I just started gathering some intelligence from potential competitors in entering a 'new industry'. Looks like there is basically just 1 major competitor. Just discovered they got a multimillion dollar government grant! I feel it's so unfair, and cheated. How can I compete or be a value adding collaborator at another stage of the value chain now! Anyone have experience applying for government grants as a startup - including for startups that aren't internet based?
Write to the company and ask to be involved? Offer your services?
Do you care about making money off the thing? Or getting the thing done? (this question might help you guide your future thinking)
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