Business Planning and Progress of Small Firms Engaged in Technology Development

Assesses participation, strategies, & progress of firms engaged in technology development through partnerships with the ATP. The focus is on the performance of small firms (fewer than 500 employees) compared with med.-to-large firms (firms with 500 or more employees). Using 1997 data from firms receiving ATP awards in 1993-1996, the report identifies factors contributing to the success of small firms in ATP competitions. Addresses whether small firms are adopting effective strategies for success,Ó using ATP funding to accelerate R&D cycles & attract increased private funding, & overcoming the initial hurdles to commercial success & broad diffusion of their technologies.Powell, Jeanne W. is the author of 'Business Planning and Progress of Small Firms Engaged in Technology Development', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756718350 and ISBN 075671835X.