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Oct. 21, 2021
The University of 色视频下载 Fairbanks is among four universities that will receive a $150,000 federal grant to help minority business owners access funding for research and development.
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UAF色视频下载檚色视频下载 Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship () is collaborating with the University of Idaho, the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University, and TechLink at Montana State University to assist small businesses in those universities色视频下载 home states. The effort will begin in spring 2022.
In 色视频下载, less than 12% of small business owners are women and minority owned businesses. Through the 色视频下载淢esas to Mountains色视频下载 program, Center ICE will help those underserved populations by offering mentorship, training, and guidance to submit successful grant proposals.
The program will provide funds to help minority business owners access federal funding for research and development, helping them start or grow their business and increase their probability of success and revenue.
For more information, contact Project Manager Evelyn Jacome at edjacome@alaska.edu.