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USC Office of Economic Engagement's Federal and State Technology (FAST) Program

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by: University of South Carolina

USC Office of Economic Engagement's Federal and State Technology (FAST) program provides technical assistance, education, and outreach to South Carolina small businesses.


FAST Program Goals

  • Increase the number of competitive SBIR/STTR grant proposals from South Carolina companies

  • Increase the number of SBIR/STTR grant awards for women, veteran, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses throughout South Carolina with an emphasis on underrepresented areas


How We Can Help

Education
  • Grow the pipeline of South Carolina companies funded through SBIR/STTR grant awards

  • Increase collaborations among South Carolina companies and other state and federally funded programs

  • Track data on grant proposals submitted and awards won by South Carolina companies

  • Highlight and connect South Carolina business community to intellectual property, companies, and support partners

Technical and Business Assistance
  • Guide entrepreneurs and startup companies through idea development and entity formation

  • Support startup companies through educational programs and professional services that improve proposal development 

  • Provide assistance that leads to the commercialization of technology developed through SBIR/STTR grant funding

  • Cultivate South Carolina mentoring networks to provide business advice

Outreach
  • Increase the pipeline of competitive SBIR/STTR grant applicants through training and outreach

  • Connect to existing mentor networks to cultivate and expande mentor support for small businesses

  • Provide tailored outreach and educational programs to entrepreneurs and small businesses, offering resources, workshops, and one-on-one consultations to support growth, and navigate the grant process





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