OppsSpot, LLC

06/01/2026

June is here and so is a fresh edition of the OppsSpot Observer 🌵

If you are building, scaling, or just trying to stay ahead in a noisy funding environment, this one is worth your time.

Inside this month’s newsletter:
• New federal funding opportunities you should actually be paying attention to
• Key deadlines coming up fast
• Strategic insights on how teams are winning right now
• A sharper look at how to position yourself beyond SBIR and traditional paths

The founders and teams who consistently win are not guessing. They are prepared, intentional, and moving early.

That is exactly what we aim to help you do.

Take 5 minutes, get aligned, and make June count.

👉 Read the June OppsSpot Observer here: https://mailchi.mp/oppsspot/oppsspot-observer-newsletter-11048052

If there is something you want us to cover next, drop it in the comments👇 or contact us. We are building this for you.

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05/04/2026

OppsSpot Observer - May 2026 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/oppsspot/oppsspot-observer-newsletter-11047296

05/04/2026

May is here and so is a fresh edition of the OppsSpot Observer 🌵

If you are building, scaling, or just trying to stay ahead in a noisy funding environment, this one is worth your time.

Inside this month’s newsletter:
• New federal funding opportunities you should actually be paying attention to
• Key deadlines coming up fast
• Strategic insights on how teams are winning right now
• A sharper look at how to position yourself beyond SBIR and traditional paths

The founders and teams who consistently win are not guessing. They are prepared, intentional, and moving early.

That is exactly what we aim to help you do.

Take 5 minutes, get aligned, and make May count.

👉 Read the May OppsSpot Observer here: https://mailchi.mp/oppsspot/oppsspot-observer-newsletter-11047296

If there is something you want us to cover next, drop it below or shoot me a message. We are building this for you.

04/14/2026

🚀 It’s finally here—SBIR/STTR is back.
After months of waiting, the SBIR/STTR legislation has been signed into law—restoring one of the most critical lifelines for small business innovation.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtkMfEjA
For many, this pause meant waiting… delayed projects… missed momentum.
But that chapter is now behind us.
💡 SBIR/STTR are more than funding programs
They are the engine that allows small businesses to:
• Turn bold ideas into real-world solutions
• Compete without giving up equity
• Partner with federal agencies and scale innovation
• Drive impact across industries and national priorities
And now—we move forward.
⏱️ What’s new:
• Reauthorized through 2031
• Larger follow-on funding opportunities (up to $30M)
• Stronger Phase III commercialization focus
• Expanded TABA support across all agencies
• Increased compliance and due diligence requirements
⏱️ What to expect next:
• Agencies moving fast with shorter timelines
• Immediate and rolling solicitations
• Due diligence and award processes restarting
⚡ What you should do now:
• Get on agency listservs and stay informed
• Prepare proposals now—timelines will be tight
• Line up partnerships and commercialization strategies early
Prepared businesses will lead.
At OppsSpot, LLC, we are ready to support you:
✔️ Identify the right opportunities
✔️ Strengthen your proposal strategy
✔️ Navigate new requirements under the updated law
✔️ Commercialization strategies to accelerate market success
✔️ Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) support
✔️ Build strategic partnerships
✔️ Support through Phase I, II, and Phase III
This is not just a restart—it is a reset with momentum.
👉 The wait is over.
👉 The opportunity is here.
👉 Reach out—let’s get to work.

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04/13/2026

SBIR/STTR is Officially Reauthorized: What It Means—and What You Must Do Now -

After months of uncertainty, delays, and stalled momentum, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S.3971) is now law—officially extending SBIR and STTR through September 30, 2031.

04/01/2026

OppsSpot Observer - April 2026 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/oppsspot/oppsspot-observer-newsletter-11046188

03/02/2026

OppsSpot Observer - March 2026 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/oppsspot/oppsspot-observer-newsletter-11045618

02/02/2026

OppsSpot Observer - February 2026 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/oppsspot/oppsspot-observer-newsletter-11044731

01/27/2026

🚨 2026 will reward small businesses that plan, not those that wait.

With growing uncertainty around SBIR/STTR, innovation-driven teams need a smarter, more resilient approach to non-dilutive funding.

Join us for a LinkedIn Live workshop: Non-Dilutive Funding Playbook
Host: Sonia Vohnout, President & CEO, OppsSpot, LLCOppsSpot, LLC
Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM AZ/MST

Learn how to:
• Plan beyond SBIR/STTR
• Anchor funding strategy in real customer needs
• Build a diversified non-dilutive funding portfolio
• Create a flexible 12-month funding roadmap

🎯 Registration required on the event link. Must register via the event link to get the Zoom link. https://www.linkedin.com/events/7421705047157301248/?viewAsMember=true

👉 Learn more about OppsSpot and our non-dilutive funding services at: https://www.oppsspot.com

Save your seat and start building your 2026 funding strategy.

01/20/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King reminded us that progress is built through courage, service, and a commitment to justice. His vision continues to shape how we think about opportunity, equity, and the responsibility to create pathways for others to succeed.

At OppsSpot, we believe that expanding access to innovation funding, supporting diverse founders, and strengthening underserved communities are practical ways to carry that legacy forward.

May we all use today as a moment to reflect, serve, and recommit to building a more inclusive future.