GOVOLOGY: Maximize Your Potential with the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program (2026 Update)

Touted as a “game-changer” when it was first introduced in 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program isn’t new anymore. Known now as simply the “SBA Mentor-Protégé Program,” it remains a powerful tool for both large and small contractors.

Join us for an insightful webinar with Govology’s Legal Analyst, Steven Koprince, to gain an in-depth understanding of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program and how it can be a catalyst for your business growth and success in the government marketplace. Mr. Koprince will share practical insights and real-world examples to help you maximize the benefits of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program.

Date: April 21, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. CDT

Duration: Approx. 90 minutes

Presented by: Steven Koprince (Govology)

Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs

*To register, please see the Govology Event Registration Instructions below.

Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.

This comprehensive webinar will focus on the following topics:

• Eligibility Requirements: Understand who can participate in the program and the criteria you need to meet.

• Program Benefits: Discover the advantages of the program, such as forming special mentor-protégé joint ventures that can significantly boost your company’s capabilities, expand its capacity, and provide you with valuable experience. In addition, the Mentor-Protégé program can improve your team’s collective experience and performance history to achieve higher scores during government evaluations.

• Application Process: Get a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the program successfully.

• Common Misconceptions and Pitfalls: Learn about the common challenges and mistakes to avoid to make the most of the program.

Whether you are a small business owner looking to grow or a mentor seeking to make a meaningful impact, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed.

Target Audience: Small business owners and entrepreneurs, government contractors, business development professionals, anyone interested in learning about the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program

Instructions: 

*Govology Event Registration Instructions:

As a client of the Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator, you can attend Govology webinars at no cost with a discount code. Please email David Miller at David.B.Miller@ttu.edu to get your discount code BEFORE you click on the webinar link to register.

Get code, then, click HERE to register.

When you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Govology with your webinar link. If you don’t receive it, contact support@govology.com.

1. Create an account on Govology.com if you are new to Govology.

2. Add the webinar to cart.

3. Enter your discount code in the Coupon field and click Apply.

4. Click Proceed to Checkout to complete your registration.

5. Fill out the registration form and click Place Order.

ONLINE | No cost with code

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.