What can the matching grant award be used for?
Eligible Project Costs include the provision or acquisition of professional services that will lead to the successful achievement of a significant business milestone for client firms. Projects should deliver a short-term impact on the acquisition of capital or increase in revenue. Broad categories of services may include those related to: • Overall business strategy • Marketing strategies and plans • Sales diagnostics • Lead generation and prospecting strategies • Channel and market sales analysis and strategies • Sales pitch and presentation coaching • Corporate messaging and positioning • Legal or accounting services • Technology or product audits • Financial modeling • Capitalization or funding strategies • Development of private placement memorandums • Management operations and budgeting • Other specialized or accelerated services that are deemed critical to the successful. achievement of a significant business milestone for client firms While DCEO and iBIO recognize that many type