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SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 5
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 5: Application filing walk-through[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]February 3\, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this fifth module of the eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, USPTO will focus on filing for registration through Trademark Center\, including a live demonstration of a trademark filing. Trademark Center is the required system for filing an application with the USPTO. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nTrademark Center basics\nApplication pre-filing checklist\nTrademark Center filing demonstration\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by February 2. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, USPTO will email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T150000
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SUMMARY:USPTO - Federal Trademark Filing: Overview
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1769491551179{border-radius: 1px !important;}”] \nFederal Trademark Filing: Overview\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]February 6\, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner preparing to file an application to federally register your trademark? Or are you an experienced trademark attorney or paralegal interested in learning a new way of filing? \nJoin the federal trademark filing webinar to learn the fundamentals of our new filing system in Trademark Center. \nThe webinar will include: \n\nTrademark Center basics\nPre-filing checklist\nA filing demonstration\nWhere to find help\n\nThe webinar will be presented live via Webex on Friday\, February 6\, from 3-4 p.m. ET\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. \nFor more information\, email TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-ftf-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
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SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 6
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 6: Responding to an office action[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]February 10\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this sixth module of the eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, USPTO will focus on responding to office actions\, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nOffice action basics\nResponse timeframes and deadlines\nFiling a response\nTips for a successful response\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by February 9. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, USPTO will email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-6/
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SUMMARY:Launch MN Value Proposition Design Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]VPD X006 Launch Minnesota Value Proposition Design Webinar[vc_column_text css=””] \nFour-week Course\nFebruary 10 – March 3rd\n3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nFor anyone interested in learning about Lean Startup and innovation commercialization. This is a “light” version of the Online Certificate course.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The University of Minnesota MIN-Corps program is proud to work with Launch Minnesota\, an initiative of MN-DEED\, to help early-stage technology entrepreneurs translate their innovations to a fundable\, high-growth ventures. This webinar is a short-form guide to the Lean Startup (also called Lean LaunchPad) approach\, a structured process to quickly assess and refine business concepts\, thus avoiding costly mistakes and accelerating progress to market launch. \nLearning objectives:\n\nHow to apply LaunchPad concepts\, such as value proposition design\, business model canvas and customer discovery\nHow to map the stakeholder/customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, requirements and decision processes\nHow to conduct interviews and observations in order to customers’ problems (“pain points”)\nHow to modify to a solution in order to achieve product-market fit\nHow to identify the components of a commercialization roadmap identifying key milestones and required resources\nHow to determine market size\, assess competition\, and select the beachhead (first) target market\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Product-Market Fit\nBusiness Ecosystem\nValue Proposition Canvas\nSolving Customer Problems \nModule 2: Customer Discovery\nCustomer Segments\nProblem Interview\nSolution Interview \nModule 3: Pathway to Commercialization\nBusiness Model Canvas\nTechnology Adoption\nCommercialization Milestones \nModule 4: Market Assessment\nMarket Sizing\nCompetitive Assessment\nBeachhead Market \n[/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]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/launch-mn-value-proposition-design-webinar/
CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
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SUMMARY:Platelet & Platelet-like Products State of the Technology Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]Platelet & Platelet-like Products State of the Technology Meeting[vc_column_text css=””]February 17-19\, 2026 | Washington\, D.C. \nHosted by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response’s Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)\, Radiological and Nuclear Medical Countermeasures Program\, in collaboration with the Defense Health Agency\, Research and Engineering\, Combat Casualty Care Portfolio and the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC). \nThe meeting will focus on advancing platelet and platelet-like products to meet critical military and civilian needs in combat and disaster scenarios\, while providing insights into government funding opportunities and fostering discussions on emerging technologies such as extracellular vesicles\, synthetic nanoparticles\, and clinical trial updates. \nThe event will feature: \n\nfocused networking with fellow platelet developers\,\ntopical discussions spanning evolutionary biology to translational challenges\,\ncompany lightning pitches from innovators across the field\,\nan interactive poster session\,\nand a networking reception.\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/platelet-platelet-like-products-state-of-the-technology-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20250425T225607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T054731Z
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SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 7: Keeping Your Registration Alive
