Online seminars and coaching that teach innovators how to translate research to products with real-world impact
Free to students, postdocs, fellows, research scientists & faculty
NSF I-CORPS: FROM LAB TO IMPACT - LUNCH AND LEARN
Sept 15 or 16, 11:30am-12:30pm - Register Here
Introducing the Lean Launchpad methodology developed at Stanford University to translate research-based innovations into successful licensed products and business ventures, and adopted as “I-Corps” by NSF, NIH and other grant-making agencies. Includes an overview of UMN commercialization resources.
TECH ENTREPRENEURSHIP @ THE TOASTER - LUNCH AND LEARNS
All 11:30-12:30 Register Here
- Launching a Science/Tech Startup: Sept 21
- Assessing a Science/Tech Business Opportunity: Oct 19
- Help! Startup and Commercialization Resources: Nov 16
VALUE PROPOSITION DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE
- Medical: Sep 23, Oct 7, Oct 21, Nov 4, Nov 18 noon-2:00pm - Register Here
- Science & Engineering: Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19 noon-2:00pm - Register Here
A rigorous certificate course with instruction and mentoring by experts in tech commercialization. Five hands- on sessions: lean launch pad intro, product-market fit, customer discovery, pathway to commercialization, market assessment. NSF-funded grants (up to $3,000) for customer research. Successful completion can lead to nomination to I-Corps National Teams, including a $50,000 grant for intense customer research and business model design. This course is designed for innovators exploring the commercialization potential of research-based innovations.
VALUE PROPOSTION DESIGN "LIGHT" WEBINAR
Five-session sequence: Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26 4:00-6:00pm - Register Here
Same content as the above VPD certificate course, but no homework, no need for a specific innovation, no mentors, and no grants. A good way to gain exposure to the concepts before taking the plunge.
EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FORUMS
- Securing Intellectual Property: Sept 29 4:00-5:30pm - Register Here
- Early Stage Startup Funding: Oct 27 4:00-5:30pm - Register Here
Seminars regarding emerging and ongoing opportunities to commercialize inventions and/or launch technology/science-driven ventures.