Regional Innovation Clusters

Objective

The purpose of this program is to connect and expand regional innovation clusters to align federal resources – including SBA’s resource provider network, lending and investing partners, business development programs and America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs – with existing state and local resources, regional strengths, and economic growth opportunities in the region and beyond to support small businesses in commercializing new technologies and reaching new markets, thereby positioning themselves and their regional economies for growth.

Who Can Apply

• Small Business Person

Educational institutions, public or private organizations and businesses, individuals, State and local governments, Indian tribes and lending and financial institutions and sureties that have the capability to provide the required business assistance.

Who Benefits

• Small Business Person

Small business concerns as defined by industry size standards established by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Assistance Types

• Direct Payment for Specified Use

Program Contact

RICs@sba.gov
202-856-7386