FreeMind Group
The FreeMind Group specializes in helping life science organizations secure non-dilutive funding from US federal agencies and private foundations to fund R&D. Founded in 1999, it has grown to be the largest organization of its kind, working globally to support innovative research initiatives and funding over $100 million annually for its clients. The company aims to increase clients' chances of award and maximize their potential to win grants, making non-dilutive funding a key value driver for growth in the life sciences sector.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
FreeMind Group
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America
Products
Collaborative grant management platform (cloud)
A cloud-hosted workspace for storing grant materials, tracking team progress, managing checklists and Gantt-based timelines, and integrating AI-assisted drafting tools.
Equity investment vehicle (deal sourcing via grant signals)
A venture investment vehicle that sources and evaluates potential portfolio companies using non-dilutive funding signals and grant-review insights.
Non-dilutive funding summit (educational event)
Annual summit and related programming that bring agency speakers and life science organizations together to present agency priorities, submission advice and enable direct engagements.
Registration and submission guide resources
Step-by-step guides and instructional media for registering on federal portals and following common submission timelines.
Collaborative grant management platform (cloud)
A cloud-hosted workspace for storing grant materials, tracking team progress, managing checklists and Gantt-based timelines, and integrating AI-assisted drafting tools.
Equity investment vehicle (deal sourcing via grant signals)
A venture investment vehicle that sources and evaluates potential portfolio companies using non-dilutive funding signals and grant-review insights.
Non-dilutive funding summit (educational event)
Annual summit and related programming that bring agency speakers and life science organizations together to present agency priorities, submission advice and enable direct engagements.
Registration and submission guide resources
Step-by-step guides and instructional media for registering on federal portals and following common submission timelines.
Services
Consulting to develop multi-year grant strategies and to prepare, edit, and submit federal and foundation grant applications.
Assistance with entity registration, account setup and submission tracking on federal portals and centralized monitoring of application status.
Preparation of LOIs, pre-proposal abstracts and market-research whitepapers to support invitations to full proposals and agency-driven procurements.
Coordination with grant-focused accounting partners to review cost proposals, assess compliance risk and prepare for audits; includes advisory on allowable costs and reporting.
Design and facilitation of summits, educational sessions and 1×1 meetings with funding agency representatives to communicate priorities and provide submission guidance.
Ongoing identification and notification of relevant federal, state and foundation funding opportunities mapped to client programs.
Consulting to develop multi-year grant strategies and to prepare, edit, and submit federal and foundation grant applications.
Assistance with entity registration, account setup and submission tracking on federal portals and centralized monitoring of application status.
Preparation of LOIs, pre-proposal abstracts and market-research whitepapers to support invitations to full proposals and agency-driven procurements.
Coordination with grant-focused accounting partners to review cost proposals, assess compliance risk and prepare for audits; includes advisory on allowable costs and reporting.
Design and facilitation of summits, educational sessions and 1×1 meetings with funding agency representatives to communicate priorities and provide submission guidance.
Ongoing identification and notification of relevant federal, state and foundation funding opportunities mapped to client programs.
Expertise Areas
- Strategic non-dilutive funding planning and portfolio management
- Grant proposal writing, review and submission management
- AI-assisted grant drafting and workflow automation
- Cloud-hosted collaborative grant management and project tracking
Key Technologies
- AI-assisted document drafting and optimization
- Cloud-based document collaboration and project management
- Real-time project tracking and Gantt scheduling
- Webinar and virtual event platforms
News & Updates
An educational event helping life science executives acquire valuable information about non-dilutive funding opportunities, including sessions with funding agencies like NIH, BARDA, DoD, and more.
Various webinars, conferences, and partner events supporting life science innovation and funding.
Analysis of the FY26 White House Budget Proposal and its impact on life science R&D funding.
Details on the reauthorization act and its implications for small business funding.
An in-depth analysis of public perception versus actual funding opportunities in non-dilutive funding.
Honoring leading clients for their achievements in securing non-dilutive funding, including Formation Venture Engineering, New England Hemolytics, BioV, Nemysis, and 4J Therapeutics.
An educational event helping life science executives acquire valuable information about non-dilutive funding opportunities, including sessions with funding agencies like NIH, BARDA, DoD, and more.
Various webinars, conferences, and partner events supporting life science innovation and funding.
Analysis of the FY26 White House Budget Proposal and its impact on life science R&D funding.
Details on the reauthorization act and its implications for small business funding.
An in-depth analysis of public perception versus actual funding opportunities in non-dilutive funding.
Honoring leading clients for their achievements in securing non-dilutive funding, including Formation Venture Engineering, New England Hemolytics, BioV, Nemysis, and 4J Therapeutics.