[clcaev]

With rules in the last decade to admit hedge fund ownership, the SBIR/STTR program now poorly supports small businesses. It'd be nice to see the program lapse, the funds could better support other activities.

[jaypeg25]

The funds are already there. It's not an additional amount, but just a % of the overall agencies budget.

I also personally don't have an issue with the VC fund ownership rules but my industry (biotech) necessitates it more than maybe others.

[clcaev]

Except that substantial VC investment is seen as a strong signal by NSF that they should fund.