I-Corps Participation

Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638), as amended by section 4, is amended by adding at the end the following: (bbb) I-Corps participation (1) In general Each Federal agency that is required to conduct an SBIR or STTR program with an Innovation Corps (commonly known as I-Corps) program shall— (A) provide an option for participation in an I-Corps teams course by recipients of an award under the SBIR or STTR program; and (B) authorize the recipients described in subparagraph (A) to use an award provided under subsection (q) to provide additional technical assistance for participation in the I-Corps teams course. (2) Cost of participation The cost of participation by a recipient described in paragraph (1)(A) in an I-Corps course may be provided by— (A) an I-Corps team grant; (B) funds awarded to the recipient under subsection (q); (C) the participating teams or other sources as appropriate; or (D) any combination of sources described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C)..