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 7: Keeping Your Registration Alive[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]February 17\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this seventh module of the eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, USPTO will focus on what happens after registration\, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nRequired post-registration filings\nOptional post-registration filings\nExamination of post-registration filings\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by February 16. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, USPTO will email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260127T004310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T004310Z
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SUMMARY:FLC Educational Webinar:  Getting Started With the FLC Learning Center: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nFLC Educational Webinars[vc_column_text css=””] \nGetting Started With the FLC Learning Center: A Step-by-Step Tutorial\nFebruary 18\, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Unlock the full potential of the FLC Learning Center\, your personalized hub for technology transfer education and professional development. Whether you’re new to tech transfer or looking to deepen your expertise\, this hands-on tutorial will walk you through everything you need to confidently navigate and use the Learning Center. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nAccess and set up your account in the FLC Learning Center.\nExplore curated career pathways and topic areas relevant to your goals.\nFind and enroll in on-demand sessions tailored to your learning needs.\nMake the most of learning resources including the Green Book\, the FLC Desk Reference\, the Director’s Toolkit\, and more.\nTrack your learning progress and leverage built-in tools to manage your professional development.\n\nInstructors\nCourtney Bronson\, Ed. D.\, FLC\nCourtney is an education professional with a distinguished career leading educational and project management operations in non-profit environments. At the Federal Laboratory Consortium\, she is responsible for setting the strategic direction for all educational programs using adult learning theory and building relationships that promote vibrant learning communities. Dr. Bronson came to the FLC from the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals where she created the overall strategy for the NASPP’s educational programs and communities. Prior to NASPP\, Courtney served as Associate Director of Legal Education at the American Bar Association. There she collaborated with entities and individuals to develop the ABA’s showcase member-benefit webinars and National Institute conference offerings. Courtney received her Master of Arts degree in Organization and Strategic Communication from Queens University of Charlotte and a Doctor of Education in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-educational-webinar-step-by-step/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
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SUMMARY:National Lab Discovery Series
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nNational Lab Discovery Series[vc_column_text css=””] \nLLNL’s Massively Parallel Two-Photon Lithography\nFebruary 24\, 2026 | 1 PM – 2 PM CT | Virtual \nNational Lab Discovery Series webinar spotlighting a recent breakthrough from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) that is opening new frontiers in precision 3D microfabrication. \nLLNL’s metalens-based two-photon lithography (TPL) technology represents a next-generation leap in high-precision\, high-throughput additive manufacturing. This technology enables the parallel fabrication of complex\, multi-scale 3D structures with 120\,000 focal spots in parallel—a paradigm shift for advancing microelectronics\, quantum devices\, energy systems\, and beyond. \nIn this session\, LLNL researchers will explore how this additive manufacturing platform is accelerating innovation in critical domains where size\, complexity\, and materials performance all matter. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow LLNL’s metalens TPL system breaks speed and scale barriers in 3D nanofabrication\nHow metalens arrays with spatially adaptive illumination enable massive parallelization while preserving geometric generality\nHow TPL is being applied to LLNL’s key mission areas such as inertial fusion energy and quantum computing\nHow companies can evaluate and license this platform for high-value commercial uses\nLive Q&A with the LLNL research team\n\nWho Should Join: \n\nR&D directors and technical leads in quantum computing\, microelectronics\, fusion energy systems\, and advanced materials\nAdvanced manufacturing teams exploring micro-scale precision solutions\nDesigners and engineers in photonics\, MEMS\, semiconductor\, and bio-medical devices\nTechnology scouts and IP professionals interested in licensing or co-development\nCorporate innovators evaluating next-gen additive manufacturing platforms\n\nAbout the Technology: \nTwo-photon lithography (TPL) is a high-resolution 3D printing method that scans a tightly focusd ultrafast laser to solidify photopolymers at micro- and nano-scale. LLNL’s metalens TPL system uses a metalens array to generate more than 120\,000 focal spots that can be individually addressed to perform TPL in concert\, enabling ~1000X faster 3D printing across a write field of 12cm². \nThis technology is a winner of the 2025 R&D 100 Award\, and it is recently published in Nature (Gu et al.\, Nature 648\, 591–599 (2025)). It demonstrates the potential of 3D nanolithography towards wafer-scale production\, showing how TPL could be used at scale for applications in microelectronics \, biomedicine\, quantum technology and fusion target production. LLNL is actively seeking partners to license and co-develop this technology.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Unlock the full potential of the FLC Learning Center\, your personalized hub for technology transfer education and professional development. Whether you’re new to tech transfer or looking to deepen your expertise\, this hands-on tutorial will walk you through everything you need to confidently navigate and use the Learning Center. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nAccess and set up your account in the FLC Learning Center.\nExplore curated career pathways and topic areas relevant to your goals.\nFind and enroll in on-demand sessions tailored to your learning needs.\nMake the most of learning resources including the Green Book\, the FLC Desk Reference\, the Director’s Toolkit\, and more.\nTrack your learning progress and leverage built-in tools to manage your professional development.