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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T110000
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SUMMARY:NIH: Obtaining Regulatory Approval and Coverage
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]The National Heart\, Lung\, and Blood Institute and March of Dimes Present:\nMaternal Health Innovation: From Idea to Impact\n[vc_column_text css=””] \nObtaining Regulatory Approval and Coverage\nJuly 1 | 11 AM CT | Virtual \nThis webinar is the final session of the five-part “Maternal Health Innovation: From Idea to Impact” virtual series focused on the development of novel technologies for addressing maternal mortality and morbidity. \nThis session will demystify the regulatory and reimbursement pathways for maternal health innovations\, ensuring founders can plan for market entry and adoption. \nThis session will cover FDA clearance/approval processes for devices\, diagnostics\, and therapeutics; CMS and private payer coverage considerations; and strategies for integrating evidence generation with regulatory and reimbursement planning.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-obtaining-regulatory-approval-and-coverage/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T172745Z
CREATED:20260212T202503Z
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SUMMARY:National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Overview
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]NIH SBIR/STTR Cohort Education Series[vc_column_text css=””] \nNational Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Overview\nJuly 13\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Virtual \nParticipants will learn how the NIH SBIR and STTR programs support early-stage research and development with commercial potential. This session will cover the purpose of America’s Seed Fund\, differences between SBIR and STTR\, applicant eligibility\, NIH Institutes and Centers\, funding opportunities\, submission timelines\, review criteria\, registrations\, and common proposal pitfalls. The session will also help companies assess whether NIH is the right agency fit for their technology and stage of development. This session will also cover the required electronic registrations to apply for funding.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”] \nFor approved Catalyst Program firms only.\nUsers will be registered for all three Cohort sessions upon completion of the form below.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-cohort-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173627Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T173627Z
UID:10000890-1783947600-1783958400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Budgeting and Financial Management Consideration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]NIH SBIR/STTR Cohort Education Series[vc_column_text css=””] \nBudgeting and Financial Management Considerations\nJuly 13\, 2026 | 1 – 4 PM | Virtual \nParticipants will learn the fundamentals of building an NIH SBIR/STTR budget that supports the proposed work while meeting federal requirements. Topics include direct costs\, indirect costs\, personnel effort\, consultants\, subcontractors\, supplies\, equipment\, travel\, fee/profit\, and budget justification. The session will also introduce post-award financial management expectations\, including cost tracking\, documentation\, allowable expenses\, reporting responsibilities\, and the importance of establishing sound accounting practices before receiving federal funds. Taxes will be covered as well.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”] \nFor approved Catalyst Program firms only.\nUsers will be registered for all three Cohort sessions upon completion of the form below.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/national-institutes-of-health-nih-sbir-sttr-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142325Z
CREATED:20250915T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T142325Z
UID:10000841-1784113200-1784116800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:FLC Educational Webinar:  Skills\, Certifications\, and Degrees to Succeed in Technology Transfer
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]FLC Lab Showcase[vc_column_text css=””] \nSkills\, Certifications\, and Degrees to Succeed in Technology Transfer\nJuly 15\, 2025 | 11 AM – 12 PM | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Three members of the Department of Veterans Affairs — Trina Voss\, Bhoomija Hariprasad\, and John Beard — will lead this webinar on the exploration of potential benefits\, costs\, and career impacts of opportunities to expand one’s career in federal technology transfer. Join this webinar to learn how to think strategically about your next steps and learn about new professional development possibilities.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-educational-webinar2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T022912Z
CREATED:20260623T171039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T022912Z
UID:10000891-1784206800-1784217600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Specific Aims and Research Strategy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]NIH SBIR/STTR Cohort Education Series[vc_column_text css=””] \nSpecific Aims and Research Strategy\nJuly 16\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Virtual \nA central focus of the cohort is helping companies translate their innovation into a clear\, fundable research plan. Participants will learn how to frame the problem\, define the unmet need\, explain the significance of the technology\, and develop strong Specific Aims. The cohort will also address the NIH Research Strategy\, including Significance\, Innovation\, and Approach. Participants will explore how to present technical feasibility\, experimental design\, milestones\, risks\, alternatives\, and expected outcomes in a way that aligns with NIH reviewer expectations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”] \nFor approved Catalyst Program firms only.\nUsers will be registered for all three Cohort sessions upon completion of the form below.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-specific-aims/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T150000
