### Question
How does the law define innovative process?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 3721*, **innovative process** is defined as:

> a process that is significantly improved as compared to the process in general use in the commercial marketplace in the United States at the time the loan guarantee is issued

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3721*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 63-TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION**

