Regional Innovation Clusters
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Small Business Person
Educational institutions, public or private organizations and businesses, individuals, State and local governments,
Indian tribes and lending and financial institutions and sureties that have the capability to provide the required
business assistance.
Beneficiaries
- Small Business Person
Small business concerns as defined by industry size standards established by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
A technical evaluation panel reviews offers for this program based on a published evaluation criteria and makes a recommendation for award to the designated contracting officer. The contracting officer is warranted to make an award determination on behalf of the agency and may do so at his/her discretion.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Small Business
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Business training; business counseling/consulting; mentoring; technology transfer counseling/consulting; commercialization of existing research and development (R&D) counseling/consulting; engagement with federal agency’s Small Business Innovative Research & Development programs; support in obtaining Facility Clearance status and holding of security clearances; export readiness counseling/consulting; support for underserved communities; building networks and partnerships ; providing opportunities for accessing new resources and markets; and/or other defined services relevant to small businesses.
Required Documentation
Documentation to establish that all program eligibility criteria are met and that offeror is registered in the System for Award Management.