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Overview
SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation established the Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee (IIEAC) to serve as an independent source of information, advice, and recommendations to the Administrator on matters broadly related to the U.S. startup and small business innovation ecosystem.
The committee will provide information and recommendations on how SBA can:
- Support innovation across the United States.
- Develop or evolve SBA programs and services to address commercialization hurdles.
- Address vulnerabilities and gaps in funding domestic invention and innovation.
- Facilitate and enable broad access to, and participation in, federal innovation support and funding programs.
The IIEAC is tasked with examining the issues facing U.S. innovation economy stakeholders in these subject areas.
Nominations
The IIEAC will consist of 15 members, appointed by the SBA Administrator for terms of no longer than two years. Nominations for membership on the IIEAC will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Nominations are open for:
- Current or former small business owners
- Community leaders
- Officials from small business trade associations or academic institutions
- Members of the innovation community
Nominees should send a letter of self-nomination or a letter of nomination from a peer, professional organization, society, or member of Congress. The letter should highlight accomplishments and experience working with small businesses in relevant subject matter areas relating to innovation and investment. Along with the Nominee Information Form (SBA form 898) and resume, nominees should include the following:
- Full name of the nominee
- Occupation
- Physical address
- Telephone number
- Email address
Please email all nomination information to IIEAC@sba.gov.