of all SBIR funds awarded in Delaware since 2016 went to past or current SBDC clients

Michael Charles, owner and software-based solutions expert was looking for better ways in which to connect with his target market as well as obtain a better understanding of the process for entering the local and federal government market. Since his initial meeting with the SBDC in 2020, Michael has increased his staff from four to eight and this number is growing fast. As Michael prepares to obtain his 8A-Certification, he is positioning his business for advancement in the government market.

Pa'aina Hawaii LLC worked for several years towards building a much-needed commercial produce irradiation facility to treat exports of Hawaiian papaya, sweet potatoes and basil for food borne pathogens and spoilage. The Hawaii SBDC Oahu office completed the feasibility study including a detailed analysis of the many existing documents, including construction plans, USDA and NRC licenses, and financial projections, as a critically important condition of the several million-dollar loan approval.

Eastern Idaho SBDC client Advanced Ceramic Fibers (ACF) has made incredible growth since launching several years ago. The innovative technology developed by company founder Dr. John E. Garnier has received SBIR Phase I and Phase II funding and has built a collaborative relationship with the Navy. They are now partnering to sell services generating revenue streams and have received numerous patents and awards, including the "Excellence in Business" award from the Idaho SBDC.

Kevin Jones and Kenya Brooks-Jones founded Jones Software Corporation (JSC), a Digital Social Impact Enterprise, which has developed a SaaS, Cloud-Based, SEL, Education Learning Platform, iLikeMath, a proprietary technology program to help K-12 students meet or exceed grade-level standards. Working with the Illinois SBDC-ITC at the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC), on expansion, JSC is now engaged in high-level talks with key stakeholders in the U.K. and Belgium.