FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of Federal Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIR and STTR)

Original title: AMERICA'S SEED FUND: A REVIEW OF SBIR AND STTR

January 1, 2021

small business innovation federal research technology transfer economic development SBIR STTR

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing examines the oversight and future direction of federal grant programs that provide billions of dollars in funding to small businesses for technological research and development.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small business owners

These businesses are the primary recipients of SBIR and STTR grant funding for research and development.

National Science Foundation

The agency manages and oversees the distribution of these research funds.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a hearing on February 5, 2020, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Small Business Innovation Research () and Small Business Technology Transfer () programs. The hearing focused on how these federal programs support small businesses in commercializing research and driving economic growth.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on February 5, 2020, by the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
The hearing focused on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
The purpose of the hearing was to review the role of these programs in catalyzing innovation and commercialization of federal research.
Small businesses in Michigan have leveraged $1.2 billion in SBIR/STTR funds to develop new technologies.
The hearing included testimony from representatives of the National Science Foundation, academia, and private sector CEOs.

Why It Matters

This hearing examines the oversight and future direction of federal grant programs that provide billions of dollars in funding to small businesses for technological research and development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the SBIR and STTR programs?

These are federal programs designed to help small businesses pursue research and development and commercialize new technologies.

What was the goal of this specific hearing?

The goal was to review the opportunities and challenges associated with these programs and how they contribute to economic growth.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Commercialization

The hearing highlights a shift in focus toward the commercialization of federal research investments rather than just the research itself.

National Science Foundation

Connected Entities

personDawn Tilbury“Assistant Director, Directorate for Engineering, National Science Foundation”Map →

personJim Baird“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personMaryann Feldman“Professor at UNC Chapel Hill”Map →

personNicholas Cucinelli“CEO of Endectra”Map →

organizationNational Science Foundation“Federal agency overseeing research grants”Map →

personJohnny Park“CEO of Wabash Heartland Innovation Network”Map →

personHaley Stevens“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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