What are the envisioned roles for the SBIR companies becoming a part of i6 proposing teams?
The participating SBIR companies would function as a part of the team to achieve the overall objectives of the proposal. The i6 Challenge does not restrict what type of role(s) the SBIR companies can play as part of the team. As a for-profit organization, any SBIR company can participate in i6 in two ways: (a) by being a part of a team forming a non-profit organization, which applies to the i6 Challenge, or (b) by partnering with an eligible applicant. 15. Can a private (say SBIR) company from one state be a part of i6 project proposed from the region (possibly in other states, say in SBIR under-represented states) that qualifies for the eligibility criteria? Yes, this is a possibility. Applicants must define (in their application) the area (or “region”) in which their project will be located, and Applicants may include partners who are located outside of the defined region. The defined region, however, must meet the regional eligibility criteria set forth in Section III.B of the FFO.
