The Smart Startup’s Guide to Non-Dilutive Capital

Retainer-Based Grant Support for Startups and Tech Innovators

Built for Fast-Moving Startups

SmartScale by GMA is a monthly retainer program tailored for tech startups seeking repeatable, high-fit access to grants—without the high costs or overhead of traditional consultants. For a flat monthly fee of $5,000, you receive ongoing strategic support to identify, position for, and pursue non-dilutive funding opportunities while staying focused on execution. GMA has helped raise $2B in funding for tech innovators.

What’s Included in Your Retainer

Custom Funding Strategy & Roadmap

• Deep-dive discovery to understand your mission, technology, and growth goals

• Strategic alignment with grants and incentives that fit your organization

• A 60–90 day action plan for positioning and outreach

Ongoing Grant Scouting & Alerts

• Weekly briefs with curated, high-fit grant opportunities

• Continuous monitoring of federal, state, foundation, and industry RFPs

• Early assessment of alignment and eligibility

Go/No-Go Analysis for Up to 3 Grants

• Rapid evaluation of new opportunities

• Risk-benefit and readiness scoring

• Strategic guidance on which grants to pursue

Pre-Positioning & Capacity Building

• Support for standard materials (capability statements, org charts, past performance)

• Guidance on partnerships, letters of support, and funder engagement

• Readiness gap analysis with actionable recommendations

Strategic Consultation & Priority Support

• Up to 5 hours per month of 1:1 expert consultation

• Assistance with registrations (e.g., SAM, Grants.gov, state portals)

• Priority access to grant writing support under hybrid pricing models

Four Monthly Strategy Calls

Up to four one-hour calls for high-impact guidance on timelines, narratives, and opportunity review

Pricing

$5,000 per month — flat rate

No hourly billing. No inflated scopes. No surprises.

Who This Is For

• Sectors: Defense Tech, AI/ML, CleanTech, HealthTech, AgTech, Mobility, Advanced Materials, Manufacturing

• Stages: Seed to Rapid Growth

• Ideal for founders, operators, and business leaders who want a repeatable pipeline and strategic oversight for grants

Contact

Ready to find out how SmartScale can help your startup access non-dilutive capital at scale?

👉 Book a 30-minute strategy call: Book Here