DelEXCHANGE SBIR | Frequently Asked Questions

DelEXCHANGE SBIR Frequently Asked Questions

	Technology Seekers Who are DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seekers? How do I become a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker? What does it cost for my organization to be a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker? What is a DelEXCHANGE SBIR RFC? SBIR Small Businesses Is DelEXCHANGE SBIR just for Delaware area small businesses? How do I register? I'm a Small Business and I've forgotten or changed my username, what should I do? What does it cost for my small business to be in the DelEXCHANGE SBIR? Which Federal SBIR Agencies are listed in DelEXCHANGE SBIR? When are SBIR Small Businesses notified of partnering opportunities? What is a DelEXCHANGE SBIR RFC? Marketing Partners What does it cost for my organization to be a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Marketing Partner? General I've forgotten my password, what should I do? Is DelEXCHANGE primarily focused on Minority and/or Women-owned Businesses? Who manages DelEXCHANGE SBIR? What is the DelEXCHANGE SBIR mission? What is DelEXCHANGE SBIR's position on Supplier Diversity? Who created DelEXCHANGE SBIR? Where is DelEXCHANGE SBIR managed?
	Question	Answer
Technology Seekers
	Who are DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seekers?	Technology Seekers are accredited investors and representatives of large corporations. Individual names of technology seekers remain private until they submit a Request for Collaboration (RFC) to a registered DelEXCHANGE SBIR company.
	How do I become a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker?	If your organization has a commitment to partnering with SBIR companies register by clicking here, and a DelEXCHANGE SBIR representative will contact you. You can also send an e-mail with your contact information to tsinfo@delexchange.org.
	What does it cost for my organization to be a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker?	The investment to become a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker depends on the unique practices and needs of your organization. The investment may be in-kind; direct to cover the cost of a specific task or event; or a combination of in-kind and direct. In all cases, the goal is to develop a win-win long-term partnership.
	My organization is already DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker. How do I get access?	Register by clicking here, and a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Customer Service representative will confirm your employment with your organization's DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker Administrator. Upon confirmation, you will receive access.

SBIR Small Business

	How do I register?	Click here to go to the DelEXCHANGE SBIR registration page.
	I'm a registered DelEXCHANGE SBIR Small Business and I've forgotten or changed my username, what should I do?	Your user name is typically your e-mail address. If you have changed your e-mail address since last using the system, please e-mail your full name, company name and phone number to support@delexchange.org and we will reset your user name.
	What does it cost for my company to be in the DelEXCHANGE SBIR Directory?	Nothing. DelEXCHANGE SBIR is free for all small businesses who have an interest in the Federal Small Business Innovation Research Program.
	Which Federal SBIR Agencies are listed in DelEXCHANGE SBIR?	The current SBIR Agencies with topics in DelEXCHANGE SBIR can be found by clicking here.
	Is DelEXCHANGE SBIR just for Delaware area small businesses?	No. Our goal is to service any small business anywhere that is actively planning to respond to a SBIR topic.
	When are SBIR Companies notified of RFC Opportunities?	Requests for Collaborations are posted within 24-72 hours of receipt from an approved DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker.
Marketing Partners
	What does it cost for my organization to be a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Marketing Partner?	There generally is no direct financial investment required to become a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Marketing Partner. The primary goal is to work collaboratively to support and promote the Delaware Valley small business community through quality education and networking events. An increased awareness of your technology-based economic development initiatives directed to the local business community is a primary benefit to being a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Marketing Partner.
General
	I've forgotten my password, what should I do?	For Technology Seekers click here. For SBIR Small Businesses click here.
	Is DelEXCHANGE SBIR primarily focused on Minority and/or Women-owned Businesses?	DelEXCHANGE SBIR's focus is to facilitate equal access to partnering opportunities for ALL small businesses, inclusive of minority-owned and women-owned small businesses.
	Who manages DelEXCHANGE SBIR?	In January, 2008, the DelACCESS Consortium became the manager of DelEXCHANGE SBIR.
	What is DelEXCHANGE SBIR's mission?	DelEXCHANGE SBIR's mission is to create more efficient and effective ways for technology seekers and SBIR companies to find each other.
	What is a DelEXCHANGE SBIR RFC?	A DelEXCHANGE SBIR Request For Collaboration (RFC) is an information sharing communication submitted by a DelEXCHANGE SBIR Technology Seeker. DelEXCHANGE SBIR RFCs can include a general desire to learn more about an SBIR company, or it may be very specific to a SBIR topic. The RFCs are submitted based on matching the SBIR topics chosen by the Small Business and Technology Seeker.
	What is DelEXCHANGE SBIR's position on Supplier Diversity?	DelEXCHANGE SBIR believes "effective" Supplier Diversity programs create economic AND societal benefits for everyone. Effective Supplier Diversity programs must create bottom-line business connections to add value. DelEXCHANGE SBIR's role as an intermediary is to assist in this process and support our Technology Seekers' organization policy on Supplier Diversity in a way that adds value.
	Who created DelEXCHANGE SBIR?	DelEXCHANGE SBIR was originally created managed by DX-CEEDS, with the financial support of the US Dept. of Commerce's TOP program.
	Where is DelEXCHANGE SBIR managed?	DelEXCHANGE's management office is located in the Delaware Technology Park in Newark, Delaware.