USG Resources Research Innovation

Research and Innovation for Exporters

Research and National Technical Assistance Program - The Economic Development Administration’s Research and National Technical Assistance Program funds research, evaluation, and national technical assistance projects that promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed rural and urban regions in the United States and its territories.
Research Center - Discover the world of trade data and analysis from ITA’s team of trade specialists and partners around the world.
Trade Data and Analysis - The International Trade Administration, as well as other organizations, publishes a variety of trade-related statistics and tools for public use. These tools will show key monthly economic indicators, annual data on characteristics of U.S. merchandise exporters, the latest trends in imports and exports, and so much more.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs - The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) SBIR and STTR, known as “America’s Seed Fund,” are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. SBA serves as the coordinating agency for the SBIR and STTR programs. Contact for more information.
Small Business Investment Company Program (SBIC) - SBIC issues debt to venture capitalists, private equity funds and other vehicles that invest in America’s small, but scaling, businesses.

Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) - The U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E funds technology-focused, applied research and development.

USDOT Research Hub - The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Research Hub provides project-level research information for all DOT funded research and publishes the annual research plans of each DOT Operating Administration.

The Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) is hosting this list of U.S. government export and competitiveness assistance programs and services as part of the Climate and Clean Tech Toolkit.