Innovation, diversity, and the SBIR/STTR programs summary of a workshop
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide federal research and development funding to small businesses. One of the the goals of these programs is to foster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technolo...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC
National Academies Press
[2015], 2015
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| Summary: | The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide federal research and development funding to small businesses. One of the the goals of these programs is to foster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation. Innovation, Diversity, and Success in the SBIR/STTR Programs is the summary of a workshop convened in February 2013 that focused on the participation of women, minorities, and both older and younger scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs in the SBIR and STTR programs, with the goal of reviewing current efforts to expand the pool of SBIR/STTR-funded researchers and of identifying mechanisms for improving participation rates. This report is a record of the presentation and discussions of the event |
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| Item Description: | Title from PDF t.p |
| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (xiv, 81 pages) illustrations |
| ISBN: | 0309373522 9780309373524 |