Essential Business Resources & URLs
Complete Link Directory for Mini Manufacturing & Tech Infrastructure Business
SBA Loans & Small Business Resources
Primary SBA Resources
- SBA Main Website
- SBA Lender Match Tool
- SBA Learning Center
- SBA Size Standards
- SBA District Offices Directory
SBA Loan Programs
SBA Business Development
Microloan Providers
- LiftFund (Texas & Multi-State)
- Accion Opportunity Fund
- Kiva U.S. (0% Interest Loans)
- Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI)
SBIR/STTR Grant Programs
Central SBIR Resources
- SBIR.gov Portal
- America's Seed Fund (NSF)
- SBIR Topics Database
- SBIR Company Registry
- SBIR Success Stories
Agency-Specific SBIR Programs
SBIR Support & Training
Government Contracting & RFP Resources
Primary Contracting Portals
- SAM.gov (System for Award Management)
- Grants.gov
- FedBizOpps (Beta.SAM.gov)
- GSA Schedules
- DSIP (DoD SBIR/STTR Interactive Portal)
Contract Opportunity Searches
- Contract Opportunities Search
- Grants.gov Opportunity Search
- FedConnect
- Government Contracting Opportunities
Contracting Education & Certification
- Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
- GSA Vendor Support Center
- DCMA Contractor Resources
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
Federal Agency Funding Opportunities
Department of Defense
- Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- Air Force AFWERX
- Army Applications Laboratory
- Navy NavalX
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Department of Energy
- DOE Office of Science
- ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy)
- DOE National Laboratories
- Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium
National Science Foundation
- NSF Funding Opportunities
- NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
- NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps)
NASA
- NASA Technology Transfer Program
- NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)
- NASA Flight Opportunities Program
Department of Commerce
- Economic Development Administration (EDA)
- NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
- Minority Business Development Agency
State-Specific Business Resources
Texas
Ohio
Tennessee
North Carolina
Washington State
Indiana
South Dakota
- South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development
- South Dakota Small Business Development Center
- SD WORKS (Workforce Development)
- Black Hills Knowledge Network
- Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship
- South Dakota Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- SD Biotech Association
- Startup Sioux Falls
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship (USD)
- South Dakota Technology Business Center
Manufacturing & Industry Resources
Manufacturing Associations
- National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)
- Precision Machined Products Association
- Additive Manufacturing Users Group
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
- National MEP Network
- MEP Center Locator
- Manufacturing USA Institutes
- America Makes (Additive Manufacturing)
Industry Research & Standards
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- ASTM International
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
- IPC (Electronics Manufacturing)
Technology & Innovation Programs
Federal Innovation Programs
- CHIPS and Science Act Resources
- National Quantum Initiative
- AI.gov (National AI Initiative)
- Manufacturing USA
Incubators & Accelerators
Technology Transfer
Business Registration & Compliance
Federal Registration
Intellectual Property
- USPTO (Patent & Trademark Office)
- Patent Pro Bono Program
- Trademark Electronic Application System
- Copyright Office
Business Compliance
- OSHA Small Business Resources
- EPA Small Business Resources
- Department of Labor Compliance
- FTC Business Guidance
Investment & Capital Resources
Angel Investors & VC
Crowdfunding Platforms
Alternative Financing
Equipment Financing
Market Research & Industry Analysis
Government Data Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau Economic Data
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
- Commerce Department Trade Data
Industry Research
Manufacturing Data
- National Association of Manufacturers Data
- Manufacturing Institute
- Federal Reserve Manufacturing Data
Specialized Resources by Business Focus
3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
- America Makes
- ASTM F42 Committee (Additive Manufacturing)
- Additive Manufacturing Users Group
- 3D Printing Industry News
IoT & Edge Computing
AI & Machine Learning
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency)
- FedRAMP
- CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
Quick Reference - Most Important Links
Daily Monitoring (Check Weekly)
Business Setup (One-Time)
- SBA Lender Match
- SAM.gov Registration
- State Business Registration (Varies by chosen state)
- SCORE Mentorship
Ongoing Resources (Monthly Review)
- NSF Seed Fund
- State Economic Development (Based on chosen location)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Industry Associations (Based on specialization)
Contact Information Templates
Key Agency Contacts
- SBA District Office: Find local office at sba.gov/local-assistance
- SBDC Center: Find local center at americassbdc.org
- MEP Center: Find local center at nist.gov/mep/centers
- PTAC Center: Find local center at aptac-us.org