Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract

A type of contract designed to foster technological innovation by small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. The SBIR contract program provides for a three-phased approach to research and development projects: technological feasibility and concept development; the primary research effort; and the conversion of the technology to a commercial application.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...

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