Regional Innovation Clusters

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Regional Innovation Clusters

Federal · SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION · #59.067

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 regiona

Also known as

Regional Innovation Clusters (RIC

About this program

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

Categories

FinancialDirect Payment for Specified Use

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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