FAST Partnership Program
Supports state and regional programs increasing small business federal research proposal volumes and award rates.
The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is an annual grant administered by the Small Business Administration that funds one organization per U.S. state or territory to execute programs increasing the volume of SBIR and STTR proposals, improving award rates, and preparing SBIR/STTR awardees for commercial success. Awards are historically up to $125,000 per state per year for a o…
State and regional programs that increase SBIR and STTR proposal volumes, award rates, and commercial success of small business awardees, with one award per state annually.
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