Section 6
SEC. 6. The Institute is authorized to consult with representatives of small-business concerns with the view to assisting and encouraging such firms to undertake joint programs for research and development carried out through such corporate and other mechanisms as may be most appropriate for the purpose. Such joint programs may among other things include the following purposes: 1. To construct, acquire, or establish buildings, laboratories and other facilities for the conduct of research; 2. To undertake and utilize applied research; 3. To collect research information related to a particular industry and disseminate it to participating members; 4. To conduct applied research on a protected, proprietary and contractual basis with member or non-member firms, government agencies and other interested parties.