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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/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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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:20250910T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T130000
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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-2025/2025-09-18/
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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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