Expertise You Can Trust

Winning grants is harder than ever. Reviewers expect clarity, precision, and compelling science. A small mistake in structure, compliance, or presentation can sink even the best ideas. At Kakuu, we bring years of experience to make your proposal clear, competitive, and fundable. Our mission is to empower life science researchers, academic institutions, and innovation-driven organizations by providing expert support in research idea development, grant strategy, and proposal preparation. We are committed to advancing scientific discovery and social impact through high-quality consulting and collaborative research and development in the fields of health and education. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that fit your unique needs.

We combine deep scientific expertise with a strategic approach to research development. Whether supporting an individual grant or helping shape a large-scale institutional initiative, Kakuu is a trusted partner in transforming innovative ideas into funded, impactful solutions.   

• Over 15 years of experience in biomedical research and grant preparation.
• Insight into NIH, NSF, DoD, and foundation review processes.
• Proven track record of helping PIs or companies secure funding.
• Hybrid pricing model – fair, transparent, and results-oriented.
• Success bonus (2% or less of direct costs) only if funded.
• No hidden costs. No unnecessary overhead.
•  Contracts must state Kakuu is not a co-PI, no ownership in grant/IP, only providing editing/review services. 

Kakuu serves a diverse range of clients across the life sciences, health, and education sectors. Our services are designed to support both individual researchers and institutions seeking to secure funding, advance innovation, and drive social impact.

1. Academic Researcher submitting research (R-series) career development (K-series), training (T-series), and grants to NIH or seeking NSF or foundation fundings.

2. Biotech and Life Science Startups preparing SBIR/STTR and other non-dilutive funding proposals and seeking strategic guidance on project scoping and proposal framing.  

3. Research Institutions & Centers looking to increase grant success rates through external consulting and capacity-building.

4. Mission-Driven Organizations needing proposal development for collaborative initiatives.

5. Global Health & Education Collaborators seeking support in proposal preparation and R&D development.