Small Firms and U.S. Technology Policy: Social Benefits of the U.S. Small Business Innovation Research Program

This book provides a multi-dimensional picture of firms and research projects funded through the U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, examining the social benefits associated with the program. It discusses the policy transfer of the program to other countries, the transfer of technical knowledge, and the technology transfer of commercialized research outputs. It offers a roadmap for future research into the SBIR program and is valuable for scholars, students, and policymakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

While substantial literature exists on the U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program from both institutional and policy perspectives, a notable gap persists in providing comprehensive information about the firms and research projects that receive funding through this initiative. This insightful book aims to bridge this knowledge gap by offering a multi-faceted portrayal of these firms and their endeavors. By delving deeper into the social benefits associated with the SBIR program, it seeks to assist the reader in gaining a more profound understanding of its impact.

In their comprehensive examination of the SBIR program, Albert N. Link and Martijn van Hasselt approach the topic from an institutional, empirical, and policy standpoint. They explore the policy transfer of the SBIR program to other countries, examine the transfer of technical knowledge through patents and scientific publications, and investigate the technology transfer of commercialized research outputs. The book also delves into new program and project relationships, providing potential avenues for future in-depth analyses of the SBIR program and its profound effects on economic and social matters.

With a forward-thinking approach, Small Firms and U.S. Technology Policy serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students of business and management studies. It offers a roadmap for future academic and policy research into the SBIR program, making it an essential read for those interested in understanding the intricacies of this important initiative. Moreover, U.S. and international policymakers, as well as business owners, will greatly benefit from its discerning examination of the SBIR program, as it sheds light on its potential implications and opportunities.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802205589