MinnebarDate and time Saturday, May 3 · 8am - 6:30pm CDT Location Best Buy Corporate Campus 7601 Penn Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55423 Organized by Minnestar and first held in 2006, Minnebar is the largest and longest running tech (un)conference in the Western Hemisphere. Minnebar19
This pre-recorded course provides insight into the SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program regulations, common SBIR/STTR myths, and how to develop effective strategies to protect and optimize an SBIR and STTR participant’s rights, values and wealth under the SBIR & STTR programs.
The USDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program aims to increase the participation of minority and women-owned businesses in state and local transportation projects funded by the Department through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Project Solutions will discuss program requirements, contractor benefits, and opportunities for participating businesses.
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.
Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSFDate: May 6, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM CT NSF regularly hosts virtual Question and Answer sessions for startups and small businesses to learn about the program and the proposal submission process. If the virtual sessions don’t work for your schedule, consider watching the YouTube recordings: Introduction to Read More
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, we'll focus on responding to office actions.
Tech Connect 2025 is a showcase of the incredible innovation taking place in Minnesota.
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration?
The 13th Annual Entrepreneurs’ Rally brings together over 500 entrepreneurs for a full day of learning, networking, and making new connections.
Intro to Research Commercialization interactive session will introduce you to various resources across the UMN campus, including the work of MIN-Corps and Tech Comm.
The Path to a Patent quarterly series covers everything from intellectual property basics, to patent searching, to what you’ll need to draft and submit your patent application. The series is part of USPTO's ongoing intellectual property training for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. USPTO will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.