SBIR/STTR: Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer
SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research): A program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal R&D with the potential for commercialization. Collaboration with research institutions is allowed but optional
STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer): A sister program that expands funding by requiring small businesses to formally collaborate with a non-profit research institution (such as a university or federal laboratory) to bridge the gap between basic laboratory research and commercial the market
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The California Capital APEX Accelerator helps established businesses prepare for, pursue, and perform on contracts with all levels of government and public agencies. Our no-cost services include one-on-one counseling, training events on beginning and advanced topics, and bid matching. We provide services to businesses whose primary offices are in the following counties: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba.