Federal Laboratories conduct critical research and development worth several billions of dollars and have cutting-edge facilities, technologies and expertise to address the nation's most critical problems in energy, environment, and national security. With its strong commitment to the fundamental sciences and its applications, these innovation factories produce large numbers of impactful technologies that could be readily adopted by industry. Federal Laboratories are mission driven (as compared to revenue driven) and they can offer low cost, flexible licensing terms tailored to fit a business strategy. Select companies that have engaged the Laboratories either for collaborative research or technology transfer, continually return for more. Yet, to many commercial entities and/or entrepreneurs, working with Federal Laboratories may appear to represent insurmountable challenges and opaque processes hindering effective engagement. This panel will demystify the processes of engagement with the Federal Laboratories, provide examples of successes, and explore the various federal programs available to industry to effectively engage with the Laboratories. Speakers represent technology transfer experts from the Laboratories, entrepreneurs and industrial collaborators, and venture fund managers, who will share their experiences in accessing some of the most fascinating technologies of the future.

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