\n\nInstructors\nCourtney Bronson\, Ed. D.\, FLC\nCourtney is an education professional with a distinguished career leading educational and project management operations in non-profit environments. At the Federal Laboratory Consortium\, she is responsible for setting the strategic direction for all educational programs using adult learning theory and building relationships that promote vibrant learning communities. Dr. Bronson came to the FLC from the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals where she created the overall strategy for the NASPP’s educational programs and communities. Prior to NASPP\, Courtney served as Associate Director of Legal Education at the American Bar Association. There she collaborated with entities and individuals to develop the ABA’s showcase member-benefit webinars and National Institute conference offerings. Courtney received her Master of Arts degree in Organization and Strategic Communication from Queens University of Charlotte and a Doctor of Education in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/national-lab-discovery-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
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SUMMARY:BBCetc’s From the Sources’ Mouth Series: CDMRP
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]“From the Sources’ Mouth” with CDMRP[vc_column_text css=””]March 3 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT | Virtual \nDon’t miss your chance to hear directly from Dr. Rebecca A. Fisher\, Deputy Director for Program Management at Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). \nThe CDMRP strives to transform health care for Service Members and the American public through innovative and impactful research. The CDMRP fills research gaps by funding high impact\, high risk and high gain projects that other agencies may not venture to fund. All the programs managed by the CDMRP share the common goal of advancing paradigm shifting research\, solutions that will lead to cures or improvements in patient care\, or breakthrough technologies and resources for clinical benefit. \nJoin this overview of the CDMRP program and learn\, from the source\, what technologies they are looking for and what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation\, there will be plenty of Q&A time with the presenter.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register for Session\n							[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772121620476{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” text_style=”page-description”]BBCetc’s From the Sources’ Mouth Series \nMichigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program invites everyone to join our monthly “From the Sources’ Mouth” series featuring SBIR/STTR program managers telling you what you need to know to have success with their agencies. \nOur monthly events feature a 1-hour virtual training session conducted by a federal program manager and cover their specific agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal\, all sessions include time for Q&A with the agency presenter. \nWe also host a large event every fall\, featuring presenters across several agencies. This series is for technology-based entrepreneurs\, startups and small businesses familiar with the SBIR/STTR programs who want to learn more about proposal submission. \nRecordings of previous sessions available at: https://bbcetc.com/special-programs/bbcetc-from-the-sources-mouth/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/bbcetcs-from-the-sources-mouth-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T140000
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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/2026-03-03/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
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UID:10000764-1772647200-1772652600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics: Learn the Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics: Learn the Fundamentals[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]March 4\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CT | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. We’ll focus on trademark protection in the United States. The event is free\, but space is limited so register early. \nThis session will cover: \n\nDefinitions and types of trademarks\nBenefits of federal registration\nHow to select a trademark\nSteps for filing and registration\nWhere to find help\n\nThe webinar will be presented live via Webex on Wednesday\, February 4\, from 7-8:30 p.m. ET\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. After the presentation\, USPTO will dive into an interactive Q&A session with a trademark expert and direct you to free resources. \nThis event is hosted by the USPTO and will be livestreamed on Webex. \nFor more information\, contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20240201T211337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T153824Z
UID:10000867-1772704800-1772708400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Lab Showcase:  Fermilab on Quantum Computer Interconnectivity
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]FLC Lab Showcase[vc_column_text css=””] \nFermilab on Quantum Computer Interconnectivity\nMarch 5\, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM | Virtual \nThis session will cover quantum computers and how to interconnect them with very low losses. The focus is on converting microwave photons into optical photons at the single-photon level using very low-loss quantum transducers. This research will pave the way for long-distance communication and facilitate the integration of quantum computing with traditional data center architectures. Join us to learn about license-ready technologies and collaboration opportunities at Fermilab.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-lab-showcase/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20250421T173914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175147Z
UID:10000760-1773100800-1773359999@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]2026 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”leader-text”]March 10-12\, 2026\nRaleigh\, NC\nRaleigh Convention Center (In Person)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Connect directly with over $4 billion in early stage funding. Learn how to compete for funding\, while networking with global industry scouts\, investors\, and key federal leadership representing the nation’s largest seed fund. \nThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation’s largest source of early stage\, high risk research and development funding for small businesses. These programs provide more than $4 billion annually in competitive awards\, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and hear from SBIR/STTR leaders and experts\, as they learn how to submit more competitive proposals and leverage available resources.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-spring-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20250123T150750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T044331Z
