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SUMMARY:USPTO Series - Intellectual property basics and helpful resources
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nUSPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]IP Basics and Helpful Resources[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: Monthly\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET \nUnfamiliar with patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product. \nThe USPTO’s Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office offers this session for aspiring entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and students the first Thursday of each month. Space is limited\, so register early. \nThe discussion will cover: \n\nAn overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\nWhy innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP\nLocal resources and assistance available through the USPTO and other agencies\n\nFor more information\, contact the Midwest Office by email at midwest@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800. \nAccessibility accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above. \nView all USPTO Events and Register: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-series-ipbasics/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T183000
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SUMMARY:Minnebar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nMinnebar[vc_column_text]Date and time\nSaturday\, May 3 · 8am – 6:30pm CDT \nLocation\nBest Buy Corporate Campus\n7601 Penn Ave S Minneapolis\, MN 55423 \nOrganized by Minnestar and first held in 2006\, Minnebar is the largest and longest running tech (un)conference in the Western Hemisphere. \nMinnebar19[/vc_column_text]What is Minnebar?       [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/minnebar/
LOCATION:Best Buy Corporate Campus\, 7601 Penn Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55423
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T141136Z
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Debunking SBIR/STTR Myths:Strategies to Protect/Optimize the Value of SBIR/STTR Program Authorities
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] \nDebunking SBIR/STTR Myths:Strategies to Protect/Optimize the Value of SBIR/STTR Program Authorities\nMay 5 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM CT | Microsoft Teams\, St. Paul \nRegister \nThis pre-recorded course provides insight into the SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program regulations\, common SBIR/STTR myths\, and how to develop effective strategies to protect and optimize an SBIR and STTR participant’s rights\, values and wealth under the SBIR & STTR programs. The SBIR program was established under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-219) with the purpose of strengthening the role of innovative small business concerns in federally funded research and development (R&D). Modeled after the SBIR Program\, the STTR program was initially established as a pilot program by the Small Business Technology Transfer Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-564\, Title II). The goal of the STTR Program is to facilitate the transfer of technology developed by a research institution through the entrepreneurship of a small business concern. \nDespite being touted as two of SBA’s most successful small business programs\, the SBIR and STTR programs’ unique rules\, regulations\, and data rights provisions are not well understood by small businesses and some participating federal agencies. Forty years after the inception of the SBIR program\, these small business set-aside programs still struggle against ignorance\, indifference\, and outright opposition. \nIn this pre-recorded course you will learn how SBA’s SBIR and STTR policies differ from other government contracting regulations and\, more importantly\, how to address the government’s misinterpretations and reluctance to take advantage of SBIR/STTR program authorities. \nRegister[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-exploring-federal-contracting/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T100000
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CREATED:20250301T050207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T182153Z
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TriState Webinar: Certifications: Do you need one\, how do you acquire one?
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”]Certifications: Do you need one\, how do you acquire one?[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 5/6/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certification\, Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nTo celebrate National Small Business Week\, APEX invites you to a session that will teach you how to certify your small business and qualify for contracts specifically reserved for companies that meet certain socio-economic and/or geographic criteria. Obtaining WOSB\, VOSB\, 8(a)\, or HUBZone certifications can offer new resources and open new market opportunities for your business.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-tristate-webinar-dbe-program/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
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SUMMARY:MNtech.org Tech Connect 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=””][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\nTech Connect 2025\n[vc_column_text]Date: May 7\, 2025\nTime: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM CT\nLocation: Saint Paul RiverCentre / St Paul\, MN \nLearn\nTech Connect 2025 is a showcase of the incredible innovation taking place in Minnesota. Speakers will share how they are leveraging technology in new and interesting ways between dozens of breakout sessions and three keynote sessions. \nConnect\nYou can expect over 600 people to attend Tech Connect this year. Joining this conference is a fantastic way to broaden your network\, build brand awareness\, make important connections\, and foster a community of like-minded professionals. \nExperience\nBringing your team to Tech Connect offers you the chance to build knowledge across your team. Share your learnings with your team and set your organization up for success with knowledge of cutting edge trends and technology. \nMember: $275 \nNon-Member: $375[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/https-mntech-org-tech-connect-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T195910Z
