### Question
How does the law define mentor-protege program?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 657r*, **mentor-protege program** is defined as:

> a program that pairs a mentor with a protege for the purpose of assisting the protege to compete for Federal prime contracts and subcontracts

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 657r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