UID:10000704-1773133200-1773136800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Fundamentals of Federal Contracting
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”]Fundamentals of Federal Contracting[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 3/10/2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CT)\nFee: No Fee\nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604\nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nIn this session\, learn the steps needed to begin your journey into federal contracting. We will explore appropriate registrations\, the government contracting marketplace\, finding opportunities\, competition thresholds and how they are affected by certifications\, as well as applicable rules and regulations.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-fundamentals-of-federal-contracting/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260127T043947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T043947Z
UID:10000858-1773831600-1773835200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:FLC Educational Webinar:  From Bench to Mission - Designing Internal Innovation Programs in Federal Labs
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nFLC Educational Webinars[vc_column_text css=””] \nFrom Bench to Mission: Designing Internal Innovation Programs in Federal Labs\nMarch 18\, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]In many federal labs\, groundbreaking research often stops short of realizing its full mission or commercial potential. Internal innovation and intrapreneurship programs bridge this gap by equipping scientists and engineers with the tools\, context\, and confidence to engage markets and partners directly. \nThis session explores proven models for designing and scaling innovation programs that empower researchers\, improve technology transfer outcomes\, and strengthen mission alignment. Drawing from FedTech’s experience leading intrapreneurship and commercialization accelerators across defense and civilian agencies\, participants will gain a framework to build impactful\, sustainable programs that shift lab culture toward innovation and engagement. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA roadmap to design and implement lab innovation programs\nTemplates and examples for researcher engagement frameworks\nLessons from federal labs that have launched successful intrapreneurship initiatives\nPractical guidance on aligning innovation efforts with lab missions\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-educational-webinar-from-bench-to-mission-designing-internal-innovation-programs-in-federal-labs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260219T154147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T212718Z
UID:10000527-1773918000-1773921600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:BBCetc's From the Sources’ Mouth Series: CBRND
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]BBCetc’s “From the Sources’ Mouth” Series[vc_column_text css=””] \n“From the Sources’ Mouth” with CBRND\nMarch 19 | 11 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual \nFor entrepreneurs pursuing a DoD SBIR\, connecting with Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological\, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) federal officers provides direct insight into real mission needs. These officers understand the operational challenges\, performance requirements\, and transition pathways that shape successful SBIR awards. \nJoin this 1-hour overview and learn from the source how CBRND can help align your innovative technology with high-priority defense problems\, strengthen proposal relevance\, and design solutions that are more likely to move beyond Phase I into real-world DoD adoption.\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772122524858{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” text_style=”page-description”]BBCetc’s From the Sources’ Mouth Series \nMichigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program invites everyone to join our monthly “From the Sources’ Mouth” series featuring SBIR/STTR program managers telling you what you need to know to have success with their agencies. \nOur monthly events feature a 1-hour virtual training session conducted by a federal program manager and cover their specific agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal\, all sessions include time for Q&A with the agency presenter. \nWe also host a large event every fall\, featuring presenters across several agencies. This series is for technology-based entrepreneurs\, startups and small businesses familiar with the SBIR/STTR programs who want to learn more about proposal submission. \nRecordings of previous sessions available at: https://bbcetc.com/special-programs/bbcetc-from-the-sources-mouth/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/bbcetcs-from-the-sources-mouth-series-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20250626T015636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T044604Z
UID:10000802-1774342800-1774346400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Government-Led Innovation Programs (GIP) for Small Businesses
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”]Government-Led Innovation Programs (GIP) for Small Businesses[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 3/24/2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee\nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont\nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nJoin this session to learn more about opportunities that support research & development and technology transfer. You will gain a basic understanding of Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)\, Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs)\, Federal Labs Consortium (FLC)\, and other programs that can help develop and commercialize your innovative solutions for both private and public sector procurement.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-government-led-innovation-programs-gip-for-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260324T034926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T201245Z
UID:10000872-1774440000-1774445400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:WAU Cyber Solutions – New DFARS 252.204-7997 and Class Deviation: How it Affects Contracting Teams
