The four components of the mission of the University of Missouri system are education, research, service, and economic development. The Office of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED) at Missouri S&T operates at the intersection of all four of these mission components. Helping small businesses in Missouri to thrive and prosper is a core element of our raison d'etre. As such we offer a host of services to assist Missouri small businesses overcome challenges and attain new levels of success.