Can one organization/institution be designated as the lead?
Yes, the small business submitting the application will be the lead organization. The Contact PD/PI must be located at the organization submitting the application. Note that the PD/PI must have a formal written appointment with the applicant organization, which must be in the form of an official relationship between the parties, but need not involve a salary or other form of remuneration. The other collaborating institutions/organizations will be supported through subcontracts.