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Technology (SBIR/STTR)
The Technology Program Office administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Through these two competitive programs, SBA ensures that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts. Eleven federal departments participate in the SBIR program; five departments participate in the STTR program awarding $2 billion to small high-tech businesses.
- Technology (SBIR/STTR)
The Technology Program helps to strengthen and expand the competitiveness of U. S. small high technology research and development businesses in the federal marketplace. We assist in achieving the commercialization of the results of both the ... - Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)
SBIR is a highly competitive program that encourages small business to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D ... - Program Announcement Federal and State Technology Partnership Program To Provide Technical Assistance and Other Services To Small High Technology Businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Investment and Innovation Office of Technology Federal and state technology partnership Program FY 2012 Program Announcement No. FAST 2012-R-0006 Opening Date: June ... - Executive Order 13329 Encouraging Innovation in Manufacturing
On February 24, 2004, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13329 Encouraging Innovation in Manufacturing. The executive order defines duties of the agencies and departments that participate in the Small Business Innovation Research ... - Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR)
STTR is an important small business program that expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena. Central to the program is expansion of the public/private sector partnership to include the joint venture ... - FAQS on Amendments to the SBIR & STTR Policy Directives
Q: When do the new Policy Directives become effective and when will the agencies implement the changes? A: The Policy Directives themselves become effective when they are published in the Federal Register on August 6, 2012 ... - Key Changes in SBIR and STTR Policy Directives
Funding Set-aside percentages are increased. For FY 2012, SBA has issued guidelines to the agencies that the set-aside share is increased to 2.6%, prior to the new Policy Directives being issued. The share will increase by 0.1 ...