Approved Commercialization Partners
The following third party partners provide services, products or platforms to small businesses including SBIR/STTR proposal development ("grant writing") and Technical & Business Assistance (TABA) for SBIR/STTR awardees.
Please proceed with your own due diligence and vetting process to identify the best third party service provider for your needs.
​
Click logos below to visit partner sites for more information.
​
<<MORE COMING SOON>>
Platforms for finding federal opportunities, market research, or AI proposal drafts
A Market For Winning SBIR, STTR, & Other Proposals
​Full service federal proposal development and award management.
May include GTM, translation/transition assistance.
About TABA and TABA service providers
The Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP) powered by TechLink, partners with small businesses to help them submit competitive SBIR/STTR proposals. We work closely with our collaborators to connect clients with valuable resources, enabling them to secure additional investments and support services. This empowers them to grow and scale their tech-based businesses in Montana. Best of all, all of our services are provided at no cost to clients.
​
Some companies may wish to acquire additional paid services to help prepare their SBIR proposals or commercialize SBIR-funded technology.
​
Listed above are a handful of service providers who can provide fee-based consulting services. Some of the consulting firms listed may also serve as TABA providers.
What is TABA?
Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) is additional funding for SBIR awardees to cover costs outside of what your award may cover without reducing the budget for your technical work. Official TABA vendors are organizations approved by the SBIR agencies to be subcontracted by your firm for your specific assistance needs. Most agencies require that you request to receive TABA at the time you submit either your Phase I or Phase II proposal (check the solicitation instructions).
​
TABA funds help SBIR awardees make better technical decisions on SBIR projects, solve technical problems that arise during SBIR projects, minimize the technical risks associated with SBIR projects, and help commercialize the SBIR product or process. Be aware that receiving TABA may make your firm ineligible to use agencies’ other commercialization assistance programs. Be sure to examine your agency's service providers, identify firms that may offer more bespoke services for your industry or requirements, and select the best option for your firm.
May I use a TABA vendor that is different from the agency-appointed provider?
​
Yes. Check the terms described in the solicitation. Most agencies allow you to use TABA funds to hire a qualified third-party consultant or firm to perform the activities covered by TABA. In your cost proposal, you will include information about your selected vendor.
​
Additional Resources
​