[01] FEDERAL INNOVATION
OpenSBIR
Readiness Sprint
Closed Gap Solutions helps technical founders and innovators close critical readiness gaps before they pursue SBIR/STTR funding. Drive commercialization efficiency with a data-driven model.
*Services support readiness and preparation but do not guarantee awards. Closed Gap Solutions is a private consultancy and not affiliated with any federal agency.
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Engagement: The Sales Front Door
Powered by Wix, our engagement tier handles the entire buyer journey. From initial intake and technical assessment payment to automated booking and CRM integration, this layer ensures a professional and seamless intake process for founders and researchers.
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Verification: The Public Proof Layer
We leverage GitHub as a public reference model to establish technical credibility. This transparency layer hosts open-source documentation and verifiable proof-of-concept components, allowing applicants to audit our methodology before engagement.
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Sentinel: The Operating Interior
While proof is public, execution is protected. Sentinel is our standalone operations engine where implementation details remain private. It powers the analytical work of the Readiness Sprint, strictly safeguarding your proprietary technical insights.
[07] THE PUBLIC PROOF LAYER
We bridge the gap between private implementation and public proof. While your internal workflows remain protected within the Sentinel engine, our open-source GitHub repository provides the reference model that verifies our technical readiness methodology.
[FAQ] FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
[01] What is OpenSBIR?
OpenSBIR is a structured methodology and reference model developed by Closed Gap Solutions. It helps technical founders and innovators organize their evidence and clarify their readiness before pursuing competitive federal innovation funding (SBIR/STTR). The model acts as the architectural blueprint for your preparation.
[02] Is this a grant-writing service?
No. Closed Gap Solutions sells readiness outcomes, not clerical grant writing. We focus on identifying and closing technical, commercial, and administrative gaps. By the time you reach the proposal stage, your evidence is organized and your strategy is clarified, enabling your team to produce a superior submission.
[03] What does the GitHub show?
Our GitHub repository serves as a public proof layer. It hosts our open-source reference model, documentation, and architectural patterns. This provides transparency and technical credibility for our clients and federal partners while protecting client-specific implementation details.
[04] What remains protected?
Sentinel is our protected, standalone operating engine where proprietary implementation details reside. Your specific business information, data, and proposal specifics are never exposed in the public model. We maintain strict separation between the public reference framework and private client execution.
[05] Who is this designed for?
The Readiness Sprint is ideal for small businesses, technical startups, academic researchers, and founders who have a prototype or innovation concept but lack the organizational evidence required for SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II success. We help bridge the gap between innovation and administrative readiness.
[06] How fast can we start?
Readiness Assessments can typically initiate within 72 hours of payment. Structured Sprints and Implementation Support are scheduled based on current team capacity, generally beginning within 1 to 2 weeks of engagement.
Disclaimer: Closed Gap Solutions LLC is a private consulting firm. Our services support readiness and preparation for federal innovation funding. We are not affiliated with, nor do we represent, any government agency. Participation in our programs does not guarantee award selection or federal funding.
Closed Gap Solutions LLC is an independent consultancy. Our readiness services are designed to improve proposal quality and technical evidence; however, engagement does not guarantee SBIR/STTR awards or official government funding. "OpenSBIR" represents a reference model for readiness and does not imply government affiliation.