UID:10000784-1746691200-1746725400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs Rally XIII
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nEntrepreneurs Rally XIII[vc_column_text] \nThe 13th Annual Entrepreneurs’ Rally brings together over 500 entrepreneurs for a full day of learning\, networking\, and making new connections.\nMay 8 | 8 AM – 5:30 PM CT | JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America \nWhy Attend: \n\nConnect with other entrepreneurs\nMeet industry leaders and experts\nHear from nationally renowned speakers\nGet hands-on advice on how to get more out of your business\nLeverage your personal brand to build trust and equity\nDeepen sales\, finance\, marketing\, operations skills and more.\n\nhttps://entrepreneursrally.org/ \n\nWhy Minnesota’s most successful entrepreneurs are attending this event on May 8\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/entrepreneurs-rally-xiii/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T155312Z
UID:10000641-1746691200-1746792000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Angel Fest
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Angel Fest 2025[vc_column_text]May 8-9 | Huntington Bank Stadium \nAngel Fest is an energetic conference empowering\, connecting\, and inspiring angel investors from Minnesota\, and beyond. \nTwo Unforgettable Days\nJoin us on May 8 & 9 for an unforgettable opportunity to learn from local and national thought leaders; engage in interactive sessions; and network with hundreds of fellow investors shaping the future. \nDay One will be buzzing with a vibrant mix of inspiring speakers\, thought-provoking panels\, and ample time for guests to mingle and network. \nDay Two shifts the focus to diligence and practical application of the knowledge gained. After insightful panel discussions\, attendees will witness compelling pitches from a diverse array of startups. We will then break into facilitated groups to analyze and discuss the startups together\, offering a hands-on approach to cementing the lessons learned. This interactive second day is the perfect way to apply what you’ve learned throughout the conference.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/angel-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20240515T035904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190054Z
UID:10000532-1746705600-1746709200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Research Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Intro to Research Commercialization[vc_column_text] \nDate: May 8\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT\nDescription\nHas your research produced a new idea or advancement in the field? Not sure what to do now? \nIntro to Research Commercialization interactive session will introduce you to various resources across the UMN campus\, including the work of MIN-Corps and Tech Comm. \nThey will briefly introduce the Lean Launchpad methodology\, developed at Stanford University to translate university innovations into successful licensed products and business ventures. We will also discuss the various tools and resources across campus to help innovators. \nThey will give an overview of commercialization resources\, including: \n\nMIN-Corps\, the University of Minnesota site of the NSF-supported National Innovation Corps (I-Corps)\nI-Corps Great Lakes Region Hub\nNSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps)\nTechnology Commercialization  office at the University of Minnesota\nMinnesota SBIR/STTR Accelerator\nLaunch Minnesota\n\nCompetencies\nThis seminar is appropriate for University of Minnesota masters degree and PHD students\, post-docs\, research staff and faculty. \nAbout MIN-Corps\nWith support from the National Science Foundation\, MIN-Corps is a joint initiative of the College of Science and Engineering\, the Office for Technology Commercialization\, and the Carlson School of Management‘s Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register for Session\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/intro-to-research-commercialization/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250410T214339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T222736Z
UID:10000741-1746880200-1746885600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:USPTO - Successful Inventing: Licensing Your Product or Concept
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Successful Inventing: Licensing Your Product or Concept[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Date: 5/10/2025\nTime: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT \nRegister today for the third virtual event on Product Development in the Successful Inventing series for 2025\, presented by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter. \nThis session focuses on licensing products or concepts: \n\nShould I license or manufacture?\nWhat is in a royalty and how does it work?\nWhat companies expect to see from the inventor\nWhich companies to approach and why\nNegotiating the license\n\nThe Successful Inventing series covers various aspects of the invention process. During each virtual\, monthly session\, participants will hear experts discuss intellectual property\, product development\, licensing\, funding\, and more. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Please email your questions in advance or during the event to northeast@uspto.gov. \nFor more information\, please email northeast@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-successful-inventing/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T193000
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CREATED:20250429T194149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T192628Z
UID:10000785-1747153800-1747164600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:WLiT: Women Leading in Technology
