See how our SBIR-focused platform compares to traditional startup intelligence tools. We specialize in finding tomorrow's unicorns before they hit the radar of mainstream platforms.
| Feature | Other Platforms | Innovator Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage of pre-VC startups | Low | High – Pulls from grant data, filings |
| Integration with SBIR/STTR data | None or basic | Deep – Full scraping + PIs, topics, awards |
| Focus on hidden innovators | Low | Core focus – Grant-backed or stealth |
| Founder insights & clustering | Basic profiles | Multi-source enrichment |
| Accelerator/startup signal detection | Some YC/Techstars only | Full spectrum (state/local + sectoral) |
| Alerting on new entities | Delayed | Real-time from incorporation + grants |
| Signals for R&D Commercialization | Rare or absent | High – pre-revenue commercialization tracking |
| Pricing | $$ | Targeted, affordable plans |
Unlike general startup databases, we focus exclusively on government grant-backed companies, giving you access to pre-VC opportunities that others miss.
Get alerts on new grants, incorporations, and patent filings as they happen, not weeks or months later like traditional platforms.
Start at just $49/month compared to thousands charged by enterprise platforms, making startup intelligence accessible to everyone.
Find pre-seed opportunities before they hit AngelList
Source deals 12-24 months ahead of the competition
Monitor emerging technologies and potential partnerships
Track innovation trends and competitive landscapes
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