A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by one or more women. To be recognized by Medtronic as a WBE, a company must be actively certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

A business which is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a person(s) with a disability. To be recognized by Medtronic as a DOBE, a company must be actively certified by the Disability:IN™.

A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individuals. To be recognized by Medtronic as a LGBTBE, a company must be actively certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

A small business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged; for a publicly owned business, at least 51% of its stock must be owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and must be controlled by one or more such individuals. African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Native Americans are presumed to qualify. All individuals must have a net worth of less than $750,000, excluding the equity of the business and primary residence. To be recognized by Medtronic as a SDB, a company must be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

This classification is administered by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). It was created to stimulate economic development and create jobs in urban and rural communities. HUBZone-certified small businesses receive federal-contracting preferences. The SBA certifies HUBZone status to eligible businesses. To be recognized by Medtronic as a HUBZone, a company must be actively certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Additional HUBZone program information can be found on the HUBZone website.

A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by one or more veterans. To be recognized by Medtronic as a veteran business enterprise, a company must be actively certified by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). To be recognized as a Veteran-Owned-Small-Business a company must also meet the size requirements listed on the SBA website and be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by one or more service disabled veterans. To be recognized by Medtronic as a service-disabled veteran business enterprise, a company must be actively certified by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). To be recognized as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned-Small-Business a company must also meet the size requirements listed on the SBA website and be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

A small business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women. To be recognized by Medtronic as a WOSB, a company must be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website. For additional information on the WOSB program, visit the SBA website.

A firm, including its affiliates, which is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in its field of operation, and qualifies as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121 (see FAR 19.102). A table of small business size standards can be found on the SBA website. To be recognized by Medtronic as a SB, a company must meet the size requirements listed on the SBA website and be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website