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UID:10000876-1784725200-1784732400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NSBA SBTC: Making the Most of NIH SBIR/STTR Opportunities in 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]SBTC Council Event | Making the Most of NIH SBIR/STTR Opportunities in 2026[vc_column_text css=””]July 22\, 2026 | 1:00 PM CT | Virtual \nIn this session\, you will take part in a conversation with NSBA’s Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) and the NIH’s Director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) Small Business Program Stephanie Fertig\, discussing how the NIH is implementing the programs under the 2026 reauthorization\, including changes to program administration and opportunities for participating companies.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nsba-sbtc-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T153207Z
UID:10000874-1785715200-1786751999@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Manufacturing Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Advanced Manufacturing Symposium[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]August 3 – 14 | Fort Campbell\, KY \nThe 626th LSB\, 101st Division Sustainment Brigade is hosting an Advanced Manufacturing Symposium from August 3–14\, 2026 at Fort Campbell\, KY\, and is inviting interested participants from the xTech and SBIR communities to express interest in attending. \nCo-hosted by EagleWERX and the Defense Development and Applied Research Center at UT-Knoxville\, the symposium will bring together government\, industry\, and operational stakeholders to: \n\nShare advanced manufacturing techniques and lessons learned through cross-training\nExperiment with emerging technologies\nExplore the future of advanced manufacturing at the tactical point-of-need\n\nInvitations and information packets will be sent to selected attendees in early June with additional coordinating instructions. \nIf you are interested in participating\, please use the registration form below to submit your interest: Advanced Manufacturing Symposium Registration \nIf you are interested in integrating your technology\, you must also fill out this vendor visit request form to be considered: Joint Task Force-Southern Border Vendor Visit Request \nEvent Details:\nAdvanced Manufacturing Symposium\nAugust 3–14\, 2026\nFort Campbell\, KY \nInterested firms are encouraged to register early! \nFor any questions about this event\, please reach out to CPT Christopher Bolton: christopher.r.bolton8.mil@army.mil.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/advanced-manufacturing-symposium/
LOCATION:Fort Campbell\, KY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T133000
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UID:10000734-1788354000-1788355800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:FLC Member Connect: America's Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) | U.S. Small Business Administration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]FLC Member Connect[vc_column_text css=””] \nAmerica’s Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) | U.S. Small Business Administration\nSeptember 2\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT | Virtual \nJoin Genevieve Lind\, Program Manager for America’s Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR Programs) at the Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation\, to learn about SBIR and STTR programs\, the largest source of non-dilutive capital for technology commercialization in the country. This session will cover program fundamentals\, along with a special emphasis on SBIR Phase III sole source contracting authority. Whether you’re new to SBIR/STTR or looking to stay current on recent program updates\, this webinar is a must-attend for small businesses\, researchers\, and innovators navigating federal funding opportunities[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-memberconnect-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T190000
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UID:10000883-1789401600-1789412400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:2026 MN Cup Grand Finale
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n22nd Annual MN Cup Grand Finale[vc_column_text css=””]September 14\, 2026 | McNamara Alumni Center \nMN Cup has grown into the largest statewide startup competition in the country\, awarding more than $6.2 million in cash prizes while supporting more than 32\,000 MN entrepreneurs who have gone on to raise more than $1.1 billion in capital. Event highlights include: \n\nShowcase featuring Top 27 startups\nPitches from our top 18 founders\nVote for your favorite pitches\nMeet and support top emerging entrepreneurs\nLive announcement of over $100\,000 of awards\, plus another $50\,000 to our Grand Prize Winner\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/mn-cup/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
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UID:10000868-1796083200-1796342399@minnesotasbir.org
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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