1 “...) programs provide federal research and development funding to small businesses. In 2008, the National...”

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3 “... Council made up of nationally recognized experts to develop recommendations to grow the state's knowledge...”

4 “..., and leading national figures in early-stage finance, technology, engineering, education, and state and federal...”

5 “... efforts to capitalize on federal and state investments in areas of critical national needs. This review...”

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7 “... disciplines are also required. This report summarizes a major conference that reviewed our nation's R&D...”

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10 “...On April 18-19, 2011, the Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy (STEP) of the National...”