video walkthrough breaking down each step.
Problem
Users struggle to create government-compliant budgets and proposals for SBIR/STTR grants manually, facing complex compliance requirements, time-consuming processes, and high risk of errors that reduce funding approval chances.
Solution
A template-based tool with video walkthroughs that automates SBIR/STTR budget creation, enabling users to generate compliant cost-volume documents and proposals efficiently. Example: Pre-built Excel templates + step-by-step video guidance.
Customers
Startups, small business owners, and consultants seeking non-dilutive government funding (e.g., tech innovators, biotech founders, grant writers). Demographics: 25–45yo, US-based, with technical backgrounds but limited grant-writing expertise.
Unique Features
Combines editable budget templates with contextual video explanations tailored to SBIR/STTR requirements, reducing learning curves and ensuring compliance.
User Comments
Simplified a daunting process
Saved weeks of research
Clarity on indirect cost rates
Video guides were critical
First-time approval achieved
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in June 2024; details unclear but positioned in niche SBIR grant prep market with limited direct competitors.
Market Size
The SBIR/STTR programs award $4 billion annually to US small businesses, with proposal prep services being a key niche.
