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Emerging and ongoing opportunities to learn about what it takes to commercialize inventions and/or launch technology/science-driven ventures. Conferences, competitions, events and seminars for innovators and entrepreneurs from MIN-Corps, as well as our collaborators and partners.  Click on the dates for registration info.

Upcoming Events

Dec
3

Walleye Tank: ICE FISHING EDITION 2021

Minnesota's life science venture competition - applications due Nov 21
Oct
26

Early Stage Startup Funding

Online
Panel discussion on grants, equity, debt funding for startups
Sep
20

MN Cup Final Awards

Livestream
Pitches from top 18 companies + awards announcements
Sep
28

Securing Intellectual Property

Online
Overview of intellectual property and procedures for cost-effectively securing IP assets
Oct
1

Food Ag Ideas Week - October 1-7

Multiple venues and online
Speakers, events, tours, and demo showcases
Oct
4

Developing into a Startup CEO

Online
Perspectives on what it takes to develop into a successful startup CEO
Sep
17

Medical Jumpstart: Technology Commercialization Workshop

A five-session program cloned from the UMN Medical Innovation Value Proposition Design course, with instructors from multiple midwest universities. Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19. Application deadline Sept 17.
Feb
26

SPARC Collision Incubator

Join UMN colleagues to hear about the active ARPA - E Open Call
Sep
17

Jumpstart: Technology Commercialization Workshop

A five-session program cloned from the UMN Value Proposition Design course, with instructors from multiple midwest universities. Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19. Application deadline Sept 17.
Mar
11

ScaleHealth 2021 Q1 Summit | Healthy Communities

Online Event
Join ScaleHealth for our first half-day Summit of 2021 as we discuss the topic of Healthy Communities.
Feb
23

Driving Sales for Startups

Online Event
Please join the University of Minnesota's Technology Commercialization Venture Center to learn from Star Tribune sales executive Mike Moore on how startups can plan their sales strategy and execute to meet sales milestones.
Nov
13

The ABCs of Industry Agreements

Online Event
Learn how to navigate the types of agreements often needed when partnering with industry on sponsored research projects.
Oct
20

HR for Startups

This webinar is designed to help MN startups understand the foundations of HR so they can scale successfully while meeting all regulatory requirements. Becky from MnTech will also discuss her SciTech internship program.
Sep
28

Immigration: Building a Career in the US

This webinar is designed to help researchers understand strategies they can employ to stay in the US legally.
Feb
23

Securing Intellectual Property

Online Event
An overview of intellectual property and discuss procedures for cost-effectively securing IP assets. Attorneys from Fish & Richardson will share their advice and experience from a broad range of technology-related businesses.
Apr
13

Early Stage Startup Funding

Key tactics and resources concerning startup funding. Based on your product and business model, various funding options may be appropriate, including SBIR/STTR and other grants, bootstrapping, angel investors, loans, and (occasionally) venture capital.
Nov
24

MIN-Corps/STARTUP Pitch Showcase

This event will feature participants in MIN-Corps programs throughout the fall semester. Teams will present the ventures they've developed through their participation in the programs and discuss the progress they have made.
Jun
25

Food & Agriculture Investor Dialogue

Online Event
Jun
24

Introduction to Financial Modeling

Online Event
Jun
30

Starting and Restarting with Digital Media

Online Event

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