More than 98% of American manufacturers are small or medium manufacturing enterprises. The following resources can help small and medium manufacturing enterprises to access funding, mentorship and support tailored to their unique needs:
APEX Accelerators
The APEX Accelerators program, formerly known as Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), under management of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), plays a critical role in the Department’s efforts to identify and helps a wide range of businesses enter and participate in the defense supply-chain. The program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.
U.S. Small Business Administration: Mentor-Protégé Program
Learn to navigate government contracts with the guidance of an experienced mentor through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) competitive grant programs help innovative small and medium manufacturing enterprises to demonstrate new ideas and new technologies.
