SBA Mentor-Protégé Program

Learn how SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program works: who can take part, how agreements are structured and approved, how mentor-protégé joint ventures compete for set-asides, and how to keep the relationship compliant and useful.

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1. What the program isA formal SBA relationship where an experienced firm helps a small business grow.1 min read · 5-question quiz
2. Who can take partEligibility for mentors and protégés, and limits on how many relationships each can have.1 min read · 5-question quiz
3. The agreement and SBA approvalWhat the written agreement must cover, how long it lasts, and how to apply.1 min read · 5-question quiz
4. Mentor-protégé joint venturesHow the joint venture exception lets a mentor and protégé compete as small.2 min read · 5-question quiz
5. Making the relationship workAnnual reports, mentor accountability, and getting real value from the program.1 min read · 5-question quiz

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