New resource: SSTI breaks down B2S program's Venture and Capital Challenges

In a recent installment of SSTI’s federal funding video series, SSTI program director Jerry Coughter conducted a two-part interview with Amanda Kosty, management and program analyst with the Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Their discussion focused on the Build to Scale (B2S) program’s two competition tracks: the Venture Challenge and the Capital Challenge. These interviews offer a comprehensive overview of each funding track and its alignment with technology-based economic development (TBED) strategies. They also provide valuable advice on crafting competitive applications, emphasizing understanding and directly addressing the specific challenges your community faces as part of your proposal.

• Video: EDA Build to Scale Capital Challenge
• Video: EDA Build to Scale Venture Challenge

We encourage you to watch both videos to gain insights into leveraging the B2S program to support your regional TBED strategies. If you are preparing a B2S application, sharing these resources with your funding partners can provide helpful context about the program. 

For any questions about the SSTI Federal Funding Video Library or a suggestion for a future entry in the series, send a message to tbedcop@ssti.org.

This video series was prepared by SSTI using Federal funds under award ED22HDQ3070129 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.