SBA competitions seek to reward inclusivity in R&D nhbr.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nhbr.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Debuts SBIR Catalyst
The US Small Business Administration announced its 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) with the addition of a new component aimed at spurring investment in underrepresented communities within the innovation economy at scale.
The 2021 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Catalyst programs will recognize the nation’s most innovative organizations with inclusive approaches towards supporting entrepreneurs in research and development (R&D). New to this year’s competition, two tracks will run totaling over $5 million in cash prizes.
“The Growth Accelerator and SBIR Catalyst programs are important parts of our efforts to support high-tech, deep-tech startups, by developing a network that targets the unique needs of pre-revenue, R&D-focused businesses,” says SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. “We are committed to equity and
Linda Cabrales Appointed Director of the Utah Innovation Center
SALT LAKE CITY (May 12, 2021) The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is pleased to announce Linda Cabrales as the new director of GOED’s Utah Innovation Center. She assumes her new role today, following the retirement of the current director, Mary Cardon, from state employment.
“We’re thrilled Linda accepted the position of director of the Utah Innovation Center and wish Mary Cardon the very best in her retirement,” said Ryan Starks, GOED’s managing director of Business Services. “Linda’s tireless efforts as a champion for Utah small businesses and entrepreneurs is unparalleled, and the Utah Innovation Center is in competent hands.”
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