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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

Funding U.S. Manufacturing Innovation with SBIR Infographic

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Known as America's Seed Fund, SBIR awards enable small businesses to explore technology-based solutions and provides the incentive to profit from the commercialization of their research results. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.

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Publication Date: March 2016

 

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  • MEP Headquarters
    (301) 975-5020
    100 Bureau Drive, M/S 4800
    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800
Created March 9, 2016, Updated July 13, 2020