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Webinar planned to assist small businesses, startups

The AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship at the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks has been awarded a federal grant to assist small businesses and startups. A webinar is scheduled for Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. to discuss opportunities available through the program.
 
The Federal and State Technology Partnership Program, known as FAST, provides technical assistance, mentoring and specialized training. The $125,000 grant to UAF will help AVÀÇÂÛ̳ entrepreneurs obtain funding for early-stage research and development work from the federal Small Business Innovation and Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. FAST emphasizes support for applicants from underrepresented and underserved rural communities.
 
Evelyn Jacome, AVÀÇÂÛ̳ FAST director, will share more information about opportunities available through the program.