The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the federal government established in 1953 to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns in the United States. The SBA's mission is to help Americans start, build, and grow businesses by providing loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions, and other forms of assistance. Through a network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, the SBA delivers services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. The SBA's programs include financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, outreach to women, minorities, and armed forces veterans, as well as providing loans to victims of natural disasters and specialized advice and assistance in international trade.
Maven Scouts is a product development & market intelligence firm focused on the commercialization of Dual-Use Technologies and specializes in Accelerator and Small Business Consortia Management, Product Development, IP Formation/Commercialization consulting, and Testing Inspection Certification services
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Grant in 2024
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) was formed in 1999 to bring together the chief executives of Central Indiana’s prominent corporations, foundations and universities in a strategic and collaborative effort dedicated to the region’s continued prosperity and growth. In 2001, CICP released an ambitious blueprint for economic development in Central Indiana in partnership with the Battelle Memorial Institute, focusing on key industry clusters – life sciences, advanced manufacturing and logistics, and technology, with an overall focus on entrepreneurship to diversify Central Indiana’s economy.
Kentucky Small Business Development Center
Grant in 2024
Kentucky Small Business Development Center offers management coaching, training workshops, market research, and loan packaging support.
Maine International Trade Center
Grant in 2023
Maine International Trade Center helps Maine businesses in expanding their products and services. MITC offers one-on-one consulting and research, affordable group trade show participation, connections around the world, export reimbursement funds for small businesses, and more.
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