Minnesota Technology Association

The Minnesota SBIR/STTR Office (MNSBIR) assists startups and small businesses to compete in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The Office is the Governor's resource to provide free and confidential business and technical assistance to firms to seek federal SBIR/STTR investments. MNSBIR is focused on: increasing the number of SBIR/STTR proposals submitted through outreach and financial support; increasing the number of SBIR/STTR awarded through technical assistance and mentoring, and preparing SBIR/STTR funded companies for commercialization success through technical assistance, mentoring, and partnering with other organizations, and increasing technology transfer opportunities with the University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, and other institutions in Minnesota. MNSBIR is part of the Minnesota Technology Association.