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SBIR Phase I Awards, Proposals by State - FY12

Compiling SBIR Phase I awards and proposal statistics by state for FY12, SSTI finds the 10 states with the most awards in FY12 were California (724), Massachusetts (415), Virginia (207), Maryland (154), Ohio (138), Texas (138), New York (137), Colorado (129), Pennsylvania (124), and Florida (85). Maryland gained two spots rising to fourth place. Ohio and Texas tied for fifth place, while New York and Colorado both fell from their prior year positions.

SBA Announces Third Round of FAST Program

The Small Business Administration (SBA) released a new funding announcement for the Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST) Program — FAST awards are intended to fund projects that provide outreach, financial support and/or technical assistance to technology-based small business concerns participating in, or interested in participating in, the Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) program. Proposed projects may serve a single or multiple states. SBA intends to commit approximately $1.9 million to support up to 20 awards to eligible applications.

SBA Amends Regulations Governing Size, Eligibility for SBIR & STTR Programs

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced new amendments to regulations governing size and eligibility for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Effective January 28, 2013, the new SBA rules address ownership, control and affiliation for participants in the SBIR and STTR programs including participants that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital operating companies, private equity firms or hedge funds.

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.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Lawmakers Dedicate Funds for TBED in CO, CT, VA

Unlike last year when a wave of new governors pushed sweeping proposals to re-organize economic development activities and grow the economy, the 2012 legislative sessions brought mostly modest changes for tech-based initiatives. While many programs were level funded or received smaller increases than in previous years, a handful of states increased funds or introduced new initiatives to support economic development efforts.

SBIR Phase I Awards, Proposals by State — FY11

Compiling SBIR Phase I awards and proposal statistics by state for FY11, SSTI finds the 10 states with the most awards in FY11 were California (674), Massachusetts (416), Virginia (215), New York (146), Texas (143), Maryland (142), Colorado (130), Ohio (130), Pennsylvania (124), and Florida (92). New York moved into fourth place, up one spot from last year while Texas moved into fifth place, up from seventh place. Colorado fell three spots from last year to seventh place, tying with Ohio, which moved up one spot, dropping Pennsylvania to ninth place.

START Program to Accelerate SBIR Funded Projects in Massachusetts

A new program launched in Massachusetts will help companies commercialize technologies developed under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program by picking up where Phase II of the program leaves off, providing financial support, coaching and introductions to potential investors. The Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation will initiate the program with $6 million over the next three years.

Congress Approves Six-Year SBIR Reauthorization

After 14 short-term continuing resolutions and years of negotiations, the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Tranfer (STTR) programs have been reauthorized through 2017. The legislation changes a number of features of SBIR/STTR, including making it possible for companies that are majority-owned by venture capital firms to receive awards. President Obama is expected to sign the bill in the near future.