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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - From Startup to Strategic Partner: Building a Business in the Defense Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:🚀 From Startup to Strategic Partner: Building a Business in the Defense Ecosystem\nPresented by Colorado APEX Accelerator \nThursday\, August 27th | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nThe U.S. Department of Defense and its network of prime contractors rely on thousands of innovative small businesses to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Whether your company develops software\, cybersecurity solutions\, advanced manufacturing\, professional services\, logistics\, AI\, aerospace technologies\, or other commercial innovations\, there may be opportunities to support mission-critical programs across the U.S. Army\, Air Force\, Space Force\, Navy\, Marine Corps\, and other federal agencies. \nPresented by the Colorado APEX Accelerator\, this session is designed for startups and small businesses that want to understand how to enter and grow within the government marketplace. You’ll learn how to identify contracting opportunities\, position your business for success\, and navigate the unique requirements of government procurement. \nDuring this session\, we’ll cover: • How businesses can pursue opportunities throughout the Defense Industrial Base and across local\, state\, and federal government agencies • Government contracting requirements and procurement fundamentals • How to effectively market your company’s capabilities to government buyers and prime contractors • Colorado APEX Accelerator’s no-cost one-on-one counseling\, training workshops\, and outreach events • The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service\, a powerful tool that helps businesses identify contract and subcontract opportunities that align with their capabilities • Common misconceptions\, pitfalls\, and how to determine whether government contracting is the right growth strategy for your business \nIf you’re considering working with the Colorado APEX Accelerator\, this session is highly recommended before your first counseling appointment. It helps our team better understand your business goals and ensures you receive guidance tailored to your stage of growth and target markets. \nGovernment contracting can seem like navigating a maze—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us to learn how innovative startups and established small businesses alike can become trusted partners within the Defense Industrial Base\, build relationships with government buyers and prime contractors\, and uncover new pathways for sustainable growth. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups and small business owners interested in doing business with the US Federal Government in the Defense Industrial Base\, supporting the U.S. Warfighter.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-from-startup-to-strategic-partner-building-a-business-in-the-defense-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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