Carol is focused on improving partnering of SBIR/STTR applicants and awardees providing resources to help them build the necessary relationships at each step of the development path. The goal is to improve both research and commercialization outcomes. This effort is designed to complement the existing commercialization programs (Commercialization Assistance Program, Energy I-Corps) currently offered by contractors to awardees. Carol welcomes interactions from researchers in academia, national labs or industry, investors, industrial tech scouts and entrepreneurs interested in learning more about partnering within the SBIR/STTR programs office.