Mentor-protege programs typically seek to pair new businesses with more experienced businesses in mutually beneficial relationships. Proteges may receive financial, technical, and/or management assistance from mentors in obtaining and performing federal contracts or subcontracts, or serving as suppliers under such contracts or subcontracts. Mentors may receive credit toward subcontracting goals, reimbursement of certain expenses, or other incentives. This book provides an overview of the various small business mentor-protege programs of the federal government, which are intended to assist small businesses in performing as contractors, subcontractors or suppliers on federal or federally funded contracts.