BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MNSBIR Inc. - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://minnesotasbir.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MNSBIR Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260226T043742Z CREATED:20240613T035655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T043742Z UID:10000865-1777986000-1777989600@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/2026-05-05/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTSTAMP:20250915T163233Z CREATED:20240202T164447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T163233Z UID:10000230-1778544000-1778803199@minnesotasbir.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FLC_BLUE_SQ_1631312519217.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T183000 DTSTAMP:20260511T160749Z CREATED:20250429T154103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T160749Z UID:10000782-1778689800-1778697000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Founders Day DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Founders Day 2026[vc_column_text css=””]Date: May 13\nTime: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM CT\nLocation: Walter Library | Toaster Innovation Hub \nA showcase of entrepreneurship and innovation from across the University of Minnesota. \nJoin fellow alumni and the broader entrepreneurial community as we celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship across the University of Minnesota campus. Learn about innovative projects led by students and faculty to develop new products\, test new business concepts and launch new startups. \nThis year will feature the MVP Challenge\, showcasing 25 projects from classes and labs across the UMN sharing their prototypes to solve significant social\, medical/health\, environmental and manufacturing problems. Recent technology startups spun out of the UMN will also be featured\, alongside students’ new products and startup companies development in experiential entrepreneurship courses. \nThe event will also announce entrepreneurship student/teacher/faculty awards and recognize the 2026 University of Minnesota Entrepreneur of the Year – Ryan Broshar (’06 BSB)\, Founding Partner of Matchstick Ventures and co-founder of Beta.MN and Twin Cities Startup Week. \nImmediately after the program\, join us downstairs in the Toaster Innovation Hub for refreshmants\, and meet our 15 current MBA and undergraduate student teams participating in experiential courses and leading startup companies. \nLearn More[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/founders-day/ CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/university-of-minnesota-logo-umn-png_600x600-e1765552489241.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T163433Z CREATED:20250123T171913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T163433Z UID:10000708-1779361200-1779364800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:BBCetc’s From the Sources’ Mouth Series: NSF 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=””]May 21\, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual \nDon’t miss your chance to hear directly from National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Program Director and Policy Liaison\, Ben Schrag. \nJoin this overview of the NSF SBIR 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 ample 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BBC_ENTR45dc53ab-8591-43b3-8147-ad1ba10da2b6-e1737652963760.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T144426Z CREATED:20260520T144136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144426Z UID:10000882-1779361200-1779364800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:OnRamp Hub: Defense Ready Workshop - Warfighting Acquisition System DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]OnRamp Hub: Minnesota[vc_column_text css=””] \nDefense Ready Workshop: Warfighting Acquisition System\nMay 21\, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual \nJoin OnRamp Hub: Minnesota for a Defense Ready Workshop with the United States Army War College. This final War College session focuses on the Warfighting Acquisition System\, with a deeper look at structure\, authorities\, and decision-making aligned to mission needs. Presenters will also highlight the U.S. Army War College Industry Day program and how organizations can prepare for engagement opportunities. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nUnderstanding of the Warfighting Acquisition System\nDeeper insight into Army acquisition structure and priorities\nClarity on how operational needs shape acquisition decisions\nOverview of Industry Day engagement pathways\n\nIf you are building capabilities and looking to engage with Department of War opportunities\, this session is designed for you.[/vc_column_text]\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/onramp-hub-minnesota-defense-ready-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DIU-ORHMNLogo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T201711Z CREATED:20240201T211337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T201711Z UID:10000867-1779886800-1779890400@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:FLC Lab Showcase: DOE Boost — The Program Building America's Energy Founders DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]FLC Lab Showcase[vc_column_text css=””] \nDOE Boost — The Program Building America’s Energy Founders\nMay 27\, 2026 | 1 PM CT | Virtual \nDiscover how DOE Boost builds connective tissue between regional ecosystems\, national labs\, and the founders ready to turn DOE-developed technology into real ventures. Hear the success stories of startups on a live panel as they share their journey from lab bench to market and learn how you can be part of what’s next.[/vc_column_text]\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-lab-showcase/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FLC_Lab-Showcase.