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Read. Follow. Verify.Review of Federal Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIR and STTR)
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- The hearing included testimony from representatives of the National Science Foundation, academia, and private sector CEOs.
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The hearing highlights a shift in focus toward the commercialization of federal research investments rather than just the research itself.
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