A4: ATP and the States

• Every state has programs to support new business enterprises, but few states provide direct funding for the development of high-risk technology R&D.; The ATP provides R&D; funding to support development of high-risk technology.
• States and ATP funding complement each other, resulting in additional investment from the private sector.
• The ATP has received applications from 50 states and made awards in 40 states plus the District of Columbia.

• In 1996, the ATP signed an agreement with the Science and Technology Council of the States. They agreed to cooperate in outreach, technical and business assistance to applicants, and to facilitate the formation of joint ventures.

• One-third of ATP projects are joint ventures.

• Location, near a cluster of resources such as universities and other firms, is critical in the development of both a new technology and a firm.
• The ATP promotes regional clustering by fostering cross-state collaboration.

• Universities are involved in more than half of ATP projects.

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Series A: ATP Supports All Sectors of the Economy A1 The Characteristics of Large Firms in ATP Projects A2 ATP Stimulates Industry R&D Investment A3 ATP Funding for Energy Research A5 ATP Supports Small Businesses A6 ATP and University Participation   A7 How Small is a "Small" Firm in ATP? A8 Does Size of "Small" Firm Affect Type of Project Participation in ATP? A9 Has the Size of "Small" Firms in ATP Changed Over Time? A10 ATP's Investment in Component-Based Software Technology A11 Technology Adoption Indicators Help Determine the Likelihood of Technology Adoption A12 Flow Control Machine Technology Enables Economic and Environmental Benefits

Date created: September 2001
Last updated: August 23, 2004