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]WAU Cyber Solutions[vc_column_text css=””] \nNew DFARS 252.204-7997 and Class Deviation: How it Affects Contracting Teams\nMarch 25 | 12:00 PM CT | Virtual\nWho Should Attend: Ideal for any professional with responsibilities for cybersecurity. \nCyber 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-2026-03-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260226T045303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T050514Z
UID:10000866-1774947600-1774954800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Venturing Into the Unknown: What You Need to Know About Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements
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 css=””] \nVenturing Into the Unknown: What You Need to Know About Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements\nDate: 3/31/2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 3/31/2026 5:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee\nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont\nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Legal Issues \nDescription:\nHear from Eckland & Blando legal professionals as they explain the basics of Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements\, why they can be attractive options for government contractors\, common risks and concerns with them\, and best practices for performing in a joint venture or executing a teaming agreement.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-venturing-into-the-unknown-what-you-need-to-know-about-joint-ventures-and-teaming-agreements/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260225T070028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T152702Z
UID:10000862-1774951200-1774958400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Innova-X Session 4
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\nInnova-X Session 4\n[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]March 31 | 10 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nGet Ready for Innova-X Session #4!\nJoin MDA online on March 31\, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Central Time) for the latest Innova-X session. It’s an interactive event where you’ll catch up on all things innovation and tech. Whether you’re a newbie or a pro\, there’s something for everyone. \nOverview\n\nThis session will focus on the re-authorization of the SBIR/STTR Program. \nAgenda\n\n10:00 AM – 10:30 AM\nMs. Regina Sims\, Director of the OUSW SBIR/STTR Program\nMDA \n\n10:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nMr. John McCanney\, Director SBIR/STTR Transitions Program\nMDA \n\n10:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nMs. Candace Wrigh\, MDA SBIR/STTR Program Manager\nMDA \n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/innova-x-session-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDA SBIR/STTR Program":MAILTO:sbirsttr@mda.mil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260324T034541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T034541Z
UID:10000871-1775476800-1775482200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:WAU Cyber Solutions: CMMC Solicitations\, Level-Selection and FAQs
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]WAU Cyber Solutions[vc_column_text css=””] \nCMMC Solicitations\, Level-Selection and Frequently Asked Questions\nApril 6 | 12:00 PM CT | Virtual \nWho Should Attend: Ideal for any professional with responsibilities for cybersecurity. \nCyber 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-2026-04-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20240613T035655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T043742Z
UID:10000864-1775566800-1775570400@minnesotasbir.org
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/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260211T165351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T161919Z
UID:10000860-1775566800-1775581200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Vision Unlocked
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]Vision Unlocked Startup Version[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”subtitle”]From Swirl to Sprint: 90 Days to Real Momentum[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”leader-text”]Identify and build on your purpose\, vision\, mission and strategic anchors to focus and define realistic\, achievable goals in 90 days[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]Presented by Mark Stockhowe \nDate: April 7\, 2026\nTime: 1 – 5 PM CT[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]Who Should Attend\nVisionary founders\n(pre-seed to seed\, team size 1–10) \nWhere\nMcNamara Alumni Center\nTechnology Commercialization Center \nCost (Per Person)\n$59[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/5″ rc_add_shadow=”small-shadow”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1771474446514{background-color: #EDF1F5 !important;}”] \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\n\n4-hour Interactive Workshop\n\n\n90-day Clarity Sprint (One Goal\,One Meeting\, One Scoreboard)\n\n\nA first Roles & Responsibilities sketch\n\n\nA running Idea Bank\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]Who Should Attend\nVisionary founders\n(Team size 1–10) \n\nWhere\nMcNamara Alumni Center\nDiscovery Nexus\nLaukka Conference Room \n\nCost (Per Person)\n$99[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″ content_width=”80″ horizontal_content_position=”center” grve_css=”{“desktop“:{“margin-top“:“25“\,“margin-right“:“25“\,“margin-bottom“:“25“\,“margin-left“:“25“\,“padding-top“:“25“\,“padding-right“:“25“\,“padding-bottom“:“25“\,“padding-left“:“25“\,“class“:“grve-wpb-1771515389435“}}”][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]What’s Included \n4-hour Interactive Workshop \n\n90-day Clarity Sprint (One Goal\, One Meeting\, One Scoreboard) \n\nA first Roles & Responsibilities sketch \n\nA running Idea Bank \n\nOne Hour 1:1 Meeting with Mark Stockhowe[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Early-stage\, innovation-driven companies move fast\, but speed can work against you as teams grow\, customers add complexity\, and informal ways of working begin to strain. Founders often feel the tension between staying agile today and building something that won’t break as the company scales. Decisions multiply\, priorities compete\, and what once lived in the founder’s head must become shared clarity across the team. \nThis workshop helps founders and small leadership teams build resilience by aligning on what matters now\, anticipating the challenges ahead\, and making intentional choices that support both near-term execution and long-term growth. Rather than adding heavy process\, the focus is on establishing a strong foundation that reduces friction\, improves decision-making\, and allows the company to start with simplicity—adding structure and capability only when it creates real value. \nAt this workshop\, Mark will equip participants with: \n\nHow to build operational rhythm and focus without stifling your creative spark.