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SBA Requests Comments on Proposed Changes to SBIR & STTR Programs
The Small Business Administration released two Requests for Information (RFIs) on amendments to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. In compliance with the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, SBA has made several key changes to the SBIR/STTR programs relating to eligibility, the award process, program administration and fraud, waste and abuse. Although the SBA has already published the final changes, it is requesting comments on the various amendments made. Public comments are due October 5, 2013, for both the SBIR RFI and STTR RFI.
SBA will hold two webinars on August 23 and 29, 2013. The webinars are intended to provide the public an overview of the amendments and an opportunity to ask questions regarding the changes to the policy directives. Both webinars are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST and should last approximately two hours. Register for the webinars...