• APEX Accelerator – Exploring Federal Contracting

    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

    Free
  • Launch Minnesota Value Proposition Design Online Course

    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 Accelerator – Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Pricing Series (Part 1)

    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

    Free
  • APEX Accelerator – Contracting: Mastering the Basics and Beyond

    We're going "Back to the Basics!"

    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.

    Free
  • SBIR/STTR Fall Conference

    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

  • APEX Accelerator – TriState Webinar: Doing Business with the VA and Veteran Certification

    Virtual - Zoom

    APEX AcceleratorTriState Webinar: Understanding Teaming Arrangements: Subcontracts, JV & Mentor-Protege AgreementsDate: 2/11/2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CST) Registration Deadline: 2/11/2025 8:00 AM (CST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, DoD Mentor-Protégé Program Information, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Read More

    Free
  • SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything

    The session is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the SBIR/STTR Programs and how to apply the knowledge gained in our MNSBIR, Inc. and SBIR/STTR Overview.

    Free
  • DARPAConnect’s Regional Pop-Up 2025

    McNamara Alumni Center Minneapolis, MN

    This event is designed to provide unmatched opportunities to connect directly with DARPA program managers, leaders, and key staff while gaining actionable insights into “How to DARPA.”