Download Our Updated 1-Pagers
The Office of Small Business Programs released an updated set of 1-pagers (PDF) available for download:
DoD Mentor-Protégé Program
DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) is the oldest continuously operating federal mentor-protégé program in existence. Originally established in the midst of the First Gulf War, the MPP helps eligible small businesses expand their footprint in the defense industrial base. Under the MPP, small businesses are partnered with larger companies. In the past five years, DoD’s MPP has successfully helped more than 190 small businesses fill unique niches and become part of the military’s supply chain. Many mentors have made the MPP an integral part of their sourcing plans. Protégés have used their involvement in the MPP to develop technical capabilities. Successful mentor-protégé agreements provide a winning relationship for the protégé, the mentor and the DoD. Learn More>>
APEX Accelerators: Helping Small Businesses
Learn How to Navigate the Procurement Process
Assistance for small businesses who are looking for opportunities to do business with the DoD is available at 96 APEX Accelerators across the country. APEX Accelerators are essentially the front door for small businesses to gain the education and training to become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts. Meet an APEX Accelerator client and hear about their success in the following video.
DoD Mentor-Protégé (MPP) Summit 2025 | April 28 - May 1
Join us in San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 28 - May 1, 2025, for four days of collaboration, education, and opportunity as we bridge connections and scale opportunities for national defense. The event will also cover important information about the DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program for businesses and industry. Registration coming soon.