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SUMMARY:WAU Cyber Solutions – It Might Be CUI if...
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]WAU Cyber Solutions[vc_column_text css=””] \nIt Might Be CUI if…\nApril 15 | 12:00 PM CT | Virtual\nThe level of cybersecurity you need is tied to the type of data provided or generated by a contract. This session will explore how to differentiate between the most common types of CUI\, or Controlled Unclassified Information \nWho Should Attend: Ideal for any professional with responsibilities for cybersecurity. \nDoW Cyber Solutions: This is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoW alone\, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will share information with contracting communities\, project managers\, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/wau-cyber-solutions-new-dfars-252-204-7997-and-class-deviation-how-it-affects-contracting-teams/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TG/ED/VO - Small Business Program Certification for the State of MN
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAPEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]TG/ED/VO – Small Business Program Certification for the State of MN[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 4/21/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CST)\nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604\nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certifcation\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Woman-owned Businesses \nDescription:\nIs your small business at least 51% owned\, operated and controlled by women\, ethnic minorities\, veterans or persons with disabilities? Or is your small business located in an economically disadvantaged Minnesota county? \nIf so\, attend this session to learn about the state’s Small Business Procurement Program and the benefits of certification\, including receiving preferences when responding to state opportunities\, being hired without going through a competitive procurement process by state agency buyers for use on certain contracts under $100\,000\,and being listed in the public Directory of Certified Businesses. Learn more about the Program and how to apply for certification in this workshop.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-tg-ed-vo-small-business-program-certification-for-the-state-of-mn/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T040608
CREATED:20260321T040654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T150342Z
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SUMMARY:ASCC Enterprise Synchronization Forum
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]ASCC Enterprise Synchronization Forum[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]April 23 | Virtual[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ text_align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]The Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate will convene its inaugural G‑TEAD Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Enterprise Synchronization Forum—a new quarterly initiative designed to globally synchronize ASCC efforts\, align enterprise resources\, and accelerate capability delivery to Soldiers at the speed of war. \nThe Forum will bring together Army stakeholders and industry partners in a virtual setting to strengthen collaboration\, improve alignment\, and ensure capability development remains closely tied to operational needs. This is a unique opportunity for industry partners to gain early insight into Army priorities and better understand how to effectively engage with G‑TEAD. \nThe Forum will feature: \n\n\n\nHow to Partner: A high‑level overview of G‑TEAD’s Playbook\, including how industry can effectively engage and collaborate.\nImprove Future Accelerated Capability Events (ACEs): A review of lessons learned to strengthen upcoming ACEs and enhance industry impact.\nIndustry Integration: Discussion on increasing the quality and volume of industry participation in ACEs to better align solutions with Army needs.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/ascc/
ORGANIZER;CN="MDA SBIR/STTR Program":MAILTO:sbirsttr@mda.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T080000
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SUMMARY:NIH SBIR/STTR Cohort
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]NIH SBIR/STTR Cohort[vc_column_text css=””] \nFree and Confidential Education and Coaching to\nApply for Non-Dilutive Funding\nCohort Application Deadline:\nApril 24\, 2026 | 9:00 PM CT \nDate: April 28 & May 5 2026\nTime: 9 AM – 4 PM\nMethod: In Person\nLocation: University of Minnesota – McNamara Alumni Center | Discovery Nexus (2nd Floor) \nAre you ready to take your groundbreaking product research and development (R&D) to the next level? \nWhether your product R&D involves drugs\, devices\, therapeutics\, diagnostics\, digital Health\, or other cutting-edge solutions\, this is your opportunity to apply and secure funding to bring your novel solution to the world![/vc_column_text]\n		Learn More\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-cohort-2026-spring/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Understanding Types of Government Solicitations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAPEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Understanding Types of Government Solicitations[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 4/28/2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 4/28/2026 5:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness\, Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nThe government is a great customer to add to your business – but competition can be fierce and the process has become increasingly difficult. Join APEX Accelerator for this session to learn about the most common acronyms in contracting; the difference between solicitations and unsolicited proposals; the parts of a solicitation; and more\, so that you can become a competitive and competent bidder ready to position yourself for success.