"The Most Important Bill Nobody’s Talking About” — Innovate Act SBIR STTR Reauthorization

Описание: The bill almost nobody is talking about could be one of the most consequential for small business innovation in government: the Innovate Act, which reauthorizes and reforms the SBIR/STTR (often called “SBIR” and “STTR”) programs.

If Congress doesn’t reauthorize on time, the SBIR/STTR authority can lapse, which can slow or pause new awards and create confusion across agencies and program offices — especially in a shutdown / CR environment.

In this video, we break down what’s inside the Innovate Act, where the House and Senate versions differ, and why a lapse (even if temporary) can ripple into FY execution.

In this video, you’ll learn:

Why SBIR/STTR reauthorization is a “must-pass” for small business innovation

The Senate proposal to cap “SBIR mills” (and why it’s controversial)

The big potential change: raising certain follow-on actions up to $30M (with matching requirements)

How SBIR/STTR “percentages” are carved from RDT&E budgets and why timing matters

Why more central coordination could reduce chaos for companies trying to navigate different services

What small businesses can do right now: contact Congress and explain impact

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Chapters
00:00 — The bill nobody’s watching: Innovate Act
00:41 — Sept 30 risk: what a lapse could do
01:03 — Why SBIR/STTR matters (billions + tech into gov)
01:14 — The most controversial piece: “SBIR mills” cap
02:07 — The $30M follow-on concept (Senate version)
02:36 — Matching funds problem (and how it gets solved)
03:58 — Percentages: how SBIR/STTR money is created
04:44 — Who controls the budget today (service-by-service)
05:33 — Possible change: more DoD-level coordination
06:09 — Open topics vs fewer bets: why cohesion matters
07:46 — Why it likely passes (jobs + bipartisan incentives)
08:07 — Why a lapse still hurts execution
09:15 — What small businesses should do now (write Congress)
09:58 — Close + subscribe

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Vince Pecoraro helps federal contractors and acquisition professionals cut through the complexity of government procurement with modern strategies, practical training, and real-world acquisition expertise. Whether you're breaking into federal contracting or trying to streamline and scale your current approach, Vince shows you how to align strategy, funding, and procurement to win inside the federal space.

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