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Collaboration<\/h2>\r\n
It’s increasingly popular for governments to seek out public\/private partnerships, also called P3s. These have a long history. Much of America’s early roadways, for example, were built by private companies that were hired by the government for their expertise, while the government dealt with the legal end of things. These collaborations can be incredibly complex, and there’s no one definition of what a P3 truly is. Nor are P3s the only method of collaboration.<\/p>\r\n
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Finally, the government can be a source of innovation funding, depending on the circumstances and your industry. If the work you’re doing can solve a problem a local, state, or even federal government is facing, it’s worth seeing what opportunities are available. Conversely, it can be worth looking into what challenges they’re looking to overcome and seeing if they fit with your mission.<\/p>\r\n
That said, you should ask upfront what your government contacts will need. Government funding has higher accountability standards and controls than other funding sources, including disclosure rules and possibly even security clearances. Make sure you can comply with their needs before going forward.<\/p>\r\n
Government and private industry have worked hand-in-hand for centuries, and that tradition continues to drive innovation.<\/p>\r\n
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