Most startup funding platforms work like search engines. You type “AI grant” or “startup funding” and get a list of opportunities. But founders are usually asking a different question: “Can my company actually apply for this?” That is not a search problem. It is an eligibility-matching problem. A grant might require: a U.S.-registered company, fewer than 500 employees, majority founder ownership, a full-time technical lead, and an early-stage product. A search engine can fi...