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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Crafting Effective Capability Statements & Marketing Materials for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAPEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Crafting Effective Capability Statements & Marketing Materials for Government Contracting[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 10/30/2025\nTime: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee\nPoint of Contact: Candice Ellis (651) 224-4320\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Marketing/Sales \nDescription:\nThis session is a part of a series in partnership with the MN Black Chamber of Commerce; we will meet monthly through November to provide information on various topics of government contracting.  \nIn the competitive world of government contracting\, a well-crafted capability statement and strategic marketing materials can set your business apart. This session will equip participants with the skills to develop compelling capability statements that showcase their expertise\, experience\, and value proposition. \nTopics covered include: elements of a powerful capability statement; best practices for tailoring materials to different agencies and contract opportunities; and strategies for branding\, messaging\, and positioning within the government sector. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will have a clear roadmap for creating impactful materials that resonate with government buyers\, increasing their chances of securing contracts.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-2155/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T150000
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Greater MN SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAPEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]21st Annual Greater MN SADBOC Government Procurement Fair[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 10/21/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee\nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629\nLocation: Black Bear Casino Resort 1785 Highway 210\, Carlton MN 55718\nProgram Format: Multi-session Course\nTraining Topics: Certifcation\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Legal Issues\, Procurement Fair\, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Woman-owned Businesses \nDescription: \nA premiere event on selling products and services to the government. Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend. The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace. A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops including Basics of Selling to the Government\, Federal Certifications\,  Contracting with the State of MN and TG/ED/VO Certification\, etc. You will have 8 workshops in 2 tracks to choose from\, along with the opportunity to visit with 20+ representatives from State & Federal Government Agencies\, Large Businesses\, and Resource Providers on the trade floor. The event is free and open to all businesses. \nWorkshops offered: \n\nIntentional Networking\nBasics of Selling to the Government\nPutting American Manufacturing First\nTG/ED/VO Certification and Navigating the SWIFT Supplier Portal\nBlatnik Bridge & Other MnDOT D1 Project\nFederal Certifications (8(a); HUBZone\, WOSB/EDWOSB\, SDVOSB\nLegal Insights on Prevailing Wage Compliance for Construction & Service Contracts\nPreparing for Minnesota Paid Leave\nConstruction Workforce Training: Finding Employees Who Work For You\n\nRegistration is free\, but required: https://forms.office.com/g/D8euqshJGg[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/greatermn-sadboc-government-procurement-fair/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250425T231249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T235616Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nOffice Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]2025 Dates: July 24 | August 21 | September 18 | October 16 | November 13\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		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-nsf-2025/2025-10-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250915T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T144727Z
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SUMMARY:FLC Educational Webinar: Supporting Startups Post-Licensing
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nFLC Educational Webinars[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] \nSupporting Startups Post-Licensing\nOctober 15\, 2025 | 11 AM – 12 PM | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]Engaging with a technology transfer office doesn’t end when a license is signed—in many ways\, that’s just the beginning. This webinar will highlight how one national lab\, Sandia National Laboratories\, supports startups and licensees as they move from technology acquisition to market success. Through programs such as the New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program (NMSBA)\, Technology Readiness Gross Receipts Tax Credit (TRGR)\, and the DOE Boost Platform\, Sandia provides targeted technical and commercialization support. The lab also works with partners including NM LEEP\, Roadrunner Ventures\, and the State of New Mexico – leveraging resources like the Advanced Energy Fund\, to help companies secure funding\, build networks\, and accelerate growth. \nInstructors\n \nDavid Kistin is the Manager of Technology and Economic Development at Sandia National Laboratories\, where he leads technical assistance programs for industry partners in partnership with the State of New Mexico. He also serves as the Associate Director of Quantum Information Science (QIS) Ecosystem for the DOE Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA)\, and as Director of the Sandia Science & Technology Park.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/supporting-startups-post-licensing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T170000
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CREATED:20250725T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T162208Z
