Many agencies also have an in- terest in the same technology.
That is, first de- cide what type of technical effort will product results which contribute to the growth of your business. Then find an agency solicitation topic which is consistent with the technology you want to develop. This distinction is important for understanding the way in which the agencies look for originality and innovativeness in SBIR proposals. There have been nearly an equal number of both topics and awards in each of these three categories. You should provide the agency with information on how your proposal will meet its needs as well as simultaneously lay the groundwork for a commercially viable innova- tion.