Our clients are our top priority, and we strive to find the best ways to support them. Here are just a few of the things they have to say about us!
” After successfully securing a congressional add for an Army SBIR Phase III project scope, we struggled to move from the application process to an awarded contract. Julie’s experience and leadership was an immense help with the ever-shifting contracting requests and complicated contracting process. No matter the request, Julie helped develop a solid solution that our counterpart from the Army would accept. I have no doubt that we would not have received this award without Julie’s steady leadership through this challenging process. My advice would be to engage DeBusk & File early in the process so that they can help you stay on track; if they can help in our challenging situation, they can excel with any typical government grant or contract. “
– Patrick Heaney
CEO of NCD Technologies, LLC
” As an early-stage founder, I tried to tackle my first SBIR grant submission myself using online resources, only to come out with not so great of a score. Through working with Julie and Bryan, I’ve realized there was so much more to the process that I was missing. I wish I could have worked with them from the beginning because they simplified the whole complex process and made it far more manageable than I could have on my own. Writing this recent NIH SBIR grant with them was truly enjoyable, in a way I didn’t think grant writing could be. Suffice to say, I’m quite happy with our final product! “
– Prefers Not To Disclose
CEO of Confidential Client
” DeBusk & Fife is the only grant writing firm I recommend to other small businesses in biotech. I can’t say enough good things about the work they produce, and when it comes time to hand off grant writing at my own companies, DeBusk & Fife is the first and only team I (will) go to. “
– Rose Nash
CEO and Founder of Biota, Inc.
” Our experience with the DeBusk & Fife team on our first grant submission has been terrific. Julie and Bryan were incredibly professional and responsive, always flexible and quick to adjust to our feedback. They saved us a great deal of time by taking the lead independently, yet always in a professional and thoughtful manner. We were very impressed with the writing and content of our final submission, and our discussions throughout were productive, positive, and enjoyable. There’s no doubt DeBusk & Fife will be our go-to on future grants, and we warmly recommend them. “
– The Everest Biolabs Team
” Julie and Bryan are an exceptional team, bringing complementary skills to the table and maintaining clear, proactive communication throughout the process. They delivered a polished and professional grant submission that exceeded our expectations, and we’re excited to see the results! “
– Patrick Halley
Co-Founder and CTO of DNA Nanobots, Inc.
” Working with DeBusk & Fife was the absolute greatest pleasure from start to finish. Our past experience with grant consultants left me with a completely distorted sense of what these engagements look like—requiring countless hours of my time, significant writing burden, etc. Switching to DeBusk & Fife was going from grayscale to Technicolor. I could not recommend them more highly. “
– Prefers Not to Disclose
Founder and CEO of Confidential Client
” I just finished reading the final draft of our application and all I can think is “wow.” From start to finish, the process felt manageable alongside the workload of running a rapidly growing business – not because it was easy but because it was so well led. The final product elevated our mission-driven work to exacting academic standards and made non-dilutive funding possible. Thank you! “
– Anne Wintemute
Co-Founder and CEO of Aimee Says, Inc.
” We’ve collaborated with DeBusk & Fife on several successful SBIR and STTR funded projects, all thanks to their strategic approach, insightful guidance, and expert advice. As a seasoned PI myself with experience in research grants, I’ve consistently been impressed with how the Julie and Bryan are able to focus and translate our technical ideas into winning proposals. During our most recent collaboration, I particularly valued their calm and methodical program management, leading to a punctual submission. Grant writing can be stressful, but DeBusk & Fife’s support help manage the pressure. ”
– Steven Kurtz
Founder and CEO of Gyroid LLC
” DeBusk & Fife are an absolute pleasure to work with. They are highly knowledgeable and professional, exactly what we were looking for in a partner. “
– Trey Finch
Co-Founder and COO of Qubee Medical, LLC
” DeBusk & Fife was a tremendous asset to our ARPA-H proposal submission, expertly navigating our non-traditional timeline with focus, patience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our entire team enjoyed working with them, appreciating their
deep knowledge and the way they kept us organized and on track. “
– Prefers Not to Disclose
CMO of Confidential Client
” As first-time founders, we were fortunate to connect with our ideal partner in DeBusk & Fife. Thanks to Julie and Bryan, we were able to submit our SBIR Phase I application in the first review cycle after our founding (within three months) and achieve a score that is turning heads! DeBusk & Fife helped us navigate a very complicated application process and make the right decisions at every point. What would have been overwhelming was reduced to routine. With so many challenges and unknowns to face as an entrepreneur, it is an incredible feeling to have confidence that you’ve made the right choice and you’re headed for the best outcome possible. The experience was so valuable and instructive to me as a founder that I have been recommending them highly to everyone in my network. Even experienced executives have been grateful for the connection. Partnering with them has been the best decision we have made as a team, and we are excited to continue the collaboration in every way possible moving forward. Do yourself a favor and contact them today! “
– Russ Ernst
Co-Founder and CEO of Motive Therapeutics, Inc.
” DeBusk and Fife made submitting our SBIR proposal a painless (almost fun) process. They write the grant almost in its entirety, which is unusual for grant writers.They also have invaluable knowledge about what to include in the grant and what projects have the best chance of success and are communicative and professional. I highly recommend them. “
– Christin Glorioso
Co-Founder and CEO of NeuroAge Therapeutics, Inc.
” The DeBusk & Fife team expertly orchestrated our grant application from prep to submission in a seamless and efficient manner. The team’s dedication to our project was unparalleled, and their expertise and strategic insights resulted in a well crafted submission package. We look forward to working with the team again on future projects. “
– The Somite Therapeutics Team
” DeBusk & Fife is professional, thorough, and efficient. This group brings to bear decades of experience in grant writing to produce a top-quality product in collaboration with innovators, advancing a research topic from idea to well-designed grant submission. Vayim, Inc. is looking forward to a years-long relationship with DeBusk & Fife, as they continue to advise us on non-dilutive funding strategies and management with savvy insight only seasoned professionals can offer. “
– Devin Zarkowsky
Co-Founder and CEO of Vayim, Inc.
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