Class Recap Funding Strategies & Sourcing with Nina Archie
August 8, 2025
Unlocking Funding: How to Source Pitch Competitions, Grants, Solicitations, and Accelerators
Ready to find the right funding to grow your startup? This tactical session is designed for early- to mid-stage founders looking to cut through the noise and confidently pursue capital. We’ll break down key funding types—pitch competitions, government grants, solicitations, and accelerators—and show you exactly where to find them. You’ll learn what makes a strong application, how to avoid common missteps, and how to build a toolkit that makes you funder-ready. Walk away with a clear strategy and a list of actionable resources to help your journey!
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Nina Archie is a professional with extensive experience in dual-use technology and intellectual property. She founded Innovator Connector, a consultancy focused on aiding startups and small businesses in technology commercialization, securing non-dilutive funding, and guidance to small business/startup programs and resources. With a background that includes roles in the U.S. Department of Defense as a Program Manager (contractor) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner, Nina has a robust track record in facilitating and actively participating in the innovation ecosystem. She holds an Intellectual Property certificate from the World Intellectual Property Office and a Technology Transfer certificate from the National Institutes of Health. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Master of Science in Bioinformatics. Ms. Archie is also a Small Business Innovation Research Reviewer at the National Science Foundation.