Posts by Alec Orban
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STTR Plays a Critical Role in Rural and Underserved States
The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is unique because it requires formal collaboration between small businesses and non-profit research institutions. Universities often struggle to commercialize their federally-funded research, so […]
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SBIR/STTR Programs Have Lapsed
UPDATES: NSBA and SBTC have put out a joint press release urging Congress to act swiftly to pass HR 5100 and continue the SBIR/STTR programs. NSBA/SBTC Press Release on SBIR/STTR […]
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House of Representatives Passes 1-Year SBIR/STTR Extension
UPDATE 9/15/25: The House of Representatives passed a 1-year extension of the SBIR/STTR programs under suspension of the rules. The bill will now go to the Senate, where it is […]
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Chair Williams Introduces SBIR Reauthorization Bill
House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams has introduced legislation to reauthorize the SBIR/STTR program, titled the INNOVATE Act. This bill largely mirrors the INNOVATE Act introduced by Senate Small […]
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