All glossary terms
Small Business Programs

Mentor-Protégé Program

Structured pairing of established firms with developmental small businesses.

Related terms

8(a) Business Development Program
SBA program for disadvantaged small businesses through federal contract set-asides. Up to nine years.
Alaska Native Corporation
Corporation under ANCSA eligible for contracting preferences.
Certificate of Competency
SBA certification that a small business can perform a specific contract.
Historically Underutilized Business Zone
SBA program for businesses in designated underutilized areas.
Mentor-Protégé Program
Structured pairing of established firms with developmental small businesses.
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
Federally funded resources providing free assistance to companies pursuing government contracts.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Small business owned by a service-disabled veteran.
Set-Aside
Contract limited to a specific small business socio-economic category.
Small Business Administration
Federal agency supporting small businesses in government contracting.
Small Disadvantaged Business
Small business meeting SBA disadvantage requirements.
Subcontracting Plan
Plan detailing workshare percentages across all small business categories.
Veteran-Owned Small Business
Small business with majority veteran ownership.