NY A05110

Creates a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) technical assistance program within the New York State Urban Development Corporation to help eligible entities provide assistance to small businesses with 100 or fewer employees competing for federal Phase I grants.

Authorizes technical assistance services including outreach to promote awareness of SBIR/STTR program solicitations, counseling on project qualifications and competitiveness, and proposal preparation assistance including grant writing and technology evaluation.

Eligible entities include centers for advanced technology, technology development corporations, SUNY engineering schools administering the strategic partnership for industrial resurgence program, and centers of excellence, with preference given to partnering entities providing full range of services.

Requires eligible entities to match program funds on a one-to-one basis using actual cash, salaries, staff time, or direct expenses, excluding overhead costs; allows competitive annual awards of up to $200,000 per provider.

Requires annual reporting by recipients on small businesses served, SBIR/STTR grants obtained, and other metrics; mandates corporation evaluation and report to governor and legislature by February 1, 2018 on program effectiveness and recommendations for Phase II expansion.