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DoD Communities of Interest |
Misc, Other |
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SBA’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and SBIR Catalyst Prizes |
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Join a pre-application webinar June 2nd at 2pm EDT – register at http://bit.ly/GAFC21Webinar. |
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SBA |
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Description Over $5 million in cash prizes will be awarded to impactful and inclusive approaches that support entrepreneurs involved in cutting edge R&D The SBA seeks proposals from the nation’s innovation-focused entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) that outline programs to speed the launch, growth, and scale of deep-tech small businesses across the country. Applicants submit a 12-slide deck and a 90-second video, addressing the relevant elements of one of the following tracks, by no later than 4:00 EDT on July 2, 2021: Track 1 The Growth Accelerator Fund Competition—Prizes of $50,000 for efforts to provide focused assistance to STEM/R&D entrepreneurs, including support for company formation as well as awareness and education of SBIR/STTR programs. Contestants must focus their proposed efforts on one of the following groups: women entrepreneurs, minority entrepreneurs, or other target entrepreneurs identified by applicants (ie. rural, veterans, individuals with disabilities, etc.). Track 2 SBIR Catalyst—Prizes of $150,000 to scale collaborative partnerships, strengthen ties between stakeholders (including public, private, non-profit and academic partners) in support of SBIR/STTR applicants and awardees. SBIR Catalyst winners will help fulfill the SBA’s goal of addressing current gaps in access to the innovation economy for communities of color, women entrepreneurs, and rural communities. Competition rules, requirements, and additional information can be found at www.sbir.gov/accelerators. Join a pre-application webinar June 2nd at 2pm EDT – register at http://bit.ly/GAFC21Webinar. Questions? Contact us! accelerators@sba.gov *** |
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SBA’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and SBIR Catalyst Prizes
Suspense Date: 2 June 2021 Description: The SBA seeks proposals from the nation’s innovation-focused entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) that outline programs to speed the launch, growth, and scale of deep-tech small businesses across the country. Applicants submit a 12-slide deck and a 90-second video, addressing the relevant elements