Event
Unlocking Growth for Your Business: Finding and Competing for Grants & Federal Funding
October 23, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
CIE HotHouse + Zoom
Are you exploring ways to grow your business without giving up equity? Join us for this in-depth workshop on non-dilutive funding led by funding expert, Carolyn Kreuzcamp, MBA, and learn how to identify, pursue, and secure grant opportunities that align with your business goals.
- Is non-dilutive funding right for your business? Gain a clear understanding of grants and federal funding, how they work, and when they’re the right fit.
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How to find the right opportunities for your business. Discover strategies for identifying relevant opportunities across public (municipal, state, and federal) and private (foundation) sources.
About the speaker
Carolyn Kreuzkamp, MBA is a seasoned funding strategist with extensive experience preparing grant proposals and responding to solicitations at the Municipal, State, and Federal levels. Carolyn specializes in building commercialization strategies for regulated industries, with a strong focus in healthcare and medtech. Her expertise spans tech transfer, finance, innovation, government contracting, and storytelling. She also serves as a member of the NIH Center for Scientific Review and as a mentor for the Department of Commerce Select Global Women in Tech program. Based in San Francisco, Carolyn is proud to be part of the SBDC at Cal Poly and visits San Luis Obispo quarterly to advise teams in person.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Carolyn will also be offering 30-minute 1:1 sessions after the workshop on Thursday from 2–4 PM and on Friday from 10 AM–12 PM and 2–4 PM. This is a great opportunity to receive individualized support for your business. Please sign up using the sign-in sheet here.