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SUMMARY:FLC Member Connect: America's Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) | U.S. Small Business Administration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]FLC Member Connect[vc_column_text css=””] \nAmerica’s Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) | U.S. Small Business Administration\nSeptember 2\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT | Virtual \nJoin Genevieve Lind\, Program Manager for America’s Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR Programs) at the Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation\, to learn about SBIR and STTR programs\, the largest source of non-dilutive capital for technology commercialization in the country. This session will cover program fundamentals\, along with a special emphasis on SBIR Phase III sole source contracting authority. Whether you’re new to SBIR/STTR or looking to stay current on recent program updates\, this webinar is a must-attend for small businesses\, researchers\, and innovators navigating federal funding opportunities[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-memberconnect-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
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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 css=”” text_style=”page-description”]August 12 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT | Virtual\nSetptember 9 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT | Virtual \nNSF regularly hosts virtual Question and Answer sessions for startups and small businesses to learn about the program and the proposal submission process.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-intro-to-americas-seed-fund-at-nsf/2026-09-09/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nTwin Cities Startup Week[vc_column_text css=””]TCSW 2026 is Minnesota’s largest convergence of Innovation\, Investors\, and Founders – five days across Twin Cities campuses where the future of Minnesota’s tech and startup ecosystem is on full display. Hosted across Twin Cities Universities and Colleges\, where Minnesota’s future of innovation lives and tech meets real-world business solutions. \nHere’s how to be part of it:\n\nApply to host: tcstartupweek.com/host/apply\nGet your pass: tcstartupweek.com/tickets\n\nTicket prices vary by date: $70 from Aug 1  ·  $80 from Aug 16  ·  $100 from Sept 1\n\n\nBecome a sponsor: tcstartupweek.com/sponsor/apply\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/twin-cities-startup-week-tcws/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 MN Cup Grand Finale
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n22nd Annual MN Cup Grand Finale[vc_column_text css=””]September 14\, 2026 | McNamara Alumni Center \nMN Cup has grown into the largest statewide startup competition in the country\, awarding more than $6.2 million in cash prizes while supporting more than 32\,000 MN entrepreneurs who have gone on to raise more than $1.1 billion in capital. Event highlights include: \n\nShowcase featuring Top 27 startups\nPitches from our top 18 founders\nVote for your favorite pitches\nMeet and support top emerging entrepreneurs\nLive announcement of over $100\,000 of awards\, plus another $50\,000 to our Grand Prize Winner\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/mn-cup/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota
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SUMMARY:NIH SBIR/STTR Overview
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]Stage OneMNSBIR\, Inc. NIH SBIR/STTR CohortFree education and individualized coaching for Minnesota companies preparing competitive NIH SBIR/STTR applications. \nNational Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Overview\n[vc_column_text css=””]September 15\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Virtual \nParticipants will learn how NIH SBIR and STTR funding opportunities are structured\, how to identify appropriate Institutes and Centers\, understand eligibility requirements\, navigate required registrations\, and avoid common proposal pitfalls.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-cohort-2026-9-15/
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
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SUMMARY:Review Criteria\, Specific Aims & Research Strategy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]Stage OneMNSBIR\, Inc. NIH SBIR/STTR CohortFree education and individualized coaching for Minnesota companies preparing competitive NIH SBIR/STTR applications. Review Criteria\, Specific Aims and Research Strategy[vc_column_text css=””]September 17\, 2026 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Virtual \nParticipants will learn how to develop a compelling Specific Aims page and Research Strategy\, including Significance\, Innovation\, and Approach. This session is often considered the most valuable educational session because it directly supports proposal development.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-cohort-2026-9-17/
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]2026 SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”leader-text”]September 22-24\, 2026\nNational Harbor\, MD\nGaylord National Hotel & Convention Center (In Person)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Connect directly with over $4 billion in early stage funding. Learn how to compete for funding\, while networking with global industry scouts\, investors\, and key federal leadership representing the nation’s largest seed fund. \nSBIR/STTR programs are committed to supporting transition and/or commercialization of existing awards. Learn about new and existing innovation pathways for your small business\, including SBIR/STTR Phase IIIs\, OTs/OTAs\, private capital investment\, and industry partnerships. Network with a community which includes leadership from industry\, academia\, national labs\, and investors.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-fall-innovation-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000
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SUMMARY:Federal Electronic Registrations for NIH SBIR/STTR Applications
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″]Stage OneMNSBIR\, Inc. NIH SBIR/STTR CohortFree education and individualized coaching for Minnesota companies preparing competitive NIH SBIR/STTR applications. Federal Electronic Registrations for NIH SBIR/STTR Applications[vc_column_text css=””]September 30\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Virtual \nStep-by-step guidance to get your company registered\, validated\, and submission-ready. Covers state registration/EIN\, SAM.gov/UEI\, Grants.gov/AOR\, SBIR.gov Company Registry\, and eRA Commons company/SO/PI registrations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nih-cohort-2026-9-30/
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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