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in funding between phase I and phase II. 



• Integration of all SBA' s programs to assist SBIR 

 program participants with financial assistance and 

 training. SBA is especially focusing on bring SBIR award 

 winners together with our finance programs, in particular 

 the Small Business Investment Company program which helps 

 channel investment capital to high technology small 

 firms . 



Conclusion 



In conclusion, the SBIR program continues to grow and to 

 deliver a wide spectrum of high technology innovations to improve 

 the lives of all Americans. The STTR program, while still very 

 new, has been implemented efficiently and timely. I will be 

 pleased to answer any questions you may care to ask. 



