Launched $1 Billion Impact Investment Initiative
The Obama Administration is taking concrete action to improve the environment for high-growth entrepreneurship across the country, in five key areas:
Check out our progress report below, and see the Commitments page for more details.
Calling on Congress to Unlock More Startup Capital
Eliminating Capital Gains Taxes on Small Business Investments
Simplifying Tax Credits for Investment in Lower-Income Communities
Connecting Clean Energy Startups with Experienced Mentors
Launched Nationwide Center for Teaching Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering
Funding Clean Energy Business Competitions for Students Nationwide
Advancing Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Faster Patent Applications
Created an Innovation Corps to Help Scientists Launch Startups
Launched i6 Challenges for Regional Innovation
Funding Innovation Ecosystems for Clean Energy
Speeding Up Technology Licensing for Biomedical Startups
Creating a National Platform for Healthcare Innovation