Committee Activity

The Committee on Small Business will hold a hybrid hearing titled: “Overview of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs.” The hearing is scheduled to begin at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Participating members can also join remotely via Zoom.

Federally funded research and development (R&D) has produced innumerable innovations and discoveries, leading to new companies and entire industries that have made America a global leader in science and technology fields. While small businesses are a major driver of American innovation, commercialization, and overall economic growth, they oftentimes struggle to obtain crucial early financing. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs reduce the risks associated with early stage technology and stimulate commercialization of federal R&D innovations. The hearing will give Members the opportunity to learn more about “America’s Seed Fund” programs and their impact on pioneering small business.

To view a livestream of the hearing, please click here. 

Hearing Notice 

Hearing Memo 

Witnesses

Dr. Joyce Tung
Vice President of Research
23andMe, Inc. 
Sunnyvale, CA
Testimony 

Ms. Pat Keady
Founder, CEO, and President
Aerosol Devices Inc.
Fort Collins, CO
Testimony 

Ms. Rebecca Todd
Innovation Consultant
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
Little Rock, AR
Testimony

Mr. Jere Glover
Executive Director
Small Business Technology Council
Washington, DC
Testimony