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Selling to government stays hard for startups because procurement rewards track record over product. In the GovTech Startup Monitor 2026, 72% of GovTech-oriented startups cite complex tender documentation and 77% say procurement favours established providers, according to the German Startup Association and Accenture. Demand exists; the buying process screens young companies out.

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