2026-03078Notice

SBA Probes Public on Biz Innovation Cluster Forms

Published Date: 2/17/2026

Notice

Summary

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is asking for public feedback on a new form that helps track support for small businesses in special regional groups called Innovation Clusters. This form, due by March 20, 2026, will help SBA see how well their programs are working without costing businesses extra money. If you run or work with these clusters, this is your chance to weigh in and help shape the process!

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RIC Quarterly and Annual Reporting

The SBA is creating a new Excel-based quarterly and annual reporting form for administrators of SBA-funded Regional Innovation Clusters (RICs). The notice requests public comments by March 20, 2026, and estimates 80 annual responses with a total burden of 400 hours per year for respondents identified as RIC administrators (contractors).

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
2/17/2026
3/20/2026

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Small Business Administration
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