# Grant Application Concierge Services Instrumentl Helps Research Scientists Apply for Grants By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apply-for-grants References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/gallery/y-combinator-fellowship/slide/15/) & [instrumentl](https://www.instrumentl.com/) This startup helps research scientists apply for grants by automating the process. Concierge services are reaching far beyond the hospitality industry thanks to technology, with applications in travel, e-commerce and now scientific research. Startup Instrumentl offers automated grant application, matching users with grants as well as helping them apply for grants. Users only have to fill out one form to tell Instrumentl about their research, and the platform will format and submit on their behalf. A variety of packages are available, from a free sample to a $189 per month, 6 project medium lab plan. The new venture partners with a number of impressive academic institutions, including the Smithsonian, the [University of Oxford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-forensic), McGill University, [Cornell University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-colecturer) and the [California Academy of Sciences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-5). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automated Grant Application:** The automation of grant application speeds up the process and enables scientists to spend more time on research. - **Concierge Services for Research Scientists:** The application of concierge services in scientific research provides opportunities for startups to automate and streamline processes. - **Personalized Grant Matching:** The customization of grant matching helps ensure research projects receive the appropriate funding and encourages more innovative research. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Scientific Research:** Innovative startups can disrupt the scientific research industry by providing tools for efficient and personalized grant application. - **Academic Institutions:** University and research institutions can explore partnerships with startups in the grant application space to increase research funding and productivity. - **Technology:** The application of technology in concierge services and grant matching opens opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Academic Outreach Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getresearch.md) - [AI Fundraising Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-copilot.md) - [Intern Application Automation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internshark.md) - [Fundraising Intelligence Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startupsnoop.md) - [Startup Funding Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-for-startups.md) - [Commercialized Research Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlantix.md) - [Equity-Free Funding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilea.md) - [AI Research Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-science-app.md) - [Smart Research Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autoresearch.md)