Winning Government Grants & Contracts: Compliance, Strategy, and Funding Insights for Startups

​Is your startup ready to win non-dilutive federal funding — and stay compliant while doing it?

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​Join Scout and DLA Piper for a tactical, insight-packed webinar designed for founders, operators, and legal teams at dual-use tech companies navigating the complex landscape of government funding.

​From SBIR/STTR grant strategy to contract compliance pitfalls, this 40-minute session gives you the tools, timelines, and legal know-how to approach federal funding with clarity and confidence.

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​🧠 What You'll Learn:

• ​🔍 How to find and compete for top federal grant & contract opportunities (NSF, DoD, NIH, DOE, etc.)
  

• ​💸 The difference between government grants vs. contracts — and how to know what’s right for your business
  

• ​🛡 Compliance traps that can derail your award — and how to avoid them
  

• ​📅 Upcoming funding deadlines and agency trends to watch in FY25
  

​👥 Speakers:

• ​DLA Piper: Leading global law firm with deep experience in government contracting, compliance, and IP protection.
  

• ​Scout: Experts in sourcing and supporting successful SBIR/STTR proposals across federal agencies.
  

​✅ Best For:

• ​VC-backed or scaling startups in defense, AI, space, energy, and biotech
  

• ​Dual-use tech founders preparing to apply for federal funding
  

• ​Ops/legal teams navigating award terms, DCAA audits, and post-award risk