This book, one of six in the series, reports on the SBIR program at the National Science Foundation. The study finds that the SBIR program is sound in concept and effective in practice, but that it can also be improved. Currently, the program is delivering results that meet most of the congressional objectives, including stimulating technological innovation, increasing private-sector commercialization of innovations, using small businesses to meet federal research and development needs, and fostering participation by minority and disadvantaged persons. The book suggests ways in which the program can improve operations, continue to increase private-sector commercialization, and improve participation by women and minorities.
Table of Contents
Front Matter
Summary
1 Introduction
2 Findings and Recommendations
3 Scope and Methodology
4 Overview of the NSF SBIR Program
5 Commercialization
6 Support to Agency Mission and to Small Business
7 Contributions to Knowledge
8 Program Management
Appendix A: NSF SBIR Program Data
Appendix B: NRC Phase II Survey and NRC Firm Survey
Appendix C: NRC Phase I Survey
Appendix D: Selected Case Studies
Appendix E: Structured Interview Guide Used in Coryell Study of
Phase IIB Grants
Appendix F: Required NSF Postgrant Annual Commercialization Report
(Deemed Ineffective by the NSF)
Appendix G: Bibliography
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