UID:10000831-1760340600-1760374800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:2025 Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n2025 Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit\n[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]October 13\, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM  | McNamara Alumni Center \nMark your calendars for the 2025 Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit! \nFor the first time ever\, six of Minnesota’s leading energy and electrification organizations are joining forces to create the most comprehensive energy innovation event of the year. \nJoin us at the McNamara Alumni Center for a day filled with vibrant discussions\, presentations\, and networking opportunities. This in-person event brings together industry leaders\, experts\, and innovators in the energy sector to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of energy and electrification in Minnesota. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with Minnesota’s energy community\, gain valuable insights\, and be part of the conversation driving energy innovation in the state. \nMore event details → https://mnenergysummit.org/ \nOrganizing partners: \nThis event is a joint effort between the MN Center for Electrification Opportunity\, Grid Catalyst\, Recharge America\, MN Center for Transportation Studies\, and the Beneficial Electrification League. \nThis year’s summit brings together the annual Electroposium\, Recharge Minnesota Symposium\, Electrify MN\, and MN Cleantech Innovation Summit events under one roof. \nEarly bird pricing now until August 1\, 2025.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/2025-mn-energy-inno-summit/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T130000
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CREATED:20250228T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T141928Z
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SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region: I-Corps Jumpstart
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\nI-Corps Jumpstart\n[vc_column_text]October 3\, October 10\, October 24\, November 7\, and November 21\nFridays | 11:00AM-1:00PM CT\nFree[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]I-Corps Jumpstart will help you explore the commercial viability of your STEM-based innovation idea. I-Corps uses the Lean LaunchPad approach (also called Lean Startup)\, and it will help you systematically test key assumptions about your technology and the customer problems it might be able to solve better than current alternatives. This assessment of “technology-problem fit” is the critical first step toward commercial success for any technology venture. This free\, online course is for faculty\, researchers\, and students with STEM-based ideas or Intellectual Property and a strong interest in commercializing their technology. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDevelop familiarity with Lean LaunchPad concepts and tools such as customer discovery\, value proposition design\, and business model canvas\nUnderstand customers’ problems (“pain points”) from THEIR perspective\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, requirements\, and decision processes\nIdentify modifications to your technology assumptions required to achieve product-market fit\nBuild connections to the commercial ecosystem (i.e. customers\, suppliers\, funders) for your innovation\nDevelop a commercialization roadmap identifying key milestones and required resources to move your idea forward\n\nCourse Benefits\n\nBecome eligible for the NSF I-Corps National Teams program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20-30 customer discovery interviews).\nUpon completion of the workshop and the customer discovery interviews\, you and/or your team may be eligible for a mini-grant of up to $500. Funds may reimburse customer discovery interview travel expenses.\nPrepare for applying to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps in your research and/or development.\nDevelop network connections and receive mentoring from experienced industry experts and entrepreneurs\nDevelop the entrepreneurial mindset and toolset needed for a career in academia\, industry\, startups\, or government\nReceive a digital certificate upon course completion\n\nThis course is for faculty\, researchers\, postdocs\, and students with STEM-based ideas or Intellectual Property and a strong interest in commercializing their technology. \nCourse Schedule\nAll course events will occur virtually on Zoom on Fridays from 12:00-2:00PM ET (11:00AM-1:00PM CT): October 3\, October 10\, October 24\, November 7\, and November 21. \nIn between the formal course sessions\, you will conduct 20-30 customer discovery interviews\, complete online learning assignments\, apply the tools to your own tech\, and receive feedback and coaching from a team of experienced instructors/mentors. \nPlease note that there will be a considerable amount of work between the workshop dates and times – approximately 8-10 hours/week. We highly recommend completing this course as a team due to the workload. \nQuestions can be directed to info@greatlakesicorps.org.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nsf-i-corps-jumpstart/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Regional I-Corps Hub":MAILTO:info@greatlakesicorps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250417T170249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T193412Z
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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/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250911T171555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T172858Z
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SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps: Project Management and Leadership – Pathways to Impact
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 text_style=”subtitle”]Project Management and Leadership – Pathways to Impact\nSeptember 25\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This free webinar explores project management skills and how they can help you in your academic and professional career. \nTopics Covered\n\nWhat is Project Management?\nProject Life Cycle\nProject Roles & Stakeholders\nManaging Participation\, Teamwork\, and Conflict\nBasic Project Planning Tools & Techniques\nRecommended Resources\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nProject management concepts\, techniques\, and tools to facilitate project success\nIdentify and demonstrate strategies\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nsf-i-corps-projectmgmt-and-leadership/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Regional I-Corps Hub":MAILTO:info@greatlakesicorps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250425T231249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T235616Z
