LAVA Space Presents: How Startups Can De-Risk with Public/Private resources.

Tuesday, September 27 from 1 – 3 pm in Culver City. (Actual location will be revealed prior to the event).

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Space startups often face high CAPEX to get technologies off the ground. As a result, it is a common practice to look toward government programs for grants and contracts. Learn from industry experts how to avoid pitfalls in working with the government and optimize public-private synergy.

Event Agenda:

• How startups can de-risk with US government grants/contracts.
• The importance of differentiating between buyers & users.
• Pitfalls to avoid with the government as the customer.
• Regulatory issues with dual-use goods & services: CFIUS, ITAR, EAR, etc.
• How to align goals to achieve long-term value accretion.

Speakers:

• Ellen Chang, Vice President at BMNT
• Shanti Rao, Engineer at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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