Curricula for Startup Business Operations, Financing, and Intellectual Property: Recommendations and Strategies for the Defense Acquisition Workforce and Undergraduate Programs
Abstract
The following report is a response to the congressional mandate in Section (Sec.) 834(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2023 to make recommendations on one or more curricula for members of the acquisition workforce on financing and operations of [startup] businesses.1 The mandate across elements of Sec. 834 emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to negotiating intellectual property (IP) and data rights in agreements with startup businesses. This research employed a variety of web-based resources to collect information, identifying a diverse portfolio of over 210 existing online courses and other educational materials. The proposed curriculum, Financing and Operations of Startup and Negotiating and Establishing Intellectual Property and Data Rights, is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide for the Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC) Director to formulate recommendations and enhance the existing educational offerings for the Defense Acquisition Workforce, contributing to the overarching goal of fostering innovation within the government procurement landscape.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 20, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1222160
Entities
People
- Jose E Ramirez-Marquez
Organizations
- Stevens Institute of Technology