Innovation Partnership (IPart) SBIR/STTR Proposal Support
Offers Pennsylvania small businesses free proposal reviews, training seminars, and travel support for federal innovation applications.
Innovation Partnership (IPart) is a statewide Pennsylvania program funded by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) and administered by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. IPart's mission is to help Pennsylvania-based small businesses compete successfully for federal SBIR and STTR fund…
Free written proposal reviews, outreach seminars, and up to $1,000 in travel and training assistance for Pennsylvania small businesses pursuing federal SBIR or STTR awards across 11 agencies.
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