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More than 30,000 companies, including Qualcomm, owe their success in part to SBIR and STTR. What are innovators to do now?

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the federal government offers a range of programs to support their growth — particularly in the realm of government contracting. One of the ...

The government’s 504 program for loans up to $5.5 million has always had a reputation for restrictions and red tape. Things have gotten easier for businesses worth less than $20 million. With interest ...