For programs & sponsors

Partnering with Incubators, Accelerators & Institutional Sponsors

Put Technical Assistance (TA) and grant funds to work for your science founders — with tailored compliance support for each company, plus full program support for cohorts.

Flexible mix

Tailored Support for Your Startups

Every startup in your cohort is at a different stage of development. Trellis lets you select the specific catalog option each company needs — whether a diagnostic for an early-stage team or a federal dossier for a founder ready to scale.

Early-stage $1,500 Diagnostic to identify the path
Ready to scale $35,000 Federal dossier & filing prep

Included with every group purchase

Included Program Support

High-value educational resources for your founders and administrative tracking for you.

Founder Preparation Workshops

Step-by-step guidance to help founders organize lab reports and product data prior to their Trellis expert review — so they get the most out of the service.

AI in Compliance Webinars

Practical, safety-focused sessions on leveraging AI tools responsibly without exposing proprietary IP or trade secrets.

Federal Grant & SBIR Strategy

Guidance on aligning regulatory milestones with non-dilutive grant funding and TABA resources.

Director Portfolio Summaries

Concise compliance dashboards and executive briefs showing progress of your sponsored companies through Trellis preparation.

Per founder

What Sponsored Startups Receive

Each founder receives the specific package selected for them — most commonly the Technical Assistance Diagnostic (Cohort) ($5,000).

Every completed review is delivered as a Trellis 360° Executive Decision Suite™:

  • Formal Compliance Diagnostic or Report — expert-reviewed documents tailored to the product purchased
  • 1-Page Executive Summary — concise overview for the startup team and partners
  • Compliance Readiness Slide Deck — key findings for team or board presentation
  • Trellis Expert Audio Walkthrough — experts explain conclusions and recommendations
  • Audio Transcript — full written transcript for quick reference
  • Trellis ResponseShield™ — up to two revisions for administrative and formatting support if a federal agency requests layout or procedural clarifications

View Sample Deliverable →

For program directors

Program Director Dashboard

Managing your cohort is simple and transparent.

  1. 1

    Invite Founders

    Enter founder email addresses or upload a spreadsheet in your sponsor dashboard to send secure invitation links.

  2. 2

    Immediate Access

    Founders can create their account and upload materials right away — reviews launch as soon as payment is confirmed.

  3. 3

    Grant Reporting

    Monitor review progress in real time and export summary reports for grant documentation and board meetings.

Next step

Build Your Custom Cohort Package

Build a custom invoice based on your cohort’s exact mix of needs, or start with a standard diagnostic package.

Build Your Cohort Package

Flexible payment options: Purchase Orders (POs), ACH/wire transfers, invoices, and P-Cards.

Need a W-9 or administrative document for your procurement office? Visit the Organizational Buyer Center →

Questions

Program FAQ

Can we pay with a P-Card, ACH, or TA grant invoice?

Yes. You can instantly generate an official quote or invoice for ACH, wire transfer, or PO processing. P-Card and credit card payments can also be processed directly.

Do founders get their own login?

Yes. Simply enter founder emails in your sponsor dashboard to send secure invitation links. Founders can create their account and submit files right away.

How long does a review take?

Turnaround depends on the package selected: diagnostic reviews take 2–3 weeks, filings take 3–4 weeks, and full safety dossiers take 6–8 weeks from complete file submission.

I have more questions

Reach out to our team at [email protected].