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February 2025
APEX Accelerator – TriState Webinar: Doing Business with the VA and Veteran Certification

February 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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

February 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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

February 25, 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.”
March 2025
APEX Accelerator – DCAA Billing Series: Provisional Billing Rates/Barriers to Payments from a DCAA Perspective

March 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Virtual - Zoom

This DCAA Billing Series webinar features Provisional Billing Rates and Barriers to Payments from a DCAA Perspective.

Free
Launch MN Customer Discovery 101

March 6, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

When you have an idea for innovation, customer discovery is the first place to start. Can you find someone who needs your idea and is willing to pay for it? This workshop will get you started.

Free
Mini Webinar Series: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners

March 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Virtual - Zoom

This three-part webinar series presented by CEC's research partnerships manager, Jason Stockman, will introduce participants to the fundamentals of how to build successful industry partnerships. Part One: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners Friday, March 7, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Zoom Learn the benefits of working with industry and what makes a good partner. Topics Read More

Free
APEX Accelerator – TriState Webinar: Finding Contracts & Working with Large Primes -Tracy Jerman and Northrop Grumman

March 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Whether you're a new or seasoned contractor navigating the complexities of government contracting, seize the opportunity to delve into Northrop Grumman's capability statement evaluation process and gain a comprehensive understanding of the vetting procedures.

Free
SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything

March 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Virtual - Zoom

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
The Future on Trial: Life Sciences Innovations Litigation to Watch in 2025

March 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

A break down of key lawsuits involving pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and medical device manufacturers—and an examination of how these cases could impact life sciences technology protection, transfer, and more.

Free
NSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region: Funding for STEM Innovations

March 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Explore different types of funding available for research and STEM commercialization.

Free
APEX Accelerator – TriState Webinar: Surety Bond Guaranty Program

March 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Whether you're a new or seasoned contractor navigating the complexities of government contracting, seize the opportunity to delve into Northrop Grumman's capability statement evaluation process and gain a comprehensive understanding of the vetting procedures.

Free
Venture Capital 1.0 – Partnering with VCs to Support Tech Entrepreneurs

March 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn the essential elements of partnering with VCs and positioning your technology for success.

Free

Upcoming Events

February 2025

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

SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything

DARPAConnect’s Regional Pop-Up 2025

March 2025

APEX Accelerator – DCAA Billing Series: Provisional Billing Rates/Barriers to Payments from a DCAA Perspective

Launch MN Customer Discovery 101

Mini Webinar Series: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners

APEX Accelerator – TriState Webinar: Finding Contracts & Working with Large Primes -Tracy Jerman and Northrop Grumman

SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything

The Future on Trial: Life Sciences Innovations Litigation to Watch in 2025

NSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region: Funding for STEM Innovations

APEX Accelerator – TriState Webinar: Surety Bond Guaranty Program

Venture Capital 1.0 – Partnering with VCs to Support Tech Entrepreneurs

Silicon Tundra? Tech startups eye testing autonomous vehicles in northern Minnesota

Vyriad, startup from Mayo doctors, raises $25M for trial of multiple myeloma treatment

Collaboration.Ai Acquires innosabi