Small Business Technology Transfer program
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The Small Business Technology Transfer program is a U.S. federal initiative that funds collaborative research and development projects between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions to help commercialize innovative technologies.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Small Business Technology Transfer program canonical | 6 |
| STTR | 1 |
| STTR Program | 1 |
| Small Business Technology Transfer | 1 |
| Small Business Technology Transfer program at NASA | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Small Business Technology Transfer program Context triple: [Office of Naval Research, program, Small Business Technology Transfer program]
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A.
Small Business Innovation Research program
The Small Business Innovation Research program is a U.S. government initiative that provides competitive funding to small businesses for research and development with strong commercialization potential.
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B.
Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
Advanced Technological Education (ATE) is a National Science Foundation program that supports the education and training of technicians in advanced technology fields through partnerships between two-year colleges, industry, and other educational institutions.
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C.
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
The Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 is a U.S. federal law designed to promote the transfer of technology from federal laboratories to the private sector and encourage innovation and commercialization of federally funded research.
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D.
N8 Research Partnership
N8 Research Partnership is a collaboration of eight research-intensive universities in Northern England focused on advancing world-class research, innovation, and economic growth.
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E.
National Medal of Technology and Innovation
The National Medal of Technology and Innovation is the United States’ highest honor for technological achievement, recognizing individuals, teams, and companies for outstanding contributions to the nation’s economic, environmental, and social well-being through innovation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Small Business Technology Transfer program Target entity description: The Small Business Technology Transfer program is a U.S. federal initiative that funds collaborative research and development projects between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions to help commercialize innovative technologies.
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A.
Small Business Innovation Research program
The Small Business Innovation Research program is a U.S. government initiative that provides competitive funding to small businesses for research and development with strong commercialization potential.
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B.
New Markets Tax Credit Program
The New Markets Tax Credit Program is a U.S. federal initiative that incentivizes private investment in low-income communities by offering tax credits to investors in qualified community development projects.
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C.
Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
Advanced Technological Education (ATE) is a National Science Foundation program that supports the education and training of technicians in advanced technology fields through partnerships between two-year colleges, industry, and other educational institutions.
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D.
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
The Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 is a U.S. federal law designed to promote the transfer of technology from federal laboratories to the private sector and encourage innovation and commercialization of federally funded research.
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E.
N8 Research Partnership
N8 Research Partnership is a collaboration of eight research-intensive universities in Northern England focused on advancing world-class research, innovation, and economic growth.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
U.S. federal research funding program
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technology commercialization program ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
STTR
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linked to:
Small Business Technology Transfer program
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| administeredBy | U.S. Small Business Administration ⓘ |
| authorizedBy |
Small Business Innovation Development Act
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linked to:
Small Business Innovation Research program
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| coordinatedBy |
U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Innovation and Technology
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linked to:
U.S. Small Business Administration
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| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| distinguishedFrom |
Small Business Innovation Research program, which does not require a research institution partner
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linked to:
Small Business Innovation Research program
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| eligibleApplicant | U.S. for-profit small business concern ⓘ |
| eligiblePartner |
U.S. federally funded research and development center
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U.S. nonprofit research institution ⓘ U.S. university ⓘ |
| focus |
collaborative research and development
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commercialization of innovative technologies ⓘ technology transfer ⓘ |
| fundedBy | participating U.S. federal agencies ⓘ |
| fundingType |
competitive awards
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contracts ⓘ grants ⓘ |
| goal |
foster technology transfer through cooperative R&D
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increase private sector commercialization of innovations ⓘ stimulate technological innovation ⓘ strengthen the role of small business in meeting federal R&D needs ⓘ |
| hasPhase |
Phase I
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Phase II ⓘ Phase III ⓘ |
| legalStatus | federally mandated program ⓘ |
| participatingAgency |
Department of Defense
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Department of Energy ⓘ
linked to:
U.S. Department of Energy
National Aeronautics and Space Administration ⓘ
linked to:
NASA
National Institutes of Health ⓘ National Science Foundation ⓘ |
| phaseIDescription | feasibility and proof-of-concept of proposed R&D ⓘ |
| phaseIIDescription | full R&D and prototype development ⓘ |
| phaseIIIDescription | commercialization using non-STTR funds ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Small Business Innovation Research program ⓘ |
| requires |
formal collaboration between a small business and a U.S. research institution
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intellectual property agreement between small business and research institution ⓘ principal investigator may be employed by either small business or research institution ⓘ |
| researchInstitutionShareOfWorkRequirement | minimum 30 percent of R&D effort ⓘ |
| sector |
innovation policy
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research and development ⓘ |
| smallBusinessShareOfWorkRequirement | minimum 40 percent of R&D effort ⓘ |
| structure | three-phase program ⓘ |
| targetBeneficiary | small high-technology firms ⓘ |
| targetOutcome | commercial products and services based on federally funded R&D ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Small Business Technology Transfer program Description of subject: The Small Business Technology Transfer program is a U.S. federal initiative that funds collaborative research and development projects between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions to help commercialize innovative technologies.
Referenced by (10)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Small Business Innovation Research program
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relatedProgram
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Small Business Technology Transfer program
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linked to: Small Business Technology Transfer program
linked to: Small Business Technology Transfer program
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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operates
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Small Business Technology Transfer program
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NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate
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overseesProgram
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Small Business Technology Transfer program at NASA
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linked to: Small Business Technology Transfer program
Office of Investment and Innovation of the U.S. Small Business Administration
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overseesProgram
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Small Business Technology Transfer program
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linked to: Small Business Technology Transfer program
United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
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hasJurisdictionOver
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Small Business Technology Transfer program
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