SBA Seeks Feedback on Updating Small Biz Innovation Database
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Small Business Administration wants your thoughts on collecting info from small businesses involved in innovation programs. This helps keep a big database updated and makes sure the government reports accurate info to Congress. If you have ideas on making this easier or clearer, speak up by June 22, 2026—this affects about 17,000 businesses and aims to keep things smooth without extra hassle.
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SBIR/STTR Tech‑Net Data Collection Burden
If you are a small business planning to apply for SBIR or STTR funding, or an SBIR/STTR awardee, the SBA will collect information for its Tech‑Net database that must be maintained in searchable electronic form and reported to Congress annually. The SBA estimates this will affect about 17,050 businesses with a total annual burden of 6,800 hours; you may submit comments on the proposal by June 22, 2026.
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