Regional Innovation Clusters

Small Business Administration

The purpose of this program is to connect and expand regional innovation clusters to align federal resources – including SBA’s resource provider network, lending and investing partners, business development programs and America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs – with existing state and local resources, regional strengths, and economic growth opportunities in the region and beyond to support small businesses in commerc

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Helps small businesses connect with resources to grow and commercialize new technologies. Supports them in reaching new markets and boosting regional economies.

Quick Facts

Funding
$8,999,989 - $9,997,794
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
Small Business Administration

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What Is This Program?

The purpose of this program is to connect and expand regional innovation clusters to align federal resources – including SBA’s resource provider network, lending and investing partners, business development programs and America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs – with existing state and local resources, regional strengths, and economic growth opportunities in the region and beyond to support small businesses in commercializing new technologies and reaching new markets, thereby positioning themselves and their regional economies for growth.

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RICs@sba.gov
202-856-7386

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This program offers funding up to $9,997,794 (minimum $8,999,989).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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