Regional Innovation Clusters Program Inventory DescriptionSmall Business AdministrationSBA_4c576d9e-8228-11e0-a7e3-d3267a64ea2a78d4c946-cfc5-4b4f-b238-3d1061ea24f8e03f8581-f210-404a-9dfb-f65a80c555e3Regional Innovation Clusters[Foster] collaborations between business, research, education, financing and government institutions that work to develop and grow a particular industry or related set of industries in a particular geographic region.a84ad452-08b8-43c3-8fec-b060f5fa90c7Creating jobs by growing regional economies is a critical priority for the Administration. Across the government, agencies are leveraging programs to better support local efforts that maximize the impact of innovation, competitiveness, and other strengths found in industries in regions throughout the U.S. Regional Innovation Clusters are on-the-ground collaborations between business, research, education, financing and government institutions that work to develop and grow a particular industry or related set of industries in a particular geographic region. Clusters facilitate interaction and strategic partnerships among these groups, which is particularly important for small business owners looking to find new partnerships, programs, and market opportunities to catalyze growth. Within a cluster, businesses are better able to commercialize innovative technology and create products and services that are beyond the resources, capabilities, and capacity of a single small business. The supportive community created by the cluster stimulates and grows specialized entrepreneurial talent that results in increased prosperity, job creation and economic growth.Business InstitutionsPerformerResearch InstitutionsPerformerEducation InstitutionsPerformerFinancing InstitutionsPerformerGovernment InstitutionsPerformerBusinesses & JobsGrow businesses and create jobs42e274b8-285d-4f13-b684-423a773802731This program supports strategic Goal 1 - Growing businesses and creating jobsBeneficiary19523645-ace7-4536-af1d-a3adc8a17ea6_9829b822-309c-11e0-b4f3-493b7a64ea2aSupportsObjective 5 - Strengthen SBA's relevance to high-growth entrepreneurs and small businesses to more effectively drive innovation and job creation through both the Agency’s existing programs as well as new initiatives.TBD9e0f16de-d37c-452e-96c3-2f662d959522OutreachStrength_9829c4b6-309c-11e0-b4f3-493b7a64ea2aSupportsObjective 6 - Strengthen outreach to underserved communities and underserved populationsTBDVoiceServe as the voice for small business._982a16e6-309c-11e0-b4f3-493b7a64ea2a3This program supports strategic Goal 3 - Serving as the voice for small businessSmall BusinessesBeneficiaryc1d253c1-377c-4e0a-98ac-989db68bb3e6Program, Resource & Service DeliveryStrength_982a1a24-309c-11e0-b4f3-493b7a64ea2aSupportsObjective 1 - Collaborate with other agencies to strengthen the delivery of programs, resources and servicesTBD2013-07-07http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/SBA%20Program%20Inventory.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net