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=””][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]MnTech: Women Leading in Technology[vc_column_text] \nDoubt is Inevitable. Defeat is Optional.\nMay 13 | 4:30 to 7:30 PM | Metropolitan Ballroom 5418 Wayzata Blvd\, Golden Valley\, MN 55416 \nWe all have moments of imposter syndrome\, high stress\, and sometimes\, anxiousness\, but what if they could work for us instead of against us? Learn to recognize when stress and self-doubt serve you—and when they don’t. In this keynote\, Laura Boyd\, a renowned organizational coach\, will dive into how to spot the tipping point between motivation and burnout\, and provide a framework to step into your expertise and own your success with confidence. At the end of this interactive session\, you will: \n\nRecognize the Tipping Point – Understand how stress\, anxiety\, and imposter syndrome can fuel performance—until they don’t. Learn to identify the signs in yourself and others so you can intervene before burnout or self-doubt take over.\nBuild a Confidence Framework – Develop practical strategies to quiet imposter syndrome\, reframe self-doubt\, and lead with clarity and conviction\, even in high-pressure moments.\nConquer Your Key Moments – Identify the key moments that hold you back from stepping fully into your leadership potential. Learn how to shift your mindset\, embrace discomfort\, and turn doubt into a catalyst for growth.\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/wlit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250429T154103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T154103Z
UID:10000782-1747240200-1747247400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Founders Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Founders Day to Highlight Experiential Courses & Startups on May 14[vc_column_text]Date: May 14\nTime: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM CT\nLocation: Walter Library | Toaster Innovation Hub \nFounders Day welcomes alumni\, student and the business community to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship across the University of Minnesota. In addition to recognizing the student\, teacher and alumni Entrepreneurs of the Year\, the 13th annual event highlights the MVP Challenge – a semester long program that supports 25 teams with workshops\, mentoring and grants to develop initial prototypes for customer discovery. Student and faculty participants across the 25 teams represented 13 unique colleges\, department and research labs. \nLearn More[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/founders-day/
CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250425T225930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T230107Z
UID:10000770-1747746000-1747751400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 8
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Date: 5/20/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT\nPlease register by May 19. \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this final module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, we’ll provide a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with all of your trademark questions to share with our Law Office Managing Attorneys and other trademark experts. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, we’ll email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250408T200151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T130553Z
UID:10000737-1747821600-1747827000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything | May
DESCRIPTION:SBIR/STTR Ask Us Anything\nThe 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 it’s commercialization. \nThe 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. \nThis FREE session is offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-aua-2025-5-21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ask Us Anything,MNSBIR Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250429T185405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T190052Z
UID:10000781-1747843200-1747850400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:MNTech: Tech on Tap
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Tech on Tap[vc_column_text]May 29 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Urban Growler | Free \nJoin the Minnesota Technology Association and your colleagues in the technology industry for our Tech on Tap! This free quarterly event is an evening of casual networking and craft drinks. These events are for anyone in the tech industry looking to broaden their network\, build their community\, and find opportunities to get engaged in Minnesota’s tech ecosystem. \nLearn More: https://mntech.org/tech-on-tap-may-2025/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/mntech-tech-on-tap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250425T231505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T201720Z
UID:10000772-1747918800-1747922400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Preparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]NSF Office Hours:\nIntro to NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Program[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Date: May 22\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM CT \nNSF regularly hosts virtual Question and Answer sessions for startups and small businesses to learn about the program and the proposal submission process. \nIf the virtual sessions don’t work for your schedule\, consider watching the YouTube recordings: \nIntroduction to America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF \nPreparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal \nIntro to NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Pilot[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-2025-5-22/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250429T151259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T151259Z
UID:10000779-1748476800-1748563199@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Open Source North
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]10th Open Source North Conference[vc_column_text] \nA gathering of open source enterprise developers and industry experts.\nDate: May 29\nTime: 8 AM – 6 PM CT\nLocation: University of St. Thomas / Anderson Athletic & Recreation Complex\, Saint Paul \nLearn More \nTickets \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/open-source-north/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open Source North":MAILTO:info@opensourcenorth.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250430T080041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T192242Z
UID:10000780-1748476800-1748563199@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Enterprise Rising Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Enterprise Rising Conference 2025[vc_column_text]May 15 | 8 AM – 6 PM CT | CHS Field Stadium | 360 N Broadway Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55101 \nTech only. Startups only. Enterprises only. \nhttps://enterpriserisingconference2025.splashthat.com/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/enterprise-rising-conference-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN="Open Source North":MAILTO:info@opensourcenorth.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250527T145136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T152450Z
