"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?
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.
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
What is the cost?
Our services are offered to Washington based small businesses at no-cost.
Where are you located?
We have centers in Vancouver, Thurston County, Seattle, Tacoma, Kitsap County, Snohomish County, the Tri-Cities area, and Spokane.
Where can I learn more?
Visit us at WashingtonPTAC.org
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
What kind of help is available?
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.
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
What is the cost?
Our services are offered to Washington based small businesses at no-cost.
Where are you located?
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.
Where can I learn more?
Visit us at WSBDC.org
Not sure where to start?
You can start by registering as a PTAC client and express interest in the SBIR program
Or register for any WA PTAC or ArcWA event
Want to stay on top of things?
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.
Technical Assistance and Advising
Associate Economic Development Organizations
What kind of help is available?
Your regional Associate Economic Development Organization (ADO) will have access to free and low cost assistance in your region.
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
You can find a full list of the ADO's in Washington State HERE.