

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Startup Bazaar @ UMD: GovCon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Dive into the GovCon world and connect with startups shaking up government contracts and innovation.About this EventStartup Bazaar UMD: GovCon, scheduled to be held at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business on April 18, will bring together founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders at the intersection of innovation and government contracting.This edition focuses on GovCon—one of the most powerful engines of economic growth in the region. Positioned just outside Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland sits at the heart of one of the largest government contracting ecosystems in the world. Startup Bazaar UMD: GovCon taps into this unique advantage, creating a platform where emerging startups can explore pathways into federal, state, and defense markets.A peek into GovCon ecosystemFounder showcases highlighting startups building solutions for government and regulated industriesInvestor and GovCon executive panels on navigating procurement, compliance, and scalingConversations with public sector leaders and prime contractorsNetworking opportunities connecting university innovators with capital and customersWhy you should attendEngage directly with GovCon investors, prime contractors, and procurement leaders actively deploying capital and awarding contractsConnect with founders, mentors, and compliance experts who understand how to navigate federal procurementBuild relationships with Washington, D.C.–area GovCon executives and ecosystem stakeholders, contracting officers, and industry partners.SpeakersSanjay Mittal, CEO, eHealthObjectsRajan Natrajan, Founder, Global Alliant IncDolly Oberoi, C2 TechnologiesSanjay Puri, Founder, AutoNebulaSandesh Sharda, GroMore Portfolio ManagementSalil Sankaran, President, AmpcusAnil Sharma, 22nd Century TechnologiesRohit Tripathi, VU CapitalAgenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMPANEL 1 | Winning as a Prime: Scaling Beyond SubcontractingInfo: Key themes:
•	When to transition from sub to prime
•	Building capture and BD infrastructure
•	Past performance barriers
•	Managing recompetes
•	Building a scalable contract vehicle strategy
•	Small business certifications &amp; graduation🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:45 AMPANEL 2 | PANEL: Beyond the Beltway: Winning in State &amp; Local Government ContrInfo: While federal contracting dominates the DMV conversation, state, county, and municipal governments collectively spend hundreds of billions annually on IT modernization, healthcare systems, transportation, cybersecurity, education tech, and infrastructure.
For many startups and growth-stage firms, state and local contracts are:
- Easier entry points than federal
- Faster procurement cycles
- Less compliance-heavy
- Strong proving grounds for past performance🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:10 PMFIRESIDE CHAT🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:50 PMNetworking Lunch🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:50 PMSTARTUP SHOWCASE: Growth Stage StartupsInfo: The Growth Stage Startup Showcase is designed for growth-stage and scale-up companies with demonstrated traction, market validation, and clear paths to expansion. Selected startups will have four minutes to present, followed by four minutes of in-depth Q&amp;A with investors, operators, and industry leaders. This session focuses on business model strength, growth strategy, scalability, and capital requirements, offering founders an opportunity to engage in substantive discussions around market leadership, partnerships, and next-phase growth.PANEL 3 | The Exit Playbook: Building Value in the Government Contracting SpacInfo: Key Themes:
- What makes GovCon companies attractive acquisition targets?
- Organic growth vs. contract consolidation
- PE roll-ups vs. strategic buyers
- Timing the exit
- EBITDA multiples in GovCon
- Lessons learned🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:25 PMFIRESIDE CHAT: Building a Billion-Dollar GovCon Company in the DMV🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:20 PMPANEL 4 |Future of GovTech: AI, Data &amp; The Next Wave of Federal InnovationInfo: Key themes:
- AI adoption in federal agencies
- Modernization opportunities
- Health IT, defense tech, climate tech
- Where startups can break in🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PMNETWORKING RECEPTION
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- **Event Categories**: Business, health-wellness
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## Event venue details

- **city**: College Park
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Robert H. Smith School of Business
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- **full address**: Robert H. Smith School of Business, 7621 Mowatt Lane, College Park, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
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  - **A:** Robert H. Smith School of Business, 7621 Mowatt Lane, College Park, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, health-wellness
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