COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Catalyst Government Business Boot Camp launched June 14-23. This two-week event was sponsored by the Small Business Administration’s SBIR/STTR office and United States Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate. The Boot Camp was geared toward helping tech-based startups and small businesses that have not formerly worked with government, particularly Department of Defense, learn how to do so effectively. The Catalyst Accelerator team chose six amazing small businesses to participate in the Boot Camp. Preference was given to veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses or those located in Hub Zones.
Over the course of the inaugural Boot Camp, the companies were guided by various subject matter experts. Some of the programming topics included understanding DoD and other government agencies, meeting the requirements to do business with the government, how to navigate the system, understanding government contracts, data rights and compliance, and more! Stephanie Hutch from the cohort company, Makai, explained, “The Catalyst Government Business Boot Camp was an educational and rewarding experience. Having the opportunity to interact with defense experts and active-duty operators was invaluable. The Catalyst Accelerator team members were professional, accommodating, and worked hard to fill our days with quality group training and one-on-one sessions. I would strongly recommend…
