Contact Semscio
Let’s Discuss Your Technology or Business
Semscio works with founders, startups, and established companies developing technical products and systems.
Typical engagements involve evaluating engineering assumptions, structuring R&D programs, preparing technologies for funding, or assessing manufacturing and scale risks.
If you are working on a technology, building a company, or evaluating a system before scaling or investment, we would be happy to learn more about your project.
What We Typically Help With
Our work often involves:
- Engineering feasibility and technical system evaluation
- R&D roadmap development
- Manufacturing and scale readiness assessment
- Commercialization planning for technical innovations
- Grant and non-dilutive funding strategy
Contact Information
- 118 E Tarpon Ave Suite 212 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
- (888)-369-7776
- colleen@semscio.com
Start With Free Resources
If you are exploring ideas, learning about funding pathways, or preparing to start a business, you may want to begin with our educational resources.
Free On-Demand Course
The Basics of the SBIR/STTR Program
Learn how federal SBIR/STTR programs support early-stage technology development through non-dilutive R&D funding.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with access instructions.
Free Founder Library
Access practical guides for founders building technical businesses.
Topics include:
- Writing strong grant proposals
- Crafting a compelling value proposition
- Commercialization planning for new products
- Structuring an early-stage business
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Workshops & Founder Challenges
Structured Programs for Building and Scaling Technical Businesses
Semscio workshops and challenges are designed to help founders, engineers, and innovators make real progress in building and growing technical businesses.
These programs combine engineering thinking, commercialization frameworks, and practical execution tools to help you move from ideas to implementation.
Programs are offered in three formats:
- Founder Challenges – Structured programs designed to help you complete a specific milestone
- Live Workshops – Interactive sessions covering key startup and technology topics
- On-Demand Mini Courses – Self-paced learning available anytime
Featured Programs
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Program
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Type
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Outcome
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Create Your Grant Proposal Outline in 1 Day
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Founder Challenge
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Build a complete technical grant proposal outline
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30-Day R&D Roadmap Challenge
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Founder Challenge
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Create a structured R&D development plan
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Break Out of Your Job Now
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Founder Challenge
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Design a transition plan into entrepreneurship
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SBIR/STTR Basics
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Free Mini Course
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Understand federal R&D funding programs
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SBIR/STTR Commercialization Essentials
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Mini Course
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Learn how commercialization plans work
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Not Sure Where to Start?
Many founders arrive at Semscio at different stages:
- Exploring what type of business to start
- Launching their first company
- Developing an R&D roadmap
- Preparing for grants or funding
- Planning manufacturing or scale
Start with the Free Founder Library, which includes practical guides on entrepreneurship, commercialization, and technical business development.
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Founder Challenges
Founder challenges are structured programs designed to help you accomplish meaningful progress in a short period of time.
Create Your Grant Proposal Outline in 1 Day
Build a clear and structured outline for a strong technical grant proposal.
You will learn how to:
- Define your innovation and technical objectives
- Structure your proposal narrative
- Outline milestones and deliverables
- Prepare the foundation for a commercialization plan
Outcome: A complete proposal outline ready for development.
30-Day R&D Roadmap Challenge
Develop a structured technical development plan for your innovation.
This challenge helps founders:
- Define technical objectives and milestones
- Identify key technical risks
- Plan validation and testing
- Organize development phases
Outcome: A practical R&D roadmap for your technology.
Break Out of Your Job Now Challenge
Design a structured path from employment to entrepreneurship.
You will learn how to:
- Evaluate potential business opportunities
- Identify low-risk paths to launch
- Validate ideas before leaving your job
- Build early revenue streams
Outcome: A clear transition strategy for starting your own business.
Live Founder Workshops
Semscio periodically hosts live workshops covering topics such as:
You will learn how to:
- Choosing the right business to start
- Structuring early-stage R&D programs
- Preparing for non-dilutive funding opportunities
- Evaluating engineering feasibility before scaling
- Commercialization strategy for deep-tech startups
After registering, you will receive both an on-page confirmation and an email with access instructions.
Free On-Demand Mini Courses
The Basics of the SBIR/STTR Program
This on-demand course provides an introduction to the federal SBIR/STTR programs and explains how they support early-stage technology development through non-dilutive research funding.
The course covers:
- How the SBIR/STTR programs work
- What agencies are looking for
- Where to start preparing a proposal
- The role of commercialization planning
SBIR/STTR Commercialization Essentials
This course explains the role of commercialization planning in SBIR/STTR proposals and how founders should structure their commercialization strategy.
You will learn:
- What reviewers expect in commercialization plans
- How to evaluate your target market
- How to position your innovation for funding
Questions? Let’s Talk
If you are unsure which program is right for you, feel free to reach out.
We’re happy to help you determine the best next step based on where you are in building your business.
You will learn:
- What reviewers expect in commercialization plans
- How to evaluate your target market
- How to position your innovation for funding
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