and encourage sharing between sites and institutions, and developing a mentor network. (7) As the I-Corps Program continues to grow and expand, the National Science Foundation should maintain its focus on networking and information sharing to ensure that innovators across the country can learn from their peers and remain competitive. 3. Expanded participation in I-Corps Section 601(c)(2) of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1862s–8(c)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Additional participants (i) Eligibility The Director, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, as determined by the Director, which may include Federal agencies, I-Corps regional nodes, universities, and public and private entities engaged in technology transfer or commercialization of technologies, shall provide an option for participation in an I-Corps Teams course by— (I) Small Business Innovation Research Program grantees