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3. Clarifying Study Objectives
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... are questions raised by the Congress that will be considered along with other areas of possible recommendation once the data analysis is complete. The NAS proposal accepted by the agencies on a contractual basis adds a specific focus on commercialization following awards, and "broader policy issues associated with public-private collaborations for technology development and government support for high technology innovation, including bench-marking of foreign programs to encourage small business development." The proposal includes SBIR's contribution to economic growth and technology development in the context of the economic and non-economic benefits listed in the legislation.
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