Technology Administration
GRANTS, AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
OVERVIEW

Part of TA's efforts to further technology's contribution to U.S. economic growth involves the provision of incentives to encourage technology innovation and excellence. TA's incentive programs include financial support, recognition, and opportunities for practitioners to learn and share knowledge. Descriptions of, applications for, and historical information regarding each of these programs can be found here.

The National Medal of Technology is the highest honor awarded by the President of the United States for technological innovation.

The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award promotes and recognizes business performance excellence and quality achievement by U.S. manufacturers, service companies, educational organizations, and health care providers.

The Commerce Science and Technology Fellowship (ComSci) Program was established to provide senior level executive branch employees with an opportunity to study national and international issues relating to the development, application and management of science and technology.

The Advanced Technology Program forges partnerships with the private sector to provide early stage investment to accelerate the development of innovative technologies that hold the promise of significant commercial payoffs and widespread benefits for the nation.

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership is a nationwide network of not-for-profit Centers in over 400 locations nationwide whose purpose is to provide technical and business assistance to small and medium-sized manufacturers.

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Date created: October 17, 2002