\nActionable steps to deliver immediate traction.\nThe framework for turning a visionary concept into a disciplined\, scalable machine.\n\nFounders will leave with a clear\, practical framework for aligning their team today while positioning the company to grow and scale sanely in the future.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout the Presenter:\nWorkshop facilitator Mark Stockhowe helps visionary founders bridge the gap from “big idea” to “big business.” An experienced operator and advisor\, he has spent his career supporting innovation-driven companies as they grow\, working with organizations ranging from a handful of employees to hundreds. With deep roots in healthcare and IT\, Mark has a knack for helping early-stage teams convert technical potential into commercial reality\, while guiding founders and leadership teams through growth\, alignment\, and execution challenges without losing momentum. \nBeyond his current role leading an emerging medical diagnostics company\, Mark is the architect of the Swirl to Scale™ System—an “operating system for innovation” that provides a roadmap for businesses journeying from startup to $100M\, helping leaders replace chaos with clarity and sustainable progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/vision-unlocked/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260320T041403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T041403Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Defense Innovation Summit (MDIS)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Midwest Defense Innovation Summit (MDIS)[vc_column_text css=””]The Midwest Defense Innovation Summit (MDIS) is the region’s premier gathering focused on advancing national security through mission-driven technology and capability development. Powered by the Applied Research Institute\, this high-impact summit convenes senior defense leaders\, policymakers\, industry\, academia\, and regional partners to examine how emerging technologies are tested\, transitioned\, and fielded at speed in support of national defense priorities. MDIS emphasizes operational relevance\, strategic competition\, and the pathways that move innovation from concept to deployed capability. \nMDIS is now rescheduled to April 8-9\, 2026\, at the Grand Hall Ballroom at Crowne Plaza Union Station\, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/midwest-defense-innovation-summit-mdis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20250408T194454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T151612Z
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SUMMARY:27th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]26th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/17/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CST)\nRegistration Deadline: 4/17/2025 2:00 PM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nLocation: Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive\, Brooklyn Center MN \nProgram Format: Multi-session Course\nTraining Topics: Certifcation\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Legal Issues\, Procurement Fair\, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Woman-owned Businesses \nDescription: \nBusinesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend this Trade Fair. Coupling education with marketing strategies\, this event will provide businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 60 Federal\, State and local agencies\, commercial/prime contractors\, and nonprofit organizations; access available technical assistance; and learn about upcoming contracts. The 26th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair is sponsored by the Federal Executive Board’s SADBOC\, in cooperation with the State of Minnesota’s APEX Accelerator.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/annual-sadboc-government-procurement-fair/
LOCATION:Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center\, 6155 Earle Brown Dr\, Brooklyn Center\, MN\, 55430
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:20260409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20250425T220426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T155403Z
UID:10000765-1775739600-1775743200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:USPTO - Patents DOCX filing
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]USPTO[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1745618348903{border-radius: 1px !important;}”] \nPatents DOCX filing\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]April 9 | 1 PM – 2 PM CT | Virtual \nThese free United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) training sessions provide a comprehensive overview of how to file and retrieve DOCX files in Patent Center. Each session takes about an hour and includes time for questions\, as well as an opportunity to use the Patent Center’s training mode to practice DOCX filing. \nAs announced in May 2022\, the USPTO is switching to DOCX as part of the USPTO’s ongoing initiatives to use the most advanced technology and to issue and maintain robust and reliable patents. DOCX is key to the to the USPTO’s application readiness initiatives\, which will provide quick and reliable feedback to applicants to correct their applications before they hit the examiner’s desk so that examiners can spend more time working with applicants to identify subject matter for protection. Currently\, filing in DOCX allows for automated checks that prevent unnecessary delays in processing an application.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-patents-docx-filing/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20260324T040146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T201424Z
UID:10000873-1776254400-1776259800@minnesotasbir.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20240912T155003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T045805Z
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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:20260425T133422
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:20260428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133422
CREATED:20241028T173929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T050519Z
UID:10000643-1777366800-1777370400@minnesotasbir.org
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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