American Political Divide Tugs at the Seams of SBIR STTR Act.

A disconnect at the core and failed implementation reflects the partisan divide in contemporary politics

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Yesterday, I had my scheduled appointment with the agent listed as a federal contact for help with SBIR grants.

I did as the instructions said and dialed at 3:45 and my phone call went immediately to hold, with no message of introduction. I assumed that was the way it works with the government. About two and a half hours later I checked my email and found a message sent at 3:47 by the agent. saying he was standing by on the call and to dial back within three minutes. I wonder what he thought I was doing during that three minute window of opportunity?

I replied that I had been waiting on hold for two and a half hours and included the instructions which say that I am to call the agent at the designated time and asked for a new appointment.

The response I received said “I’ve reviewed your abstract and don’t feel it will be a good fit for the 8.6 topic area.” and I asked…