UID:10000788-1748948400-1748952000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NASA Ignite AMA - Keys to a successful SBIR Ignite Proposal
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAsk Me Anything: Keys to a Winning Ignite Proposal (NASA SBIR Ignite)[vc_column_text]June 3\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This session kicks off the Ask Me Anything (AMA) series leading up to the release of the NASA SBIR Ignite Phase I solicitation scheduled for Summer 2025. \nThese AMAs are designed to help startups and small businesses better understand the Ignite opportunity\, get familiar with the solicitation process\, and explore how to align their innovations with NASA’s mission needs and commercial markets. \nWhether you’re eyeing one of this year’s subtopics or are brand new to NASA funding\, these sessions will help you get oriented. \nIn this June 3 kickoff AMA\, you’ll:\n– Get a high-level overview of the Ignite initiative and evaluation process\n– Hear tips and insights from past awardees\n– Ask your questions live to NASA SBIR Ignite insiders \nInterested in a specific topic? \nTopic-specific AMAs are happening on June 5\, 10\, and 12. Head to SAM.gov to view the pre-released solicitation\, and visit the NASA SBIR Ignite website to register for the AMA session that best fits your technology. \nLinks:\nhttps://sam.gov/opp/e95094c8a1224f90b9f6f6e12173bb68/view\nhttps://www.nasa.gov/sbir_sttr/sbir-ignite/[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Thursday June 5 – AI-Powered Design for Multidisciplinary Space Hardware AMA\nRegister Here \nTuesday\, June 10 – Advanced Manufacturing (AM) & Robotics for Space Applications AMA\nRegister Here \nThursday\, June 12 – Low-Cost Radar for Planetary Navigation and Autonomy AMA\nRegister Here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nasa-ignite-ama-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122125
CREATED:20250417T170249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T193412Z
UID:10000751-1749121200-1749124800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:USPTO Series - Intellectual property basics and helpful resources
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nUSPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]IP Basics and Helpful Resources[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: Monthly\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET \nUnfamiliar with patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product. \nThe USPTO’s Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office offers this session for aspiring entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and students the first Thursday of each month. Space is limited\, so register early. \nThe discussion will cover: \n\nAn overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\nWhy innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP\nLocal resources and assistance available through the USPTO and other agencies\n\nFor more information\, contact the Midwest Office by email at midwest@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800. \nAccessibility accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above. \nView all USPTO Events and Register: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-series-ipbasics/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250527T163609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T163918Z
UID:10000789-1749121200-1749124800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NASA Ignite AMA - AI-Powered Design for Multidisciplinary Space Hardware
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAsk Me Anything: AI-Powered Design for Multidisciplinary Space Hardware (NASA SBIR Ignite)[vc_column_text]June 5\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In this session\, you’ll hear directly from the NASA topic author(s) and get a chance to ask your questions about the vision\, scope\, and potential use cases for this opportunity. \nAbout the Subtopic:\nNASA is seeking AI-powered design automation tools that accelerate the development of complex space hardware. Proposed solutions should be able to take high-level inputs—like natural language or digital engineering artifacts—and generate validated\, modular hardware designs through open\, flexible APIs. This work lays the foundation for a new generation of “Text-to-X” workflows that reduce iteration cycles and unlock rapid engineering across domains like thermal\, power\, avionics\, structures\, and more. \nWhether you’re an AI startup\, a digital engineering innovator\, or just exploring how your technology could apply to spaceflight\, this AMA is designed to help you understand the opportunity and how to propose. \nHaven’t registered yet for the General AMA?\nBe sure to check out “Keys to a Winning Ignite Proposal” on June 3 for an overview of how to apply: https: nasa.gov/sbir_sttr/sbir-ignite/[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[vc_column_text]Tuesday\, June 10 – Advanced Manufacturing (AM) & Robotics for Space Applications AMA Register Here \nThursday\, June 12 – Low-Cost Radar for Planetary Navigation and Autonomy AMA Register Here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nasa-ignite-ama-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250228T161314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T032952Z
UID:10000720-1749124800-1749130200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps: How to Leverage I-Corps for SBIR
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nNSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region[vc_column_text] \nHow to Leverage I-Corps for SBIR – Pathways to Impact\nJune 5\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT| Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Workshop Description \nNow that you’ve completed an I-Corps course and conducted 20-30 customer discovery interviews\, what’s next in your customer discovery and commercialization journey? Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR funding may be a consideration. The government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs make over $4 billion in high-risk\, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually\, but you have to propose a clearly defined R&D project that helps de-risk your technology in preparation for commercialization. \nThis virtual SBIR Webinar will provide an overview of the SBIR/STTR programs and how you can leverage your knowledge gained from customer discovery to build a compelling SBIR/STTR proposal. In this interactive workshop\, we’ll learn how to use data from customer discovery to come up with 1-3 clearly defined Technical Objectives related to product development for a Phase I application. The SBIR Webinar will also go over how to use data from market research and customer discovery to determine your quantitative metrics for success. \n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nsf-i-corps-hub-great-lakes-region-how-to-leverage-i-corps-for-sbir/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Regional I-Corps Hub":MAILTO:info@greatlakesicorps.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250425T232746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T232931Z
