### Question
What is the definition of joint venture?


### Answer
The definition of **joint venture** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 278n*:

> a joint venture that—


(A) includes either—


(i) at least 2 separately owned for-profit companies that are both substantially involved in the project and both of which are contributing to the cost-sharing required under this section, with the lead entity of the joint venture being one of those companies that is a small-sized or medium-sized business

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

