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…No, the SBA doesn’t give out awards directly. Instead, it oversees the program, helps agencies run it, tracks progress, reports to Congress, and shares information about funding opportunities. What is an SBIR/STTR funding agreement? It's a contract, grant, or agreement between a federal agency and a small business to carry out research or development…
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