NCI has one of the largest Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs in the United States, with $26.1 billion in economic output. NCI’s SBIR center takes a holistic approach to supporting small businesses, including businesses owned by underrepresented groups. SBIR provides mentorship, training, networks and funding opportunities for businesses that are developing transformative cancer care technologies.
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How Small Businesses Further Cancer Care Innovation
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The SBIR center takes a comprehensive approach to fostering underrepresented small businesses.
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Michael Weingarten Director, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center NCI
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