Non-dilutive funding is a type of business funding that allows ... They are usually provided through federal or local government sources, private companies, nonprofits, small business development ...

Non-dilutive funding ... types: Revenue-based Financing: Companies pledge part of their future revenue to investors, offering more flexibility than standard loans. Tax Credits: Government-backed ...

However, securing the necessary funding for R&D without ... startup circumstances and goals, other types of non-dilutive R&D capital include government contracts and credit lines.

awards account for the vast majority of U.S. government grants to small businesses, said Giersch. SBIR and STTR grants “are the largest form of non-dilutive funding in the world,” he said.