Business Terms

Mentor-Protégé Program

A program that pairs experienced businesses with small businesses to enhance capabilities and competitiveness.

In context

How Mentor-Protégé Program works in supplier diversity

The SBA's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program allows approved mentors to provide technical, management, financial, and bonding assistance. Mentor-protégé joint ventures can compete for contracts as small businesses regardless of the mentor's size. DOD and other agencies have separate mentor-protégé programs with their own rules.

Example

Real-world example

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