UID:10000774-1749128400-1749132000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Preparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Proposal
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]NSF Office Hours:\nPreparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Proposal[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Date: June 5\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM CT \nNSF regularly hosts virtual Question and Answer sessions for startups and small businesses to learn about the program and the proposal submission process. If the virtual sessions don’t work for your schedule\, consider watching the YouTube recordings: \nIntroduction to America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF \nPreparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal \nIntro to NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Pilot[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-nsf-sbir-sttr-fast-track/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20241028T170057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184440Z
UID:10000638-1749546000-1749560400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Clinics at the Capitol: Contracting and Procurement Focus for Small & Emerging Businesses
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”]Clinics at the Capitol: Contracting and Procurement Focus for Small & Emerging Businesses[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 6/10/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604\nLocation: MN State Capitol\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, St. Paul MN 55155 \nTraining Topics: Certifcation\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government\nDescription:\nJoin us for this inaugural series of events called Clinics at the Capitol. If you are looking to broaden and vary your customer base by including the government marketplace\, join us for a FREE half-day event full of resources\, networking and training. \nHear from a panel of businesses\, like you\, to strategize successes and avoid pitfalls\, then move into breakouts to learn about: Finding Government Contracting Opportunities;Responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs);Small Business Certification Program applications; and Benefits of Certifications within State Contracting. \nWe’ll have resource partners in attendance to share information about their programs and assistance\, and wrap up the day with a message from the Governor’s Office.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register for Session\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-2122/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.\, St Paul\, MN\, 55155
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250530T153256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153559Z
UID:10000792-1749553200-1749556800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NASA Ignite AMA - Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics for Space Applications (NASA SBIR Ignite)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAsk Me Anything: Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics for Space Applications (NASA SBIR Ignite)[vc_column_text]June 10\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Join NASA for a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) session focused on three cutting-edge subtopics from the 2025 SBIR Ignite solicitation — all aimed at transforming how we manufacture and build in space. \nYou’ll hear directly from NASA topic authors and have the chance to ask your questions about the technical scope\, commercialization potential\, and proposal requirements for the following subtopics: \nSubtopic 101.01: Advanced Real-Time Monitoring and Control Technologies for Additive Manufacturing\n– NASA seeks sensor-driven\, closed-loop AM systems that can detect and correct defects during the build process. Proposals may integrate real-time sensing\, analytics\, and automation to improve part quality\, reduce rework\, and enable more reliable production of critical aerospace components. \nSubtopic 101.02: Computational Design of New Materials\, Processes\, and Products Leveraging the Microgravity Environment of Space\n– This topic calls for ICME-based approaches that design and simulate next-gen materials and manufacturing processes tailored for microgravity environments. Proposals should accelerate materials discovery\, deepen scientific understanding\, and unlock scalable commercial manufacturing opportunities in space. \nSubtopic 104.01: Modular\, Scalable Robotic Subcomponents to Unlock Scalable Robotic Manufacturing & Assembly in Remote\, Challenging Environments\n– NASA is looking for robust\, modular robotic components designed to operate in harsh space environments and integrate into scalable systems for in-orbit\, lunar\, or planetary manufacturing. Think building blocks for future in-space infrastructure. \nThis session is ideal for startups\, small businesses\, and advanced tech developers in additive manufacturing\, robotics\, materials science\, or microgravity R&D. \nhttps: nasa.gov/sbir_sttr/sbir-ignite/[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Thursday\, June 12 – Low-Cost Radar for Planetary Navigation and Autonomy AMA Register Here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nasa-ignite-ama-advanced-manufacturing-robotics-for-space-applications-nasa-sbir-ignite/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250426T032809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T032809Z
UID:10000775-1749556800-1749560400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps: IP and Working with Your Tech Transfer Office
