The SBDC program is a public/private partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Delaware and the University of Delaware. What We Do..... Operating since 1984, the SBDC is dedicated to helping new and scaling businesses grow and prosper within Delaware and the region by providing no or low-cost advisory and training services. By capitalizing on our position within OEIP as well as our network of public and private partners, the SBDC’s expert services are focused on, but are not limited to: identifying and accessing capital; targeting and developing markets; business continuation, and assessing and improving strategic and operation performance.