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Patricia Malama
CFO @ Neurotrainer
We used to do grant accounting ourselves for our previous award and it was a freaking nightmare. Thankfully we found Forge who kept us compliant and have dramatically streamlined our operation, last month we finished drawdown less than a week.
Chuck Chabal
CSO @ Soovu Lab
These guys are fantastic and you won't be disappointed! These guys really understand the challenges of executing long-term projects and saved us from going over budget and countless hours
Linxi Shi
CEO @ Neuraltrak
This team constantly surprised us in the best way. When we saw the slack timekeeping bot, we were jaw-dropped. How did no one think of that ?! Forge has truly upgraded our operation process.
Alex Johnson
Government Grants & Compliance Manager @ O2 Lab
With Forge, my workflow is now super organized. Budget, forecast, timesheets—everything falls into place effortlessly.

Patricia Malama
CFO @ Neurotrainer
We used to do grant accounting ourselves for our previous award and it was a freaking nightmare. Thankfully we found Forge who kept us compliant and have dramatically streamlined our operation, last month we finished drawdown less than a week.
Chuck Chabal
CSO @ Soovu Lab
These guys are fantastic and you won't be disappointed! These guys really understand the challenges of executing long-term projects and saved us from going over budget and countless hours
Linxi Shi
CEO @ Neuraltrak
This team constantly surprised us in the best way. When we saw the slack timekeeping bot, we were jaw-dropped. How did no one think of that ?! Forge has truly upgraded our operation process.
Alex Johnson
Government Grants & Compliance Manager @ O2 Lab
With Forge, my workflow is now super organized. Budget, forecast, timesheets—everything falls into place effortlessly.

Services

Accounting Expertise Meets Modern Technology

We bring accountants with expertise in specialty funding together with compliant technology, so you can save time and money

SBIR Accounting

Supporting SBIR Phase I and II with NSF, NIH, DOE, DoD, and more

SBIR Accounting

Supporting SBIR Phase I and II with NSF, NIH, DOE, DoD, and more

SBIR Accounting

Supporting SBIR Phase I and II with NSF, NIH, DOE, DoD, and more

DCAA Accounting

Supporting federal government contracts or grants from wide range of agencies

DCAA Accounting

Supporting federal government contracts or grants from wide range of agencies

DCAA Accounting

Supporting federal government contracts or grants from wide range of agencies

Grant Management

Extended support to help you track expense allocation for grants and customer contracts

Grant Management

Extended support to help you track expense allocation for grants and customer contracts

Grant Management

Extended support to help you track expense allocation for grants and customer contracts

Project Accounting

Accurately allocate cost for time and materials, fixed-price, and retainer type contracts

Project Accounting

Accurately allocate cost for time and materials, fixed-price, and retainer type contracts

Project Accounting

Accurately allocate cost for time and materials, fixed-price, and retainer type contracts

Feature

Spend on what matters

Deliver on time on budget with real-time transaction matching, actionable forecast, and collaborative budgeting

Transaction Budget Matching

See budget actuals each month with multi-level drill-downs

Transaction Budget Matching

See budget actuals each month with multi-level drill-downs

Transaction Budget Matching

See budget actuals each month with multi-level drill-downs

Single Source of Truth

Keep everyone aligned--no more emails and latest versions

Single Source of Truth

Keep everyone aligned--no more emails and latest versions

Single Source of Truth

Keep everyone aligned--no more emails and latest versions

Monthly Forecast

Action on spending before it is too late

Monthly Forecast

Action on spending before it is too late

Monthly Forecast

Action on spending before it is too late

Feature

Never chase timesheets again

Set it and forget it! Slack bot auto-collects time based on pre-allocated hours so you can take your Friday afternoon back

Feature

No deadline slips by you

Project plan copilot parses your award notice and proposals to pull out key reports and deadlines.

Trusted Solutions

Secured, compliant, and proactively monitored

Robust Infrastructure

Hosted on enterprise servers with end-to-end encryption and daily data backup

Compliance Assured

Compliant with key regulations such as DCAA timekeeping requirements and other audit requirements

Data Ownership

You own your data, period. Your data is never used to train AI models.

