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.
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers

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