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nNSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region[vc_column_text] \nIP and Working with Your Tech Transfer Office – Pathways to Impact\nJune 10\, 2025 |12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Webinar Description \nThis free webinar provides an insightful overview of the university technology transfer offices\, and how you work with them to help commercialize your innovation. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the role of the university technology transfer office.\nUnderstand how researchers can work with the technology transfer to expand the reach and impact of their discoveries.\nUnderstand what are the typical processes and procedures that technology transfer offices engage in when making technology transfer decisions.\nUnderstand the basics of intellectual property\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nsf-i-corps-ip-tech-transfer/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Regional I-Corps Hub":MAILTO:info@greatlakesicorps.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250408T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T130458Z
UID:10000738-1749636000-1749641400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything | June
DESCRIPTION:SBIR/STTR Ask Us Anything\nThe 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 it’s commercialization. \nThe 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. \nThis FREE session is offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-aua-2025-6-11/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ask Us Anything,MNSBIR Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250530T152624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153442Z
UID:10000790-1749726000-1749729600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NASA Ignite AMA - Low-Cost Radar for Planetary Navigation and Autonomy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAsk Me Anything: Low-Cost Radar for Planetary Navigation and Autonomy (NASA SBIR Ignite)[vc_column_text]June 12\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Join NASA for a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Subtopic I03.01\, part of the 2025 SBIR Ignite solicitation: Low-Cost mm-Wave and cm-Wave Radar for Planetary Exploration Vehicles. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear directly from the NASA topic author(s) and get a chance to ask your questions about the vision\, scope\, and potential use cases for this opportunity. \nAbout the Subtopic:\nNASA is seeking compact\, low-cost radar systems that enable autonomous navigation\, 3D terrain mapping\, hazard detection\, and environmental awareness for rovers and aerial vehicles exploring planetary surfaces. Proposals should focus on adapting commercially available radar technologies—especially mm-wave and cm-wave radar System-on-Chip (SoC) components—for use in the harsh conditions of space. \nIdeal solutions are:\n– Low-SWaP (Size\, Weight\, and Power)\n– Resistant to dust and lighting extremes\n– Applicable to both space missions and Earth-based autonomy systems \nThis is a great opportunity for radar innovators\, autonomy-focused startups\, and sensor developers looking to bring their tech to new markets — both on and off the planet. \nhttps: nasa.gov/sbir_sttr/sbir-ignite/[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nasa-ignite-ama-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250426T033945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T033945Z
UID:10000776-1749729600-1749733200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps: Ph.D. Career Paths
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nNSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region[vc_column_text] \nPh.D. Career Paths – Pathways to Impact\nJune 12\, 2025 |12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will learn about career opportunities after completing their Ph.D. You’ll walk away with list of 5 potential career opportunities to further explore\, and you’ll learn how to conduct an informational interview\, identify 5 potential candidates to interview\, and identify their LinkedIn contact information. \nWorkshop Audience:\nThe audience for this workshop includes but is not limited to PhD students and Master’s students intending to pursue a PhD. \nWorkshop Format:\n60-minute online synchronous hands-on workshop \n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nsf-i-corps-phd-career-paths/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Regional I-Corps Hub":MAILTO:info@greatlakesicorps.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20250308T044634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T045441Z
UID:10000734-1749733200-1749736800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:FLC Lab Showcase: NASA Ames Research Center
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]FLC Lab Showcase[vc_column_text] \nNASA Langley’s Compact Vibration Damper Licensing Opportunities\nJune 12\, 2025\n1:00 – 2:00 PM CT\nVirtual\nFree[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop Description\nLab Showcase – NASA Ames Research Center[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-lab-showcase-nasa-ames-research-center/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122126
CREATED:20240311T143554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T161655Z
UID:10000515-1750149000-1750161600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:AI for Small Business Practical Ways to Drive Growth with AI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\nAI for Small Business\nPractical Ways to Drive Growth with AI\n[vc_column_text]About the Workshop\nA hands-on approach to AI implementation for small and medium businesses \nWhy Attend?\nSmall and medium-sized businesses face unique challenges when adopting AI technologies. This workshop cuts through the complexity to deliver practical\, affordable AI implementation strategies specifically designed for SMB needs. \nInstead of theoretical concepts\, you’ll learn actionable tactics that can be implemented immediately\, with measurable results for your business growth and efficiency. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you’ll have a customized AI implementation roadmap tailored to your specific business challenges and opportunities.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] \nIn Collaboration with: \n[/vc_column_text]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/collaboration-ai/
LOCATION:Collaboration.AI\, Osborn370 | 12th floor\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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