### Question
What is the definition of mentor-protege program?


### Answer
The definition of **mentor-protege program** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 657r*:

> 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**

