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November 2026 Speaker

Leveraging Non-Dilutive Funding to Support Innovation

Presented by Ashley Mooneyham, Ph.D.

Startups and innovators don't always need to give up equity to fund their next big idea. Non-dilutive funding can provide valuable resources to support research, product development, and business growth while allowing founders to retain ownership.

In this presentation, Ashley Mooneyham, Ph.D., will share practical insights into how startups can identify and secure non-dilutive funding opportunities, including federal grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards.

Drawing on her experience helping startups secure more than $40 million in federal funding through Superior Medical Experts, as well as securing National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants for her own company, Momease Solutions, Ashley will explore how to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive applications, and align funding strategies with business goals.

Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, a better understanding of the funding landscape, and inspiration to pursue opportunities that can help bring their innovations to life.

About the Speaker

Ashley Mooneyham, Ph.D., is the Co-Founder and CEO of Momease Solutions, a multi-award-winning medical device startup focused on maternal health. Research and development of Momease's flagship product, a breast pump-enhancing bra, has been majority funded through competitive SBIR grants from the National Institutes of Health (NICHD).

In addition to leading Momease, Dr. Mooneyham serves as fractional President of Superior Medical Experts, a medical writing and research support company that has helped startups secure more than $40 million in federal funding.

📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
🕕 6–8 PM | Networking begins at 5:45 PM
📍 Star Bank | Eden Prairie, MN
🎟️ FREE for members | $20 for guests
 
Come connect, learn, and take the next step in your invention journey!
 

 

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Next meetings:

• October 21 – Fred Sklenar, Kablooe Design

• November 18 – Dr. Ashley Mooneyham, Momease Solutions

• December 16 – How AI Affects Patents and the Inventing Process

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