SBIR Commercialization Assistance Providers
The Montana Innovation Partnership, powered by TechLink, partners with small businesses to help them submit competitive SBIR/STTR proposals. We work closely with our collaborators to connect clients with valuable resources, enabling them to secure additional investments and support services. This empowers them to grow and scale their tech-based businesses in Montana. Best of all, all of our services are provided at no cost to clients.
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Some companies may wish to acquire additional paid services to help prepare their SBIR proposals or commercialize SBIR-funded technology.
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Listed below are a handful of vetted service providers who can provide fee-based consulting services. Some of the consulting firms listed below may also serve as TABA providers.
What is TABA?
Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) is additional funding for SBIR awardees to cover costs outside of what your award may cover without reducing the budget for your technical work. Official TABA vendors are organizations approved by the SBIR agencies to be subcontracted by your firm for your specific assistance needs. Most agencies require that you request to receive TABA at the time you submit either your Phase I or Phase II proposal (check the solicitation instructions).
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TABA supports SBIR awardees to help make better technical decisions on SBIR projects, solve technical problems that arise during SBIR projects, minimize the technical risks associated with SBIR projects, and help commercialize the SBIR product or process. Be aware that receiving TABA may make your firm ineligible to use agencies’ other commercialization assistance programs. Be sure to examine your agency's service providers, identify firms that may offer more bespoke services for your industry or requirements, and select the best option for your firm.
May I use a TABA vendor that is different from the agency-appointed provider?
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Yes. Check the terms described in the solicitation. Most agencies allow you to use TABA funds to hire a qualified third-party consultant or firm to perform the activities covered by TABA. In your cost proposal, you will include information about your selected vendor.
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The following is a collection of vetted commercialization assistance providers as well as some Montana-based resources for legal and grant-writing services. Remember that all of the coaching and assistance you receive from the Montana Innovation Partnership are provided at no cost. We cannot, however, be a designated TABA provider, but our independent contractors and partners listed below can. These providers offer expertise and knowledge from years of SBIR support experience.
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National firms that provide TABA and SBIR Commercialization assistance
​Shadow Ridge Analytics (Montana-based)
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, LLC
Foresight Science & Technology
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MTIP Contract Consultants
Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
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Montana-Based Legal Assistance