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No-cost, full-service one-on-one small business advising, training, and education
Work with startups, existing businesses, and those looking to exit
Market research and digital marketing analysis
Offices and advisors available throughout the state
Average SBDC client realizes 16% job growth (Wyoming average .7%) and 34% in sales (Wyoming average 5.7%)
80 new business starts in 2021 with 1,600 clients served and $9.3 million in capital infusion realized

Statewide innovation-driven incubator system focusing on technology-oriented high-growth companies and startups
Incubator program provides deep expertise, coaching, and shared resources to foster new venture growth
Startup challenges and pitch competitions throughout the state
Four incubator locations serving entire state
215 Wyoming companies launched

Broad technical assistance, engineering solutions, and Industry 4.0 techniques for manufacturing businesses throughout the state
Assist clients with continuous improvement strategies, cybersecurity measures, ISO and quality management, prototyping, supplier scouting, and more
Offices and advisors available throughout the state
Since 2019, created or maintained 959 Wyoming jobs, helped 331 manufacturers succeed, and inspired clients to invest over $36 million in Wyoming’s economy

Assist University of Wyoming faculty, staff, and students to secure intellectual property rights for inventions and innovation concepts based on University-sponsored research activities
Support technology transfer of inventions and innovations to industry
Provide support regarding intellectual property both to the University of Wyoming community directly and statewide generally through educational outreach

Assistance and advising to contract with the world’s largest customer, the U.S. Government, as well as state and local government contracting opportunities
No-cost one-on-one advising, training, and educational opportunities
Assistance to help navigate the government contracting learning curve and assistance with certifications and registrations
In 2022, the Wyoming PTAC assisted clients to secure over $98 million in government contracts

Assistance and advising to help Wyoming entrepreneurs and small business owners research, develop, and commercialize their innovations
Information and assistance on applying for the $2.5 billion awarded each year by the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
Education and training programs to help in applying for federal funds
In 2021 WSSI clients were awarded $566,000 in federal agency funds