"Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation." - Dean Kamen, Inventor of Segway
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
What kind of help is available?
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Your Washington PTAC is available to assist you in finding, bidding on and winning Phase I or Phase II SBIR/STTR grants and contracts. Our services are free and we have locations throughout Washington State.
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Our services include but are not limited to:
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Registering with SAM and other required sites
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Finding and understanding topics
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Providing proposal reviews
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Assistance in locating an appropriate technical partner
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What is the cost?
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Our services are offered to Washington based small businesses at no-cost.
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Where are you located?
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We have centers in Vancouver, Thurston County, Seattle, Tacoma, Kitsap County, Snohomish County, the Tri-Cities area, and Spokane.
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Where can I learn more?
Visit us at WashingtonPTAC.org
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
What kind of help is available?
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The Washington SBDC is your resource for expert advising, management training and market intelligence. We provide small business owners with hands-on, practical advice on how to overcome challenges or more their business forward. The Washington SBDC provides one-on-one, confidential business advising as well as workshops and training to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Our services include but are not limited to:
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Planning or growing your business
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Analyzing financial statements
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Acquiring capital and managing cash flow
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Buying or selling businesses
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Exporting to markets around the world
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Market research
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Cost-cutting strategies
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Succession planning
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Tech Commercialization
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What is the cost?
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Our services are offered to Washington based small businesses at no-cost.
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Where are you located?
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The Washington SBDC is a network of more than 30 advisors working in nearly 20 communities across the state. Click here to find a location near you.
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Where can I learn more?
Visit us at WSBDC.org
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Not sure where to start?
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You can start by registering as a PTAC client and express interest in the SBIR program
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Or register for any WA PTAC or ArcWA event
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Want to stay on top of things?
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Sign up for these monthly newsletters:
ArcWA Newsletter
Washington PTAC Newsletter
These monthly newsletters will include funding announcements, introductions to state resources and tips for writing great proposals.
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Technical Assistance and Advising
Associate Economic Development Organizations
What kind of help is available?
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Your regional Associate Economic Development Organization (ADO) will have access to free and low cost assistance in your region.
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Assistance may include:
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Finding sites for to establish your business
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Information for and about your region
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Links to regional resources
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You can find a full list of the ADO's in Washington State HERE.