; and (B) not less than 20 percent of such covered entities will assist and advise small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals defined in section 8(d)(3)(C). (h) Development of metrics The Administrator shall develop metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and the benefit to the people of the United States of the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition that— (1) are science-based and statistically driven; (2) reflect the mission of the Administration; and (3) include factors relating to the economic impact of the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. (i) Covered entity defined In this section, the term covered entity means a private entity that is incorporated in and maintains a primary place of business in the United States. (j) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator such sums as may be necessary to carry out the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. .