### Question
How is the "innovative process" defined?


### Answer
The term **innovative process** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 3721* as follows -

> 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**

