Lots. Virtually all SBIR/STTR programs are government operating
subsidies, and very few if any become sustainable businesses. All
subcontracting "businesses" to the defense industry and NASA are
essentially living on subsidies. They would all disappear if the
federal money stopped flowing.


Skylune wrote:
What businesses run on annual government operating subsidies, and get
federal capital subsidies?

What other businesses need a federal "lifeline?"