1. Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (a) In general There is established a program within the Small Business Administration to be known as the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition under which the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall award prizes on a competitive basis to covered entities that— (1) assist small business concerns with accessing capital and finding mentors and networking opportunities; and (2) advise small business concerns, including advising on market analysis, company strategy, revenue growth, and securing funding. (b) Requirements Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Administrator shall carry out the program established under this section in accordance with the requirements of section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719 ). (c) Application A prize only may be awarded to a covered entity that submits to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require. (d) Eligibility To be eligible to apply for a prize under this section, a covered entity— (1) may not have an outstanding, unresolved financial obligation to the Federal Government; and (2) may not be currently suspended or debarred as specified under subpart 9.4 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). (e) Selection of covered entities From applications submitted under subsection (c), the Administrator shall select covered entities that will provide to small business concerns— (1) regular networking opportunities, including introductions to customers, partners, suppliers, advisory boards, and other persons; (2) mentorship opportunities, including advice on strategy, technology, finances, and commercialization assistance; (3) shared working environments focused on building a strong community amongst other similar small business concerns; (4) resources and co-working arrangements