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SUMMARY:Mini Webinar Series: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners - 3
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThis three-part webinar series presented by CEC’s research partnerships manager\, Jason Stockman\, will introduce participants to the fundamentals of how to build successful industry partnerships. \nPart One: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners\nFriday\, March 7\, 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Zoom \nLearn the benefits of working with industry and what makes a good partner. Topics include: \n\nBenefits of industry partnerships\nHow to be a good partner\nTypes of partnership opportunities\nUsing an “Innovation Blueprint” to align on goals and outcomes\n\nPart Two: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners\nThursday\, March 20\, 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Zoom \nLearn how to find the right industry partner and successfully pitch your ideas. Topics include: \n\nHow to establish and grow industry partnerships\nIdentify prospective partners\nCreate an industry bio to help pitch your expertise\nAdapting and assessing mutual needs and fit\n\nPart Three: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners\nWednesday\, April 2\, 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Zoom \nLearn about resources and tools that can help you unlock opportunities with industry partners. Topics include: \n\nHow the Corporate Engagement Center can help\nWhat HALO and IN-PART are and how to use them to your benefit\nEstablish your brand\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Now\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/mini-webinar-series-unlocking-opportunities-with-industry-partners-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - DCAA Introductory Series: Intro to DCAA & Audit Process Overview / Breaking Into GovCon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]DCAA Introductory Series: Intro to DCAA & Audit Process Overview / Breaking Into GovCon[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/2/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (CST)\nRegistration Deadline: 4/2/2025 9:00 AM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Cash Flow Management\, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness \nDescription:\nDiscover the essentials of working with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in the upcoming DCAA Introductory Series\, hosted by your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX). This series covers DCAA’s roles\, the audit process\, and key insights for small businesses breaking into government contracting. Gain a clear understanding of audit communications\, government-compliant accounting requirements\, and how to navigate barriers to entry in the Defense Industrial Base. Perfect for small businesses new to federal contracting!   The DCAA will then break down the impact of the 2019 GAO “Contract Financing” report and the subsequent Defense Pricing and Contracting finance study\, which cited government compliant accounting systems\, Cost Accounting Standards\, and FAR Cost Principles as barriers to entry for small businesses looking to enter the Defense Industrial Base. During this presentation\, DCAA will look at the types of contract awards and the requirements for each\, as well as the common misconceptions of FAR\, CAS\, and TINA.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-dcaa-20250402/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T103254
CREATED:20250305T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T195254Z
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything
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-ask-us-anything-2025-4-9/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ask Us Anything,MNSBIR Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T103254
CREATED:20250222T045733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T032148Z
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SUMMARY:APFIT Program Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAccelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) Information Session Series\nTo assist potential applicants in understanding and preparing for the APFIT process\, the Office for the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering\, or OUSD(R&E)\, is hosting a three-part webinar series. Participants can register for any or all sessions simultaneously using link below. \n\nAPFIT Program Deep Dive for Industry– April 11\, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST (via Teams)\n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of the APFIT program\, including the types of projects it funds and the selection process.\nRecommended for anyone considering an APFIT submission.\n\n\nSubmission Material Deep Dive – March 14th at 11:00 AM EST (via Teams)\n\nA detailed walkthrough of all required submission materials\, including best practices for strengthening proposals.\nDesigned for those actively building an APFIT proposal for the FY26 selection cycle.\n\n\nAsk Me Anything (AMA) Session – April 25th at 11:00 AM EST (via Teams)\n\nAn open Q&A forum where participants can ask any questions about the APFIT program or submission process.\n\n\n\nAttendance in any or all of these sessions will provide valuable insights into the program and help build stronger proposals. \nFor additional details\, visit the APFIT website.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Now\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apfit-program-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Virtual – Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T130000
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CREATED:20250417T164054Z
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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/2025-04-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T103254
CREATED:20250417T162626Z
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SUMMARY:USPTO - 	Getting started with Patent Public Search
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”]Getting started with Patent Public Search[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/23/2025\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET \nAre you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the internet? Whether you are a novice searcher or an experienced one\, the USPTO is here to help. \nLibrarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program\, who are experienced with educating users on USPTO search tools\, will show you how to use the new Patent Public Search tool. The webinar will be held on Wednesday\, April 23\, from 2-3 p.m. ET. \nFor more information about this webinar\, please email PTRCP@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. \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-getting-started-with-patent-public-search/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T103000
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CREATED:20250417T180717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T181359Z
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Get On GSA - Understanding Requirements & Proposal Prep
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”]Get On GSA – Understanding Requirements & Proposal Prep[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/22/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604 \nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nHear from Jennifer Schaus at JSchaus & Associates – this is an entry level 75 minute class focused on the GSA Schedule\, a contract vehicle used across all of the federal government\, as well as some state and local governments. Learn about how it is used and why your firm should or should not pursue it. Pre award and post award requirements will be covered as well as the the proposal components.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-20250422/
CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T234621Z