Pricing

Transparent pricing plans

Flexible options to fit your business needs and budget

STARTER

Up to $1 million awarded, including SBIR Phase I

Forge Product

Compliant Timekeeping

Automated Budget Tracking

Monthly Drawdown Calculation

Dedicated Accountant

Expert Review

Annual Financial Report Filing

$399

$199

/ mo

Save 50% for 3 months

Start 30 Days Free Trial

$899

$699

/ mo

Save 25% for 3 months

Start 30 Days Free Trial

CUSTOM

Full business accounting with custom team and hours

Forge Product

Custom Automation

Custom Integration with Netsuite, Xero

Tailored Operation Support

Custom Accounting

Financial controls

Startup reporting

Custom

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STARTER

Up to $1 million awarded, including SBIR Phase I

Forge Product

Compliant Timekeeping

Automated Budget Tracking

Monthly Drawdown Calculation

Dedicated Accountant

Expert Review

Annual Financial Report Filing

$399

$199

/ mo

Save 50% for 3 months

Start 30 Days Free Trial

$899

$699

/ mo

Save 25% for 3 months

Start 30 Days Free Trial

CUSTOM

Full business accounting with custom team and hours

Forge Product

Custom Automation

Custom Integration with Netsuite, Xero

Tailored Operation Support

Custom Accounting

Financial controls

Startup reporting

Custom

Get in touch

STARTER

Up to $1 million awarded, including SBIR Phase I

Forge Product

Compliant Timekeeping

Automated Budget Tracking

Monthly Drawdown Calculation

Dedicated Accountant

Expert Review

Annual Financial Report Filing

$399

$199

/ mo

Save 50% for 3 months

Start 30 Days Free Trial

$899

$699

/ mo

Save 25% for 3 months

Start 30 Days Free Trial

CUSTOM

Full business accounting with custom team and hours

Forge Product

Custom Automation

Custom Integration with Netsuite, Xero

Tailored Operation Support

Custom Accounting

Financial controls

Startup reporting

Custom

Get in touch

Friendly Asked Questions

Have any questions?

What is Forge?

Can I use you only for SBIR or DCAA Accounting?

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What is Forge?

Can I use you only for SBIR or DCAA Accounting?

Can I use your tools alone without the service?

What is Forge?

Can I use you only for SBIR or DCAA Accounting?

Can I use your tools alone without the service?

Blog

Insights and Innovations

Stay updated with our latest articles, tips, and industry trends

Why Time Tracking Matters (And How Our Slack Bot Makes It Painless)

Track time effortlessly with our Slack bot, ensuring compliance, maximizing funding, and supporting your company’s success with pre-filled hours and daily reminders.

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Why Time Tracking Matters (And How Our Slack Bot Makes It Painless)

Track time effortlessly with our Slack bot, ensuring compliance, maximizing funding, and supporting your company’s success with pre-filled hours and daily reminders.

Learn more

Why Time Tracking Matters (And How Our Slack Bot Makes It Painless)

Track time effortlessly with our Slack bot, ensuring compliance, maximizing funding, and supporting your company’s success with pre-filled hours and daily reminders.

Learn more

Navigating SBIR Grant Taxes: A Guide to Avoid a Tax Bill Storm

Essential guidance for SBIR-funded startups on managing indirect costs, preparing accurate budgets, and handling DCAA audits to prevent unexpected tax bills and stay compliant.

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Navigating SBIR Grant Taxes: A Guide to Avoid a Tax Bill Storm

Essential guidance for SBIR-funded startups on managing indirect costs, preparing accurate budgets, and handling DCAA audits to prevent unexpected tax bills and stay compliant.

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Navigating SBIR Grant Taxes: A Guide to Avoid a Tax Bill Storm

Essential guidance for SBIR-funded startups on managing indirect costs, preparing accurate budgets, and handling DCAA audits to prevent unexpected tax bills and stay compliant.

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SBIR Guide: How to calculate the indirect cost rate in your budget

Learn how to calculate and allocate indirect costs for your SBIR budget accurately. This guide helps ensure compliance, effective planning, and a precise budget for your SBIR projects.

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SBIR Guide: How to calculate the indirect cost rate in your budget

Learn how to calculate and allocate indirect costs for your SBIR budget accurately. This guide helps ensure compliance, effective planning, and a precise budget for your SBIR projects.

Learn more

SBIR Guide: How to calculate the indirect cost rate in your budget

Learn how to calculate and allocate indirect costs for your SBIR budget accurately. This guide helps ensure compliance, effective planning, and a precise budget for your SBIR projects.

Learn more