Increasing R&D
Firms with innovative research and development projects or firms that are pursuing new technologies will find a number of resources available to assist their efforts.
Small Business Innovation Research Program
Small businesses with innovative R&D projects can receive grants through the SBIR program to fund exploratory research that otherwise could not be undertaken. Entrepreneurs can use the seed capital provided by SBIR to develop new technologies that will eventually be commercialized and brought to the marketplace.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has become a leader in promoting new growth through the research, development, and commercialization of new technologies. NIST offers a broad base of initiatives and technical expertise to maximize its impact on R&D and technology commercialization.
The Advanced Technology Program
One of the major elements of NIST's strategy is the Advanced Technology Program (ATP). Through ATP, NIST seeks out high-risk technologies whose commercialization potential and competitiveness could be increased by accelerated and subsidized development. ATP is market-oriented, requiring selected companies to match ATP commitments to ensure that each selected company is fully committed to timely commercialization.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
The MEP provides a nationwide framework of manufacturing technology centers that conduct company assessments, do work force training and organization, and perform business analyses. These centers help firms upgrade their equipment, strengthen their performance, improve their production processes, their business systems, and their marketing procedures—in addition to obtaining necessary financing.
Cooperative Research and Development Agreements
The Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAS) are joint ventures between NIST and private entities including both for-profit companies and also non-profit educational institutions. Any and all companies can participate in a CRADA. Each party provides staff, equipment, and facilities to undertake joint research with potential for commercialization.
DOE Laboratory Technology Transfer Efforts
Since the end of the Cold War, the Department of Energy has placed a significant emphasis on helping manufacturing companies by getting more involved in partnerships with commercial firms. The DOE has established a network of nearly 20 national laboratories and technology transfer centers in order to simplify industry's access to new technologies developed through DOE initiatives. The DOE has a facility in Carlsbad.
National and Regional Technology Transfer Centers
In order to facilitate the transfer of information from the federal laboratory system, the NTTC offers the Gateway Service, Business Gold, and other helpful services such as needs assessment, customized training, and information seminars.
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