BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MNSBIR Inc. - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MNSBIR Inc. X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://minnesotasbir.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MNSBIR Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 CREATED:20250417T170249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T193412Z UID:10000750-1746097200-1746100800@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/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/uspto_seal_full_color.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 CREATED:20250426T042047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T042954Z UID:10000777-1746259200-1746297000@minnesotasbir.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_minnebar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T110000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 CREATED:20240613T034637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T141136Z UID:10000538-1746435600-1746442800@minnesotasbir.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 CREATED:20250301T050207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T182153Z UID:10000724-1746522000-1746525600@minnesotasbir.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 CREATED:20250428T191354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T225604Z UID:10000778-1746576000-1746662399@minnesotasbir.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AdobeStock_811699735_min_copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T173000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 CREATED:20250429T195356Z 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rally-xiii-article-image_1200xx3335-1876-0-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 CREATED:20250429T155312Z 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/uspto_seal_full_color.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/wlit-2025-featured-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/uspto_seal_full_color.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T113000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MNSBIR-Program-Logos_EDUCATION.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mntech.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/nsf-logo-lockup-vert-rgb-1200ppi_original.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OSN_Social_Banner_a68c23ef23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Open Source North":MAILTO:info@opensourcenorth.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530 DTSTAMP:20260507T045523 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR