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MSU TechLink Assures Federal Programs

June 17, 2025/

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Montana State University TechLink  assures that federal programs for research  and development are not at risk of federal cost cutting. In a recent statement they stated, “we want to reassure our clients that the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are not only operational but continue to thrive.”

Federal agencies have active solicitations or are preparing to announce new opportunities, they reported. The Department of Defense remains a source of support for innovative ventures. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is actively engaging small businesses in cutting-edge research and development projects. Likewise, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) continues to fund health-related innovations.


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