Tambourine Innovation Ventures (TIV) delivers advisory services in economic development, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and venture acceleration tailored to the priorities of US Government agencies and prime contractors. Our work strengthens America’s competitive edge and supports its mission to remain a global leader in science, technology, and innovation. In recognition of this commitment, TIV received the 2024 SBA GAFC Award in Economic and National Security for advancing AI-focused start-ups.

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TIV supports federal missions through multidisciplinary expertise, advanced data analytics, and longstanding partnerships with academia, venture capital, and industry. Our innovation advisory and technology commercialization services help agencies design and implement policies and programs that drive technology-based economic development. We are well-positioned to solve challenges at multiple Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) across diverse technology domains, ensuring that federal R&D investments deliver measurable outcomes.

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How We Strengthen US Government Initiatives

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TIV supports US Government initiatives by delivering targeted solutions in technology-driven economic development and national security. Our services are designed to meet the complex demands of federal projects and clients with an innovation mandate. We bring deep expertise in economic analysis, including accurate forecasting, impact assessments, cost-benefit studies, and due diligence, to guide strategic decision-making.

 

Our advanced methodologies ensure that agencies receive comprehensive insights to inform the development of effective policies and programs. In technology commercialization, we accelerate the transition of innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace. Through our multidisciplinary approach and strong partnerships with academia and industry, we help optimize the government’s return on investment in research and development (R&D).

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We have vast experience in strengthening science and technology ecosystems. Our expertise includes managing peer reviews, providing grant administration, and ensuring compliance for scientific and technological initiatives. Additional services include project management, quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), along with training, all of which help advance America’s technological leadership and catalyze breakthroughs across various sectors.

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Our Core Areas of Expertise:

• SBIR/STTR & TABA

• Access to Finance & Grant

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) – legal, policy, ethical, and regulatory implications.

• Supply chain resilience and national security.

• Big Data policy, data rights, security, anonymity, informed consent, open data standards, and data privacy.

• Intellectual property (valuation, licensing, and commercialization pathways) & ITAR.

• Digital governance, strategy and operations, venture capital engagement, and Business Development as a Service (BDaaS).

• Economic Development.

• Jobs & Future of Work.

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Through these capabilities, we support initiatives that enhance national technology infrastructure, expand scientific research capacity, strengthen semiconductor manufacturing, and promote broad-based economic and technological advancement. TIV’s services are particularly suited to federally funded programs such as NSF Engines, EDA Tech Hubs, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), Advanced Research Projects Agencies (ARPA-Es), and Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs).

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TIV's Commitment to US Government Innovation ​

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TIV is an SBA-recognized Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO). We are proud to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States through direct advisory services, lectures, grants, and capacity-building programs. We provide hands-on support to help small firms participate in federal innovation programs and succeed in government contracting. For instance, TIV works with FAST agencies to deliver services such as proposal writing, TABA, pitch deck preparation, and commercialization planning for SBIR/STTR applicants (e.g., TIV is a micro-grant service provider for the Wisconsin Center for Technology Commercialization).

We also deliver workshops and lectures on critical topics, from the Bayh-Dole Act, ITAR compliance, and technical data management to IP valuation, commercialization strategies, and early-stage investing. These sessions are hosted directly and through platforms such as Govology, the leading online hub for US government market education

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Everything we do is designed to enable breakthrough ideas to reach their potential and reinforce America’s technological leadership. By advancing client innovations and strengthening the national innovation ecosystem, TIV delivers measurable impact that contributes to America’s economic growth and helps safeguard national security.