UID:10000821-1758200400-1758204000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nOffice Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]2025 Dates: July 24 | August 21 | September 18 | October 16 | November 13\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		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-nsf-2025/2025-09-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250912T023002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T023002Z
UID:10000840-1758196800-1758200400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps: All About I-Corps – Unlocking Innovation with the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub
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 text_style=”subtitle”] \nAll About I-Corps – Unlocking Innovation with the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub \nSeptember 18\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Join this webinar for an insightful overview of the NSF and Great Lakes Hub I-Corps programs\, followed by a Q&A session. \nLearning Objectives\n\nLearn what the NSF I-Corps program is and how it can help move your team forward\nWhat to expect during the application process and the program itself including team formation and timing\nThe difference between the Regional and National I-Corps program\nLearn what customer discovery is and when to do it\n\nThis is a one-hour synchronous webinar on Zoom. I-Corps experts will give an overview of the program. The session will end with 30 minutes of open Q&A[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/icorps-unlockinginnovation/
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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:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250725T152024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T152024Z
UID:10000829-1757498400-1757503800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything | September
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] \nSBIR/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 monthly. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-ask-us-anything-sept/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ask Us Anything,MNSBIR Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250625T235322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T135338Z
UID:10000807-1756990800-1756994400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Preparing for MySBA Certification
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”]Preparing for MySBA Certification[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 7/3/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Natt Lee \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certifcation\nDescription:\nThis webinar will include an overview of MySBA certification benefits\, basic eligibility criteria\, steps to prepare for the application (i.e. account creation/login\, SAM registration\, document checklist)\, and live demo of the application. See if your business is ready to be certified and learn how to apply.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-preparing-for-mysba-certification/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250417T170249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T193412Z
UID:10000753-1756983600-1756987200@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/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250822T224641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T225247Z
UID:10000838-1756382400-1756387800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop Week[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]August 25-28\, 2025 | Virtual[/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] \n\n\n\nSession\nDescription\nDate/Time\nInfo & Registration\n\n\nNAVFAC\nConventional\nTopics\n\n\nN254-122\n\nArtificial Hardwood Replacement\nfor Dry Docking Blocks \n\nN254-123\nExpeditionary Energy-Efficient\nGreywater Treatment for Reuse\n\n\nMonday\nAugust 25\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navfac\n\n\nMCSC\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P01\n\nMCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Stopping Technologies\nTuesday\nAugust 26\n11:00am ET\nlu.ma/mcsc\n\n\nNAVWAR\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P03\n\nNAVWAR Open Topic for Post-Quantum Encryption for Commodity Hardware\nTuesday\nAugust 26\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navwar\n\n\nDON SBIR/STTR\nOffice Hours\nSBIR/STTR 101 and Ask-Us-Anything\nNon-Technical Questions\nWednesday\nAugust 27\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navy-sbir-oh-0827\n\n\nNAVSEA\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P02\n\nNAVSEA Open Topic for Modular Mine Warfare Components\nThursday\nAugust 28\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navsea\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/navy-sbir-topic-week-2/2025-08-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250822T223509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T223509Z
UID:10000833-1756296000-1756299600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Navy SBIR/STTR Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″]Navy SBIR/STTR Office Hours[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]August 27\, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]​Are you a small business or innovator looking to collaborate with the Navy through the SBIR/STTR program? Join us for Navy SBIR Office Hours\, a one-hour virtual session dedicated to guiding you through the program and allowing you the space to ask questions. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your proposal\, this interactive forum is designed to help you put your best foot forward. \n​What to Expect: \n\nSBIR/STTR 101: An introduction to the Navy SBIR/STTR Program\, perfect for newcomers and those seeking a refresher.\nAsk Us Anything (Non-Technical Q&A): After a brief 20-minute overview\, we’ll open the floor for 40 minutes of Q&A. Bring your questions about timelines\, requirements\, best practices\, and more.\n\n​Why Attend? \n\n​Direct Access to the Navy SBIR Program Office: Meet the team who supports small businesses in navigating the SBIR process.\nSave Time & Effort: Get immediate answers to your pressing questions instead of sifting through documents on your own.\nInvaluable Insights: Learn tips for success and pitfalls to avoid in your submissions.\nCollaborative Atmosphere: Network with like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs—all virtually.\n\n​Come ready to learn\, ask questions\, and make valuable connections. We can’t wait to meet you and help you succeed in the Navy SBIR program! \n​This event is hosted by the DoN SBIR/STTR Program. Connect is supporting event logistics.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/navy-sbir-sttr-office-hours-2025-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250822T224641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T225247Z
