SXSW 2025: Federal Mashup Labs: VC, Industry, Government

The Federal Mashup Lab explores the intersection of Venture Capital, Industry, Federal Government, and Entrepreneurship. We unpack how underserved and under-resourced founders can license differentiated federal technology, add their innovative ideas on top of licensed tech by way of the USPTO's Pro Bono IP services, and position themselves to land state and federal appropriations. Moreover, we unpack innovative de-risking strategies for VCs, ways Fortune 500 companies can augment R&D spend, and identify profitable growth opportunities by partnering with federal agencies and entrepreneurs.