The Department of Energy national laboratories may not be the first place you would look for partnering on new scientific research or your new entrepreneurial venture. If that’s the case, you are missing on out on federally funded treasure troves that are readily available and distributed around the country. The national labs can provide world-class researchers and equipment, some with minimal or no cost to you. Of course, these are government-owned laboratories, so there are some hoops to jump through, but the national labs are reaching out to entrepreneurs to help you reach your goals while supporting US economic competitiveness.