UID:10000837-1756209600-1756215000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop Week[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]August 25-28\, 2025 | Virtual[/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] \n\n\n\nSession\nDescription\nDate/Time\nInfo & Registration\n\n\nNAVFAC\nConventional\nTopics\n\n\nN254-122\n\nArtificial Hardwood Replacement\nfor Dry Docking Blocks \n\nN254-123\nExpeditionary Energy-Efficient\nGreywater Treatment for Reuse\n\n\nMonday\nAugust 25\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navfac\n\n\nMCSC\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P01\n\nMCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Stopping Technologies\nTuesday\nAugust 26\n11:00am ET\nlu.ma/mcsc\n\n\nNAVWAR\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P03\n\nNAVWAR Open Topic for Post-Quantum Encryption for Commodity Hardware\nTuesday\nAugust 26\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navwar\n\n\nDON SBIR/STTR\nOffice Hours\nSBIR/STTR 101 and Ask-Us-Anything\nNon-Technical Questions\nWednesday\nAugust 27\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navy-sbir-oh-0827\n\n\nNAVSEA\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P02\n\nNAVSEA Open Topic for Modular Mine Warfare Components\nThursday\nAugust 28\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navsea\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/navy-sbir-topic-week-2/2025-08-26/2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250822T224641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T225247Z
UID:10000836-1756202400-1756207800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop Week[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]August 25-28\, 2025 | Virtual[/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] \n\n\n\nSession\nDescription\nDate/Time\nInfo & Registration\n\n\nNAVFAC\nConventional\nTopics\n\n\nN254-122\n\nArtificial Hardwood Replacement\nfor Dry Docking Blocks \n\nN254-123\nExpeditionary Energy-Efficient\nGreywater Treatment for Reuse\n\n\nMonday\nAugust 25\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navfac\n\n\nMCSC\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P01\n\nMCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Stopping Technologies\nTuesday\nAugust 26\n11:00am ET\nlu.ma/mcsc\n\n\nNAVWAR\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P03\n\nNAVWAR Open Topic for Post-Quantum Encryption for Commodity Hardware\nTuesday\nAugust 26\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navwar\n\n\nDON SBIR/STTR\nOffice Hours\nSBIR/STTR 101 and Ask-Us-Anything\nNon-Technical Questions\nWednesday\nAugust 27\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navy-sbir-oh-0827\n\n\nNAVSEA\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P02\n\nNAVSEA Open Topic for Modular Mine Warfare Components\nThursday\nAugust 28\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navsea\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/navy-sbir-topic-week-2/2025-08-26/1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250822T224641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T225247Z
UID:10000834-1756123200-1756126800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop Week[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]August 25-28\, 2025 | Virtual[/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] \n\n\n\nSession\nDescription\nDate/Time\nInfo & Registration\n\n\nNAVFAC\nConventional\nTopics\n\n\nN254-122\n\nArtificial Hardwood Replacement\nfor Dry Docking Blocks \n\nN254-123\nExpeditionary Energy-Efficient\nGreywater Treatment for Reuse\n\n\nMonday\nAugust 25\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navfac\n\n\nMCSC\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P01\n\nMCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Stopping Technologies\nTuesday\nAugust 26\n11:00am ET\nlu.ma/mcsc\n\n\nNAVWAR\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P03\n\nNAVWAR Open Topic for Post-Quantum Encryption for Commodity Hardware\nTuesday\nAugust 26\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navwar\n\n\nDON SBIR/STTR\nOffice Hours\nSBIR/STTR 101 and Ask-Us-Anything\nNon-Technical Questions\nWednesday\nAugust 27\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navy-sbir-oh-0827\n\n\nNAVSEA\nOpen Topic\n\n\nN254-P02\n\nNAVSEA Open Topic for Modular Mine Warfare Components\nThursday\nAugust 28\n1:00pm ET\nlu.ma/navsea\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/navy-sbir-topic-week-2/2025-08-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250425T231249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T235616Z
UID:10000820-1755781200-1755784800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nOffice Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]2025 Dates: July 24 | August 21 | September 18 | October 16 | November 13\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		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-nsf-2025/2025-08-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250626T141114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T220541Z
UID:10000808-1755687600-1755691200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:FLC Educational Webinar: Products\, Partners & Public Health: Commercializing New Products From NIH 
