Candor

What is Candor?

Candor is an AI-powered solution designed to help startups and companies efficiently navigate and win government funding, particularly through programs like SBIRs and STTRs. It automates the discovery of relevant government grants and contracts, drafts up to 80% of funding proposals by leveraging company documents, and ensures compliance with agency-specific requirements through AI-based evaluation and red teaming. By reducing the application process from weeks to days, Candor unlocks access to tens of billions in non-dilutive government funds for emerging technology companies.

Key Features

• AI-Powered Funding Search

  Automates the search for applicable government grants and contracts, eliminating manual browsing of complex databases like SAM.gov and Grants.gov.

• Automated Proposal Drafting

  Generates the majority of funding proposals by analyzing existing company materials such as past proposals and technical documents.

• Compliance and Red Team Review

  Ensures applications meet agency-specific formatting and evaluation criteria to avoid disqualification on technicalities.

• Significant Time Reduction

  Cuts the government funding application timeline from weeks to days, accelerating access to critical non-dilutive capital.

• Expertise in Defense and DeepTech

  Tailored for startups in defense, biotech, aerospace, energy, and related sectors seeking government funding.

Use Cases

• Startup Government Funding : Startups can efficiently identify and apply for federal grants and contracts to secure non-dilutive capital.
• Proposal Generation : Companies leverage AI to draft compliant and compelling funding proposals quickly, reducing manual workload.
• Compliance Assurance : Organizations ensure their applications meet all government requirements, minimizing risk of rejection.
• Defense and DeepTech Growth : Defense and technology startups accelerate innovation by unlocking government resources through streamlined applications.

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