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T153740Z CREATED:20260519T153740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T153740Z UID:10000878-1779969600-1779973200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:NSF X-Labs: Introduction to the Funding Opportunity on Scientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging 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\nIntroduction to the NSF X-Labs[vc_column_text css=””] \nScientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging\nMay 28\, 2026 | 12 PM CT | Virtual \nThe U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology\, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) invites you to attend an introductory webinar on the recently released NSF X-Labs initiative and its topic: Scientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging. \nNSF X-Labs represent a bold\, flexible\, and outcomes-driven initiative designed to build and accelerate novel platform technologies capable of unlocking entirely new sectors\, including new fields of scientific inquiry. The program will support full-time research and development (R&D) teams focused on use-inspired scientific breakthroughs and foundational platform technologies that traditional university and industry labs cannot easily address. NSF X-Labs teams will benefit from ambitious R&D goals\, operational autonomy\, milestone-based funding\, and the ability to engage across academia\, industry\, national laboratories\, and nonprofit sectors. NSF X-Labs will bet on ambitious\, full-time teams working with urgency and purpose\, and provide them with the structure\, resources\, and flexibility necessary to cultivate early-stage platform technologies that will accelerate breakthroughs and unlock entirely new sectors of the economy. \nNSF X-Labs in this topic will target specific platform technologies in sensing\, imaging and supporting technologies that will form the basis for revolutionary new capabilities in scientific discovery and technology sectors. An NSF X-Labs Mission in this topic must be transformative\, accelerating breakthrough R&D in scientific instrumentation towards creating or reshaping new lines of research and technologies. Successful teams will develop platform technologies\, overcome technical barriers facing sensing and imaging\, demonstrate measurable impact on the U.S. science and technology landscape\, and position their technologies for widespread use and investment. \nThe webinar will include a brief presentation followed by time for questions.[/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/nsfxlabs-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nsf-x-labs-web-banner-with-logo_crop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260528T150516Z CREATED:20260528T150516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150516Z UID:10000886-1780405200-1780408800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\nOffice Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]June 2 | 1 PM CT | Virtual \nNSF regularly hosts virtual Question and Answer sessions for startups and small businesses to learn about the program and the proposal submission process.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-intro-to-americas-seed-fund-at-nsf/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/nsf-logo-lockup-vert-rgb-1200ppi_original.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T123000 DTSTAMP:20260528T151957Z CREATED:20260528T151957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T151957Z UID:10000887-1780484400-1780489800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:NIH: Business Plan Development for Early-Stage Startups 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=””] \nBusiness Plan Development for Early-Stage Startups\nJune 3 | 11 AM CT | Virtual \nThis webinar is the third 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 walk through defining the problem\, articulating the solution\, market sizing\, go-to-market strategies\, competitive positioning\, and impact metrics relevant to both commercial and mission-driven investors. \nAttendees will hear perspectives from subject matter experts in health economics\, business development\, fundraising\, as well as C-suite leaders who have successfully developed commercialization plans that align with real-world unmet clinical needs in the women’s and maternal health spaces.[/vc_column_text]\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-business-plan-development-for-early-stage-startups/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2012-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T123000 DTSTAMP:20260602T205437Z CREATED:20260602T205437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T205437Z UID:10000889-1780484400-1780489800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:NIH: Business Plan Development for Early-Stage Startups DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]NIH SEED[vc_column_text css=””] \nSmall Business 101: America’s Seed Fund is Back – Powered by HHS\nJune 9 | 12:30 PM CT | Virtual \nNIH Small Business 101 is a new webinar series designed to help small businesses prepare for the next chapter of the small business program (SBIR/STTR). Attendees will learn how to navigate new opportunities and policy changes\, with each session followed by live Q&A with NIH Small Business experts. This one registration includes: \n\nAmerica’s Seed Fund is Back – Powered by HHS Tuesday\, June 9 @1:30pm ET\nBuilding Your Budget Tuesday\, Tuesday July 14 @1:30pm ET\nManaging Foreign Risk Tuesday\, August 18 @1:30pm ET\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/nih-business-plan-development-for-early-stage-startups-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NIH_SEEDblue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260602T154108Z CREATED:20260602T150124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T154108Z UID:10000888-1780491600-1780495200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR Data Rights and Phase III DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Montana Innovation Partnership Navigating SBIR Webinar[vc_column_text css=””] \nSBIR Data Rights and Phase III\nJune 3 | 1 PM | Virtual \nDavid Metzger\, Esq. (Ret.) will join MTIP for the June Navigating SBIR webinar to discuss SBIR/STTR Data Rights. \nFor small businesses participating in SBIR/STTR\, protecting your IP and technical data by properly asserting and documenting these rights from day one is a compelling advantage. \nWhat will be covered: \n\nWhat are SBIR Data Rights\nThe importance of marking SBIR data appropriately\nData Rights and Phase III as your commercialization leverage\n\nWho should attend: \n\nSmall Businesses who are pursuing SBIR/STTR grants or contracts\nSmall Businesses who have received SBIR/STTR grants or contracts\nResearch Institutions working with SBIR companies\nEconomic support organizations supporting SBIR/STTR clients\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-data-rights-and-phase-iii/ ORGANIZER;CN="Montana Innovation Partnership":MAILTO:techlinksbir@montana.