U.S. Department of Energy's American-Made Program Discover how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is revolutionizing problem-solving through prize competitions. In this one-hour webinar, you'll hear directly from the DOE Prize Competition Community of Practice members and American Made Challenges team. Uncover: ✓ The strategic role of prize competitions in DOE's innovation strategy. ✓ Read More
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The Perks of an Enhanced ESOP Exit Strategy Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT Unlock the potential of your company’s business value! Explore enhanced Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in this dynamic webinar. Designed for entrepreneurs thinking about a sale of their company, this webinar will guide you through the Read More
Launch Minnesota Value Proposition Design Online Course Value Proposition Design Online Certificate Course - Exclusively 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. Successful Read More
APEX AcceleratorExploring Federal Contracting – The BasicsTuesday, June 18 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am CST Register: Exploring Federal Contracting - The Basics (ecenterdirect.com) As you strategize diversifying your customer base, consider including the Federal Government. This session will provide you a look into what the government buys, how much they buy, and the various purchasing Read More
Launch Minnesota Value Proposition Design Online Course Value Proposition Design Online Certificate Course - Exclusively 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. Successful Read More
APEX AcceleratorDefense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Pricing Series (Part 1)Elements of an Adequate Proposal and Indirect Costs and Rates. Proposals are contractor prepared packages made in response to government solicitations and include the contractor’s budgeted costs for the projected period of performance of the solicitation. Experts from DCAA will discuss the requirements of these proposal Read More
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Join the Department of Administration’s Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP) and APEX Accelerator (APEX) for a program highlighting the state’s efforts and resources to assist small businesses, especially those at the beginning of their government contracting journey.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs award non-dilutive funding to small businesses to enable them to develop a technology and chart a path toward its commercialization.
Learn the ins and outs of bringing your product or service to market with MNSBIR's expert consultant and Minnesota Innovation and Commercialization Group's (MICG) Susan Henken-Thielen, MBA.
2024 SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation ConferenceDecember 3-5 JW Marriott, Austin, TX (In Person)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. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Read More
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs award non-dilutive funding to small businesses to enable them to develop a technology and chart a path toward its commercialization. This Ask Us Anything session is designed to answer questions about the process and whether your innovation is a good fit.