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\nFLC Educational Webinars[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Products\, Partners & Public Health: Commercializing New Products From NIH[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]August 20\, 2025 | 11 AM – 12 PM  CT | Virtual \nThe focal point for U.S. government investment in innovative healthcare research and development has been the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The intramural research program itself at the NIH has led to a huge variety of novel basic and clinical research discoveries – all of which require commercial partners in order to develop them into products for hospital\, physician or patient use. With over half of new NIH license agreements granted to small firms and over 1000 products (including 48 FDA-approved drugs and vaccines) launched by NIH licensees\, working with the NIH cannot be overlooked as part of any long-term growth strategy for biomedical firms. \nInstructors \nSteven M. Ferguson currently serves as Special Advisor at the NIH Office of Technology Transfer where he has worked since 1990.  This program at NIH is one of the world’s largest with a portfolio that includes over 2\,000 active licenses with aggregate licensee sales greater than $10B per year that is based upon research that has also generated 45 FDA-approved drugs & vaccines. A former chemist at the National Cancer Institute and biotech industry product manager\, Mr. Ferguson holds Master’s Degrees in Business Administration (George Washington University and Chemistry (University of Cincinnati) as well as Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry (Case Western Reserve University). \nA registered Patent Agent and a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP)\, Mr. Ferguson has served as faculty for the Biotechnology Innovation Organization “BIO Boot Camp”.  He also serves as a business reviewer or advisory board member for Maryland Industrial Partnerships\, Maryland Innovation Initiative\, Virginia Bio-Life Science Gap Fund\, Small Business Innovative Research and the- Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-educational-webinar-products-partners-public-health-commercializing-new-products-from-nih/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250715T144741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T045517Z
UID:10000825-1755676800-1755709200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Innovate with AFRL 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\nInnovate with AFRL 2025\n[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]August 20\, 2025 | 8 AM – 5 PM | Virtual \nRegister by August 1\, 2025 \nDoolittle Institute (DI)\, in coordination with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW)\, will host an informative one-day event for businesses and academic institutions to learn more about collaborating with AFRL/RW. The purpose of this forum is to educate and help small businesses navigate collaboration opportunities with AFRL/RW. The event will provide insights into research priorities\, technology transfer mechanisms\, and small business engagement programs. Whether exploring defense partnerships for the first time or looking to deepen existing engagement with AFRL\, this forum offers practical guidance\, valuable networking opportunities\, and actionable resources to support collaboration and innovation. \nSession topics include: \n\nAFRL Munitions Directorate Research & Technology Priorities\nCollaboration Pathways such as CRADAs\, EPAs\, and CTAs\nGovernment Funding and Proposal Opportunities\, including BAAs and SBIR/STTR\nSmall Business Resources and Support\n\nThe event welcomes small businesses\, startups\, academic institutions\, and government collaborators seeking to engage or deepen their relationship with AFRL/RW.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/innovate-with-afrl-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250408T202915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T130420Z
UID:10000740-1755079200-1755084600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything | August
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 monthly.
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-aua-2025-8-13/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ask Us Anything,MNSBIR Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250626T230303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T230303Z
UID:10000814-1754742600-1754748000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:USPTO - Successful Inventing: Marketing and Advertising
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: Marketing and Advertising[/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]August 9\, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT | Virtual \n  \nRegister today for this virtual event on Market 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 early-stage funding and informal planning: \n\nPreliminary marketing and advertising\nThe message and the media – the value proposition\nDistribution options\nWholesale and retail outlets\nInternet and online strategies\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-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250417T164054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T204935Z
UID:10000832-1754654400-1754658000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:USPTO Series - Path to a Patent
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”]Path to a Patent[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Aug 8\, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM| Virtual\nThe Path to a Patent\, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application\nUSPTO experts discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application\, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 26\, 2025 – Virtual\nThe Path to a Patent\, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications\nLearn key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications in part two of this eight-part series. \nJuly 17\, 2025 – Virtual\nThe Path to a Patent\, Part III: Patent searching\nHear about preliminary searching in part three of this eight-part recurring series. \nAug 7\, 2025 – Virtual\nThe Path to a Patent\, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application\nUSPTO experts discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application\, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. \nMay 22\, 2025 – Virtual\nThe Path to a Patent\, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application\nUSPTO experts discuss parts of the claim in a patent application\, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents\, and help participants develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim. \nJun 5\, 2025 – Virtual\nThe Path to a Patent\, Part VI: Pursuing patent protection abroad\nUSPTO International Patent Legal Administration experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications and overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Approved for MCLE credit in CA. \nView all USPTO Events and Register: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-series-pathtopatent/2025-08-08/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250626T135613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T135615Z
UID:10000806-1754571600-1754575200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Preparing for MySBA Certification