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T154313Z CREATED:20260519T154313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T154313Z UID:10000879-1780578000-1780581600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:NSF X-Labs: Introduction to the Funding Opportunity on Quantum Interconnects and Integrated Photonics 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\nIntroduction to the NSF X-Labs[vc_column_text css=””] \nQuantum Interconnects and Integrated Photonics\nJune 4\, 2026 | 1 PM CT | Virtual \nThe U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology\, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) invites you to attend an introductory webinar on the recently released NSF X-Labs initiative and its topic: Quantum Interconnects and Integrated Photonics. \nNSF X-Labs represent a bold\, flexible\, and outcomes-driven initiative designed to build and accelerate novel platform technologies capable of unlocking entirely new sectors\, including new fields of scientific inquiry. The program will support full-time research and development (R&D) teams focused on use-inspired scientific breakthroughs and foundational platform technologies that traditional university and industry labs cannot easily address. NSF X-Labs teams will benefit from ambitious R&D goals\, operational autonomy\, milestone-based funding\, and the ability to engage across academia\, industry\, national laboratories\, and nonprofit sectors. NSF X-Labs will bet on ambitious\, full-time teams working with urgency and purpose\, and provide them with the structure\, resources\, and flexibility necessary to cultivate early-stage platform technologies that will accelerate breakthroughs and unlock entirely new sectors of the economy. \nNSF X-Labs in this topic will focus on the research and development of technologies to enable next-generation quantum interconnects\, integrated quantum photonics and/or their supporting technologies. NSF X-Labs teams will target specific platform technologies that\, if successful\, will provide a roadmap for the integration of second-generation quantum systems. NSF Tech Labs in this topic will aim to develop foundational platform solutions that can form the basis for broad industry adoption. \nThe webinar will include a brief presentation followed by time for questions.[/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/nsf-x-labs-introduction-to-the-funding-opportunity-on-quantum-interconnects-and-integrated-photonics/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nsf-x-labs-web-banner-with-logo_crop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185618Z CREATED:20260514T185618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T185618Z UID:10000875-1781168400-1781168400@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:ARPA-H Small Business Program SBIR/STTR Proposers' Day DESCRIPTION:rrr[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\nARPA-H Small Business Program SBIR/STTR Proposers’ Day[vc_column_text css=””]June 11\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  CT | Virtual \nRegistration closes June 9[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]This is an optional event for the proposer community to learn more about this opportunity\, ask questions\, and make connections. \n\nLearn more about ARPA-H SBIR\nhttps://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/sbir[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n Register\n register\n [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/arpa-h-proposers-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T202708Z CREATED:20251014T172137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202708Z UID:10000850-1781694000-1781697600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:FLC Educational Webinar: Measuring and Communicating Impact: Benefits of What We Do Using Stories DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/6″]FLC Educational Webinars[vc_column_text css=””] \nMeasuring and Communicating Impact: Benefits of What We Do Using Stories\nJune 17\, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]This webinar will focus on how to gather and use local and regional stories to demonstrate the value of technology transfer and build support among key stakeholders. Join John Fraser of Burnside Development and Associates to learn how to encourage stakeholder action — including financial support — by effectively using the FLC Story Gallery\, LabTech in Your Life\, and more.[/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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FLC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T164009Z CREATED:20260526T164009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164009Z UID:10000884-1781694000-1781697600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:NIH: Private Fundraising for Early-Stage Startups 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=””] \nPrivate Fundraising for Early-Stage Startups\nJune 17 | 11 AM CT | Virtual \nThis webinar is the fourth 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 prepare attendees with the skills needed to attract and secure private investment from angels\, venture capital\, and strategic investors. \nThis session will address the fundraising process\, tailoring the pitch for maternal health markets\, due diligence expectations\, and the unique considerations of working with mission-aligned investors. \nReal-world examples will showcase how early-stage companies in women’s health have navigated successful raises.[/vc_column_text]\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-private-fundraising-for-early-stage-startups/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2012-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T154645Z CREATED:20260519T154645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T154645Z UID:10000880-1782221400-1782225000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:NSF X-Labs: Q&A on Scientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging 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\nNSF X-Labs Q&A[vc_column_text css=””] \nScientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging\nJune 23\, 2026 | 1:30 PM CT | Virtual \nThe U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology\, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) invites you to attend an introductory webinar on the recently released NSF X-Labs initiative and its topic: Scientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging. \nNSF X-Labs represent a