Advocating for Small Businesses Like Yours
Innovation drives economic growth, and for startups and small businesses, access to funding is essential for turning ideas into market-ready solutions. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide critical non-dilutive funding to support early-stage research and development. However, navigating these programs can be complex. That’s where MNSBIR plays a vital role—not only as a resource for education and support but also as a strong advocate for the continued reauthorization of SBIR/STTR programs.
Advocating for Small Business Innovation
Ensuring that small businesses have access to federal funding opportunities is central to MNSBIR’s mission. The SBIR/STTR programs were designed to promote technological innovation among small businesses, but ongoing advocacy is essential to sustaining and improving these funding opportunities.
One of our top priorities is the reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR programs in 2025, which serve as a cornerstone of small business-driven research and technology development. MNSBIR actively engages with policymakers, participating in federal Senate and House hearings to emphasize the role of these programs in driving economic growth, job creation, and technological advancement.
MNSBIR’s Policy Priorities
MNSBIR champions policies that:
- Expand access to SBIR/STTR funding across diverse industries
- Advocate for continued federal investment in small business-led innovation and commercialization.
Through strategic engagement with policymakers, federal agencies, and ecosystem partners, MNSBIR ensures that small businesses and startups have a voice in shaping the future of SBIR/STTR programs. By championing these efforts, we help secure ongoing opportunities for innovation, economic impact, and business growth.
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