UID:10000249-1745798400-1746057599@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Design of Medical Devices Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] \nEarl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center\n[/vc_column_text]Design of Medical Devices Conference[vc_column_text css=””]April 20 – 22\, 2026 | McNamara Alumni Center\, UMN TC Campus\nhttps://dmd.umn.edu/ \nEngage with attendees in hands-on activities\, learn from experts\, and connect with other early career medical technology innovators and seasoned professionals. \nOr follow on LinkedIn for speaker updates: linkedin.com/company/umndmd[/vc_column_text]\n		View Full Agenda\n							[vc_column_text css=””] \nInnovation Workshop\nApril 20 | Johnson Great Room\, McNamara Alumni Center | 8:00am – 5:00pm\nCheck-in begins at 7:30am\nThis fast-paced workshop takes you through the process of early-stage innovation for medical devices. Through lectures from experts\, hands-on design activities\, and networking you will learn the steps needed to develop a new medical device including understanding and refining needs\, creating and testing prototypes\, regulatory and reimbursement\, and what investors and company managers look for when you pitch your idea.[/vc_column_text]\n		Go to Innovation Workshop\n							[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n2026 Early Bird Rates\nGeneral Attendees\nTuesday & Wednesday = $600\nDaily Rate = $400 \nUMN Faculty/Staff\nTuesday & Wednesday = $250\nDaily Rate = $175\n*Students (Flat Rate) = $50\nPaper and Poster Presenters (Flat Rate) = $350 \nInnovation Workshop\nGeneral = $300\nStudent = $100 \n5.10k Fun Run & Road Race = $25 \nNSF ATP-Bio Affiliated Community:\nNSF ATP-Bio Academic Faculty\, Staff\, Postdoc\, Trainee = $0\nNSF ATP-Bio Member Partner & IAB Representatives = $375\nNSF ATP-Bio Member Prospective Partner = $600\nNSF ATP-Bio Invited Guest or Other Participant = $375 \nNSF ATP-Bio is a collaborative research network of academic researchers\, innovators\, and industry partners connected through the NSF Engineering Research on Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]Important Notes \n\nAll 2026 DMD rates include lunch. The DMD Conference makes every effort to provide GF\, DF\, and Vg meal options. If you have dietary requirements that are not listed\, please email DMDconf@umn.edu\nOnline registration closes April 6\, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST. Rates will increase April 7\, 2026.\nOnsite registration will be available at McNamara Alumni Center (Tues. & Wed. Only).\nStudents that are presenting papers or posters should register under the student option.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/design-of-medical-devices-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTSTAMP:20260505T103254
CREATED:20250425T142346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T142346Z
UID:10000761-1745798400-1746230399@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Engineering in Medicine's Innovation Week (IEM Innovation Week)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Institute for Engineering in Medicine’s Innovation Week[vc_column_text]Register Onsite\nApril 28 – May 2\, 2025\nGraduate by Hilton Minneapolis \nIEM Innovation Week highlights a variety of events focused on advances and new directions in medical engineering\, including the Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium\, Design of Medical Devices Conference\, UMN\, and Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium\, and much more! \nWant a sneak peak? Check out the IEM Innovation Week YouTube Channel. \nKey Information\nOnsite registration available for the Design of Medical Devices Conference and the MN Neuromodulation Symposium.\nThe 5.10k\, Innovation Workshop and PDIC do not offer onsite registration.[/vc_column_text]\n		Learn More\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/iem-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTSTAMP:20260505T103254
CREATED:20250425T155945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T161503Z
UID:10000762-1745798400-1746230399@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:12th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]12th Annual MN Neuromodulation Symposium[vc_column_text] \nThe Future of Personalized Neuromodulation\nMay 1-2\, 2025\nOnsite Registration \nThe 12th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium is organized by the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) and MnDRIVE Brain Conditions. This symposium aims to bring together basic scientists\, engineers\, clinicians\, industrial practitioners\, and entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges and opportunities in neuromodulation. The event will feature plenary presentations by leaders in academia\, industry\, and government\, along with poster presentations to foster idea exchange in this exciting field. \nThe symposium\, part of IEM Innovation Week\, will be held immediately following the Design of Medical Devices Conference.[/vc_column_text]\n		Download the Program\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/neuromodulation-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T103254
CREATED:20250417T181323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T181323Z
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Marketing 101 - Just the Essentials in Federal Marketing
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”]Marketing 101 – Just the Essentials in Federal Marketing[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/29/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604 \nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Managing a Business\, Marketing/Sales\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nHear from Jennifer Schaus at JSchaus & Associates – This is an entry level 75 minute class focused on the basics of federal marketing. Participants will walk away with a list of easy actionable items to implement. Best practices in Capability Statements to LinkedIn will be discussed as well as how to avoid common pitfalls. Present your company and capabilities in a professional manner and make it easy for the government and primes to work with you.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-20250429/
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:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T103254
CREATED:20250425T210620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T210620Z
UID:10000763-1746014400-1746018000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Data-Informed Decision-Making: Shaping the Future of Science & Technology
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]Data-Informed Decision-Making: Shaping the Future of Science and Technology[vc_column_text]Apr 30\, 2025 | 12:00PM – 1:00PM CT \nElsevier and the Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable (GUIPRR) will partner in this webinar to explore how data-informed strategies are transforming the accessibility\, agility\, and competitiveness of the S&T ecosystem. As the research community increasingly recognizes the importance of societal impact\, data transparency and analytics have become essential tools for fostering collaboration\, optimizing the impact of funding\, and driving strategic investments. Data-informed decision-making is reshaping the global science and technology (S&T) ecosystem by enabling actionable insights that enhance research visibility\, improve resource allocation\, and lead to measurable real-world impact. \nFrom tools that track research outputs to platforms visualizing funding impact and enabling place-based innovation\, data-driven solutions are empowering decision-makers across sectors. This webinar will bring together experts from multiple sectors to discuss how a data-informed approach is advancing a more connected\, resilient\, and impactful S&T ecosystem—one that fosters regional\, national\, and international collaboration\, guides strategic investments\, and delivers meaningful societal benefits.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/2025-4-30/
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