Small Business Innovation Research: Three Agencies Made Awards to Businesses Majority-Owned by Investment Companies and Funds

Abstract

As the United States competes in a global economy, the nation depends on innovation through research and development (R and D). The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was established to enable federal agencies to support R and D projects carried out by small businesses. Participating agencies are required to spend a certain percentage of their extramural R and D obligations on their SBIR program each year. Eleven federal agencies participate in the SBIR program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 29, 2021
Accession Number
AD1147470

Entities

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  • Candice N. Wright

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Biomedical

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  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) EDI Research and Innovation.