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-understanding-types-of-government-solicitations/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - APEX Accelerator Orientation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAPEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]APEX Accelerator Orientation[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Attending the Orientation Class is the first step in understanding APEX services and how they can assist in your local\, state and federal government contracting efforts. Acquaint yourself with the State of Minnesota\, Department of Administration’s APEX Accelerator services and resources offered to assist your small business with successfully entering into the government marketplace.[/vc_column_text]\n		\n		Register\n							\n						\n				\n			\n								\n					\n	[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-orientation/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
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SUMMARY:FLC National Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nFLC National Meeting[vc_column_text]FLC is now accepting topics for the 2026 National Meeting! What sessions and workshops would you want to lead or attend? Take an active role in the success of next year’s National Meeting by sending them your ideas! \nSome areas of interest from the FLC community include: \n\nRoundtable on Internal Marketing\, IP Disclosures\, and Small Budgets\nEcosystem Building\nData and Software Management\nMade in the USA/Manufacturing\nAI: Best Practices and Challenges for Tech Transfer Professionals\n\nSubmission Deadline: Monday\, Nov. 3\, 2025[/vc_column_text]\n		Call for Topics Submission Site\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-national-meeting/
LOCATION:The Westin Seattle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T173000
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CREATED:20260115T194650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T194650Z
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SUMMARY:University of Minnesota Value Proposition Design Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]University of Minnesota Value Proposition Design Course[vc_column_text css=””] \nFour-week course starts Tuesday\, June 30th – Registration will begin in April\nValue Proposition Design Online Certificate Course\nExclusively for pre-launch and early-stage technology entrepreneurs who plan to seek external grant or equity funding.  Participants utilize Lean Startup tools and receive feedback from instructors deeply experienced in science/technology entrepreneurship.  In addition\, industry experts and entrepreneur mentors offer insights\, advice and connections. \nSuccessful completion earns a Certificate in Value Proposition Design from the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship. \nMeets Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM for five successive weeks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nUniversity of Minnesota Value Proposition Design Course[vc_column_text]You’ve identified a specific innovation that you think you may want to commercialize. Now what? The University of Minnesota Value Proposition Design program applies the Lean Startup approach and Customer Discovery methods to specific innovations. External industry executives\, as well as experts from the Office for Technology Commercialization\, the UMN Libraries\, and the Carlson School of Management\, will be available to help. Some funds are available to support customer discovery for academic teams. Lunch provided for participants. \nYou’ll learn and apply the Lean LaunchPad customer development concepts promoted by the NSF I-Corps program. Successful completion of this program by academic teams or ventures with university-licensed technologies can lead to qualification for recommendation to the National I-Corps Teams program\, which includes a $50\,000 grant. \nCourse Benefits\n\nBecome eligible for the NSF I-Corps National Teams program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20-30 customer discovery interviews)\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as TPP or SBIR/STTR\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation\n\nCourse Schedule\nAll events will be held in person at the University of Minnesota\, Bruininks Hall.\n\nFriday\, October 3\, 1-3pm CT\nFriday\, October 10\, 1-3pm CT\nFriday\, October 24\, 1-3pm CT\nFriday\, November 7\, 1-3pm CT\nFriday\, November 14\, 1-3pm CT\nFriday\, November 21\, 1-3pm CT\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Go to Application\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/umn-vpd-2026/
CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260414T040608
CREATED:20260302T210013Z
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SUMMARY:FLC Innovation for Impact
DESCRIPTION:s[vc_row][vc_column]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nInnovation for Impact: A National Security Technology Transfer Forum[vc_column_text css=””]Innovation for Impact: A National Security Technology Transfer Forum will be held Dec. 1–3\, 2026\, in Leesburg\, Va. Designed for federal labs and agencies working on national security innovation and technology transfer\, the first two days will include federal-only training\, education\, and best-practice discussions. Day three will welcome industry for networking and partnership engagement.[/vc_column_text]\n		Learn More\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-innovation-for-impact/
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