See Tomorrow's Startups, Today
Unlock private insights from public R&D funding to discover the next wave of innovators
X-Ray Vision for Startup Intelligence
While other platforms offer wide coverage, Innovator Lens provides deep, investigative insight into early-stage innovation before it hits mainstream databases.
Our proprietary intelligence engine synthesizes multiple open data sources to uncover startups others miss.
We specialize in surfacing non-obvious, high-signal startup activity by triangulating:
SBIR/STTR Grant Data
Incorporation Records
Accelerator Affiliations
Patent Filings
Founder/PI Backgrounds
Pre-traction R&D Companies
What Makes Innovator Lens Different?
| Feature | Other Platforms | Innovator Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage of pre-VC startups | Low | High – Pulls from grant data, filings |
| Integration with SBIR/STTR data | None or basic | Deep – Full scraping + PIs, topics, awards |
| Focus on hidden innovators | Low | Core focus – Grant-backed or stealth |
| Founder insights & clustering | Basic profiles | Multi-source enrichment |
| Accelerator/startup signal detection | Some YC/Techstars only | Full spectrum (state/local + sectoral) |
| Alerting on new entities | Delayed | Real-time from incorporation + grants |
| Signals for R&D Commercialization | Rare or absent | High – pre-revenue commercialization tracking |
| Pricing | $$ | Targeted, affordable plans |
Who Benefits Most
VC/Angel
Spot promising grant-backed tech startups before they raise equity.
Corporate R&D
Find early partners aligned with R&D interests.
Impact/GovTech
Identify founders working on defense, clean energy, healthcare, and other mission-critical areas.
Consultants
Discover firms receiving non-dilutive funding that may need help commercializing.
Your unfair edge for spotting real innovation
See the future—before the Series A
Discover What Others MissPlatform Capabilities
A powerful toolkit to track, analyze, and act on early-stage innovation signals.
SBIR Startup Database
Searchable database of SBIR-funded startups with comprehensive grant details, founder profiles, and funding histories.
Smart Intelligence Filters
Advanced filtering by keyword, agency (NIH, NSF, DoD), technology sector, and innovation topics to surface relevant opportunities.
Founder Journey Insights
Track founder backgrounds, funding progression, and success patterns across SBIR-funded ventures.
Innovation Trend Analysis
Identify emerging hotspots like AI in healthcare, defense energy storage, and biosensors with comprehensive trend mapping.
Weekly Intelligence Digest
Curated insights on standout startups, funding announcements, and innovation signals delivered weekly.
Innovation Podcast Series
Deep-dive conversations with founders, investors, and researchers navigating the SBIR ecosystem and emerging technologies.
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