FAST Grants Get a Data Overhaul—Here’s What That Means for Small Business Innovators

Big changes are coming to a critical program that helps small businesses tap into federal innovation funding. On July 14, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced new reporting requirements for its Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program—and while this may seem like paperwork for grant recipients, it could have ripple effects across the entire small business innovation ecosystem.