The post-reauthorization future of SBIR and STTR is not totally clear but is now coming into focus. As most of you know, SBIR/STTR reauthorization is now law (P.L. 112-81) and one thing we know for sure is that our programs are now authorized to run through the end of fiscal year 2017 (September 30, 2017).
Don't expect to see many major changes anytime soon. As we described in our last issue, the SBA must first develop updated policy directives (PDs) for both SBIR and STTR programs (see www.zyn.com/sbir/insider/sb-insider1-04-12.htm ). The policy directives provide the guidance to the agencies as to how the new laws and statutory mandates will be followed.
This issue of your SBIR Insider will report on the progress and future projections of the policy directive efforts. We were fortunate to have a "sit down" with Mr. Sean Greene, SBA Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation, who is leading the SBIR policy directive efforts in the SBA. He offered some valuable perspective as well as the ordinals that are being employed to create the new SBIR and STTR policy directives
To read the full, original article click on this link: SBIR Insider 1-04-12 Issue
