Past Events

Mini Webinar Series: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners – 3

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

Launch MN Value Proposition Design Webinar

For anyone interested in learning about Lean Startup and innovation commercialization. This is a "light" version of the Online Certificate course. Includes specific examples of how startups have used Lean Startup tools to advance their ventures.

Free

SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything

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

APFIT Program Deep Dive

Virtual - Teams

The Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) is a program, started in Fiscal Year 2022, to provide procurement funding for innovative projects that have completed development and are ready to transition into operational use. Funding amounts of $10M-$50M are awarded to projects with small business or non-traditional performers to accelerate initial production and reduce the overall procurement timeline.

Free

26th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair

Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center 6155 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN

Coupling education with marketing strategies, this event will provide small businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 60 Federal, State and local agencies, commercial/prime contractors, and nonprofit organizations; access available technical assistance; and learn about upcoming contracts.

Free

USPTO Series – Path to a Patent

Virtual - Zoom

The Path to a Patent quarterly series covers everything from intellectual property basics, to patent searching, to what you’ll need to draft and submit your patent application. The series is part of USPTO's ongoing intellectual property training for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

Free

USPTO – Getting started with Patent Public Search

Virtual - Zoom

Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the internet? Whether you are a novice searcher or an experienced one, the USPTO is here to help.

Free
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