Winning Government Contracts Without Giving It Away

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-06:00

5555 Central Ave | Boulder

Colorado Quantum Incubator (COQI)
Publisher/HostColorado Quantum Incubator (COQI)
Winning Government Contracts Without Giving It Away
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Protect your IP while contracting with the government; learn federal IP rights, SBIR/STTR rules, risks, and strategies to stay in control.
About this Event

In quantum and deep tech, your intellectual property is your competitive advantage. Government contracts can either accelerate it or quietly erode it.

This engaging and high-impact presentation is designed for early-stage founders and government contractors who want to start contracting with the U.S. Government, have received a few government contracts, or have experience and want a refresher on the rules. Karri Palmetier will explain the different types of Government rights, including SBIR/STTR, contracting processes, and overall strategy. You will leave equipped with the tools to navigate federal IP requirements with precision. The lessons in the presentation extend into other transactions and CRADAs. While these programs offer powerful IP protections, many companies unintentionally give away more rights than required.

You’ll learn how IP rights actually work in federal contracting, where the hidden risks are, and how to protect your technology from day one through commercialization.

Through practical tips and strategies, she’ll break down technical data and software licensing, clarify SBIR/STTR data rights protections (and their limits), and expose common traps that can undermine your long-term value.

You’ll leave with clear, actionable strategies to:

  • Fully leverage your existing data rights protections while still securing your IP
  • Maintain control of your core technology as you scale
  • Navigate negotiations with agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors confidently
  • Avoid common mistakes
  • Balancing IP protections with customer demands for increased rights

If you’re working with the US Government, this isn’t just helpful, it’s the difference between owning your innovation and losing control of it.

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5555 Central Ave, 5555 Central Avenue, Boulder, United States

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