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Some businesses remain perpetually in the R&D loop, either by choice or necessity. Government programs such as SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and BAAs (Broad Agency Announcement) may be a source of funding. While it is possible to maintain a small organization indefinitely on this model, the technology is not likely to be incorporated into a commercial product unless additional steps are taken.