TRDA aids the Department of Defense by supporting companies in Phase II of the SBIR grant process in order to transition to Phase III — thus achieving full commercialization and providing a positive return on the SBIR investment. TRDA identifies the most promising Department of Defense SBIR Phase II technologies to support and provides them with guidance and mentoring in the areas of business planning, marketing, sales, government contracting and capital acquisition. TRDA also creates connections from the companies to Department of Defense acquisition managers, prime contractors and private corporations. Also offered is the opportunity to share their product information with audiences of potential investors and strategic partners at public forums.
