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Regional Innovation Clusters | U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Innovation Clusters RICs support technology-focused small businesses in regions across the country. SBA's Regional Innovation Clusters (RICs) deliver direct support to innovative small businesses and startups across the country. RICs provide services like accelerators, market research, customer discovery, and government and commercial contracting assistance.
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Region served: Upper Midwest (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) Technologies/Industries supported: Defense, aerospace, high-technology for both federal and commercial markets Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster, StartUp Junkie Consulting, LLC Regions served: Northeast Texas, Southern Arkansas, Northern Louisiana, and West Mississippi Technologies/Industries supported: Lithium for the clean energy and electric vehicle transition Ozark Regional Innovation Cluster, Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC Regions served: Ozark region (counties in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma) Technologies/Industries supported: Supply chain/supply chain technology Artificial intelligence/machine learning Region served: Southwest Montana Technologies/ Industries supported: Advanced engineering and critical materials Learn the latest news about RICs or look through their most recent awards .
If you have any questions about RICs or about accessing services from a RIC, please email RICs@sba. gov . RICs are managed by SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation (OII).
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and other entities with experience in supporting regional innovation clusters. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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