### Question
How is the term eligible entity defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 278k* as the following:

> a United States-based nonprofit institution, or consortium thereof, an institution of higher education, or a State, United States territory, local, or tribal government

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