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”]Preparing for MySBA Certification[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 8/7/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Natt Lee \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certification\nDescription:\nThis webinar will include an overview of MySBA certification benefits\, basic eligibility criteria\, steps to prepare for the application (i.e. account creation/login\, SAM registration\, document checklist)\, and live demo of the application. See if your business is ready to be certified and learn how to apply.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-preparing-for-mysba-certification-2/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250417T170249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T193412Z
UID:10000752-1754564400-1754568000@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/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250725T154300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T154300Z
UID:10000830-1753956000-1753963200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Innova-X Session 3
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\nInnova-X Session 3\n[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]July 31 | 10 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual \nEmpowering Small Business Innovation: Navigating Security Requirements for Success\nThis is an interactive virtual event designed to equip small businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully innovate while meeting critical security requirements. As we continue to rely on small business ingenuity to drive technological advantage\, understanding and implementing security measure is essential to protecting national security interests. This session will feature: \n\nExpert briefings on DoD security standards and best practices\nGuidance on aligning innovative solutions with security and compliance expectations\nResources and support programs available to help small businesses strengthen their security posture\n\nWhether you are new to working with DoD or looking to advance your current partnerships\, this event will provide actionable information to help your small business thrive while protecting vital assets and technology development. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your understanding and expand your network to ensure your innovations meet the DoD mission.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/innova-x-session-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDA SBIR/STTR Program":MAILTO:sbirsttr@mda.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250718T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T180608Z
UID:10000826-1753878600-1753880400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Navy SBIR/STTR Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Navy SBIR/STTR Office Hours[vc_column_text] \nJuly 30\, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual\nJune 25 Webinar Recording and Slides from Office Hours can be found at https://navysbir.com/training-oh/[/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 text_style=”page-description”]​Are you a small business or innovator looking to collaborate with the Navy through the SBIR/STTR program? Join us for Navy SBIR Office Hours\, a one-hour virtual session dedicated to guiding you through the program and allowing you the space to ask questions. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your proposal\, this interactive forum is designed to help you put your best foot forward. \n​What to Expect: \n\nSBIR/STTR 101: An introduction to the Navy SBIR/STTR Program\, perfect for newcomers and those seeking a refresher.\nAsk Us Anything (Non-Technical Q&A): After a brief 20-minute overview\, we’ll open the floor for 40 minutes of Q&A. Bring your questions about timelines\, requirements\, best practices\, and more.\n\n​Why Attend? \n\n​Direct Access to the Navy SBIR Program Office: Meet the team who supports small businesses in navigating the SBIR process.\nSave Time & Effort: Get immediate answers to your pressing questions instead of sifting through documents on your own.\nInvaluable Insights: Learn tips for success and pitfalls to avoid in your submissions.\nCollaborative Atmosphere: Network with like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs—all virtually.\n\n​Come ready to learn\, ask questions\, and make valuable connections. We can’t wait to meet you and help you succeed in the Navy SBIR program! \n​This event is hosted by the DoN SBIR/STTR Program. Connect is supporting event logistics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/navy-sbir-sttr-office-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250718T181745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T181745Z
UID:10000828-1753704000-1753709400@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Solutions - Cybersecurity Hacks for Program Managers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Cyber Solutions –\nCybersecurity Hacks for Program Managers[/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] \nJuly 28\, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT | Virtual\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]DAU Cyber Solutions presents: Program Managers have the yeoman’s work when it comes to contract cybersecurity. Let’s take a deep look at the best practices to ensure cybersecurity for contracts. It all starts with the data! Let’s outline and streamline cybersecurity for PMs in the DoD. \nWho Should Attend: Ideal for any professional with responsibilities for cybersecurity. \nContact Information: For Registration of technical questions\, please contact us at events@dau.edu \nDoD Cyber Solutions: This is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoD alone\, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will share information with contracting communities\, project managers\, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/dau-cyber-security-hacks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160459
CREATED:20250425T231249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T235616Z
UID:10000819-1753362000-1753365600@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nOffice Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]2025 Dates: July 24 | August 21 | September 18 | October 16 | November 13\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		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-nsf-2025/2025-07-24/
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