bold\, flexible\, and outcomes-driven initiative designed to build and accelerate novel platform technologies capable of unlocking entirely new sectors\, including new fields of scientific inquiry. The program will support full-time research and development (R&D) teams focused on use-inspired scientific breakthroughs and foundational platform technologies that traditional university and industry labs cannot easily address. NSF X-Labs teams will benefit from ambitious R&D goals\, operational autonomy\, milestone-based funding\, and the ability to engage across academia\, industry\, national laboratories\, and nonprofit sectors. NSF X-Labs will bet on ambitious\, full-time teams working with urgency and purpose\, and provide them with the structure\, resources\, and flexibility necessary to cultivate early-stage platform technologies that will accelerate breakthroughs and unlock entirely new sectors of the economy. \nNSF X-Labs in this topic will target specific platform technologies in sensing\, imaging and supporting technologies that will form the basis for revolutionary new capabilities in scientific discovery and technology sectors. An NSF X-Labs Mission in this topic must be transformative\, accelerating breakthrough R&D in scientific instrumentation towards creating or reshaping new lines of research and technologies. Successful teams will develop platform technologies\, overcome technical barriers facing sensing and imaging\, demonstrate measurable impact on the U.S. science and technology landscape\, and position their technologies for widespread use and investment. \nThe webinar will be structured as a Q&A. \nRespondents are recommended to review the funding opportunity before the webinar.[/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/nsf-x-labs-qa-on-scientific-instrumentation-for-sensing-and-imaging/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nsf-x-labs-web-banner-with-logo_crop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T155022Z CREATED:20260519T155022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T155022Z UID:10000881-1782824400-1782828000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:NSF X-Labs: Q&A on Quantum Interconnects and Integrated Photonics 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\nNSF X-Labs Q&A[vc_column_text css=””] \nQuantum Interconnects and Integrated Photonics\nJune 30\, 2026 | 1 PM CT | Virtual \nThe U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology\, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) invites you to attend an introductory webinar on the recently released NSF X-Labs initiative and its topic: Quantum Interconnects and Integrated Photonics. \nNSF X-Labs represent a bold\, flexible\, and outcomes-driven initiative designed to build and accelerate novel platform technologies capable of unlocking entirely new sectors\, including new fields of scientific inquiry. The program will support full-time research and development (R&D) teams focused on use-inspired scientific breakthroughs and foundational platform technologies that traditional university and industry labs cannot easily address. NSF X-Labs teams will benefit from ambitious R&D goals\, operational autonomy\, milestone-based funding\, and the ability to engage across academia\, industry\, national laboratories\, and nonprofit sectors. NSF X-Labs will bet on ambitious\, full-time teams working with urgency and purpose\, and provide them with the structure\, resources\, and flexibility necessary to cultivate early-stage platform technologies that will accelerate breakthroughs and unlock entirely new sectors of the economy. \nNSF X-Labs in this topic will focus on the research and development of technologies to enable next-generation quantum interconnects\, integrated quantum photonics and/or their supporting technologies. NSF X-Labs teams will target specific platform technologies that\, if successful\, will provide a roadmap for the integration of second-generation quantum systems. NSF Tech Labs in this topic will aim to develop foundational platform solutions that can form the basis for broad industry adoption. \nThe webinar will be structured as a Q&A. \nRespondents are recommended to review the funding opportunity before the webinar to maximize the effectiveness of the Q&A session.[/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/nsf-x-labs-qa-on-quantum-interconnects-and-integrated-photonics/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nsf-x-labs-web-banner-with-logo_crop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T173000 DTSTAMP:20260115T194650Z CREATED:20260115T194650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T194650Z UID:10000856-1782833400-1782840600@minnesotasbir.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T120000 DTSTAMP:20260528T151245Z CREATED:20260528T150834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T151245Z UID:10000885-1782903600-1782907200@minnesotasbir.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2012-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T172745Z CREATED:20260212T202503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T172745Z UID:10000787-1783501200-1783512000@minnesotasbir.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MNSBIR-Program-Logos_CATALYST.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260713T173627Z CREATED:20260623T170802Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MNSBIR-Program-Logos_CATALYST.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FLC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MNSBIR-Program-Logos_CATALYST.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260715T135834Z CREATED:20260515T201442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T135834Z 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260520T153207Z CREATED:20260514T184158Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T133000 DTSTAMP:20260715T133522Z CREATED:20250308T044634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T133522Z 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FLC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T163005Z CREATED:20260520T170505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163005Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mncup_finale_2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTSTAMP:20260302T210013Z CREATED:20260302T210013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T210013Z 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FLC_BLUE_SQ_1631312519217.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR