BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MNSBIR Inc. - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 CREATED:20250227T175734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193444Z UID:10000717-1770737400-1770744600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Launch MN Value Proposition Design Webinar DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]VPD X006 Launch Minnesota Value Proposition Design Webinar[vc_column_text css=””] \nFour-week Course\nFebruary 10 – March 3rd\n3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nFor anyone interested in learning about Lean Startup and innovation commercialization. This is a “light” version of the Online Certificate course.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The University of Minnesota MIN-Corps program is proud to work with Launch Minnesota\, an initiative of MN-DEED\, to help early-stage technology entrepreneurs translate their innovations to a fundable\, high-growth ventures. This webinar is a short-form guide to the Lean Startup (also called Lean LaunchPad) approach\, a structured process to quickly assess and refine business concepts\, thus avoiding costly mistakes and accelerating progress to market launch. \nLearning objectives:\n\nHow to apply LaunchPad concepts\, such as value proposition design\, business model canvas and customer discovery\nHow to map the stakeholder/customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, requirements and decision processes\nHow to conduct interviews and observations in order to customers’ problems (“pain points”)\nHow to modify to a solution in order to achieve product-market fit\nHow to identify the components of a commercialization roadmap identifying key milestones and required resources\nHow to determine market size\, assess competition\, and select the beachhead (first) target market\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Product-Market Fit\nBusiness Ecosystem\nValue Proposition Canvas\nSolving Customer Problems \nModule 2: Customer Discovery\nCustomer Segments\nProblem Interview\nSolution Interview \nModule 3: Pathway to Commercialization\nBusiness Model Canvas\nTechnology Adoption\nCommercialization Milestones \nModule 4: Market Assessment\nMarket Sizing\nCompetitive Assessment\nBeachhead Market \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″]\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/launch-mn-value-proposition-design-webinar/ CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/university-of-minnesota-logo-umn-png_600x600-e1765552489241.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 CREATED:20251212T152932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T155252Z UID:10000853-1768222800-1768321800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:University of Minnesota - CTSI: Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals Workshop\nUniversity of Minnesota | Clinical and Translational Science Institute\nPresented by John D. Robertson\, Ph.D. | Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops\n[vc_column_text css=””]January 12 and 13\, 2026 | 1–4:30pm CT | Virtual \nCost: $300\nRegistration Deadline: December 26 \nNational speaker and grant-writing expert John D. Robertson\, PhD\, will lead a comprehensive\, practical discussion on the key concepts and strategies that matter most when developing a strong proposal. The seminar will be fully virtual and will not be recorded\, so please be sure you can attend the live session before registering. Designed for anyone who supports or participates in the grant-writing process—including investigators\, staff\, students\, trainees\, and community partners—the content is focused on NIH proposals but offers valuable guidance that applies to many other national funding agencies as well.[/vc_column_text]\n Go to Registration\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/university-of-minnesota-ctsi-202512/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/university-of-minnesota-logo-umn-png_600x600-e1765552489241.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 CREATED:20251013T173027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T201851Z UID:10000598-1762851600-1762867800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Women Innovators Conference DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\nWomen Innovators Conference\n[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Ignite Your Innovation Journey[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025 | 9 AM – 1:30 PM | McNamara Alumni Center \nStudents/Special Guests: Free\nStaff/Faculty: $10\nExternal Attendees: $25[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This annual professional development summit is open to all and designed to help innovators turn bold ideas into meaningful impact. While the event welcomes participants of every background\, many sessions will spotlight the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women entrepreneurs. Through inspiring keynotes\, engaging panels\, and hands-on workshops\, attendees will explore actionable solutions\, share experiences\, and build lasting connections that empower innovation across industries.[/vc_column_text]\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″]\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/women-innovators-conf/ LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 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;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 CREATED:20240308T164543Z 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DMDC2026_artboard_4_1.png.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 CREATED:20250207T232202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T161910Z UID:10000711-1743595200-1743597000@minnesotasbir.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025_UMN_Medtronic_Unlock_da8164aa-edd6-48a3-ad68-dcf1d39b31ba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 CREATED:20250207T231819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T232113Z UID:10000710-1742472000-1742473800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Mini Webinar Series: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners - 2 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-2/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025_UMN_Medtronic_Unlock_da8164aa-edd6-48a3-ad68-dcf1d39b31ba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 CREATED:20250207T231538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T231538Z UID:10000709-1741348800-1741350600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Mini Webinar Series: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners 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/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025_UMN_Medtronic_Unlock_da8164aa-edd6-48a3-ad68-dcf1d39b31ba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T081933 CREATED:20240202T160558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T161030Z UID:10000229-1709121600-1709125200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:AI for Mental Health Prediction in Social Media—Promises\, Perils\, and Visions of the Future DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\nAI for Mental Health Prediction in Social Media—Promises\, Perils\, and Visions of the Future\nUniversity of Minnesota – College of Science & Engineering\n[vc_column_text]Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now at the forefront of technological interest in solving socially challenging problems\, like identifying people who may discuss dangerous mental illness behaviors online (e.g. suicidal ideation\, self-injury\, and opioid addiction). We urgently need better AI to handle the volume and risk of this content in social networks. However\, it is important to create AI and interventions in this space that are ethical and helpful\, or we risk harming the very people we intend to help.Assistant Professor Stevie Chancellor will discuss the promises and perils for AI that predicts and intervenes in mental health in social media\, and what we can do to make it more technically rigorous\, ethical\, and compassionate toward people in distress. She will discuss recent work in her research group on TikTok and mental health\, and visions for the future of AI to assist in socially hard problems.[/vc_column_text]\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/ai-for-mental-health-prediction-in-social-media-promises-perils-and-visions-of-the-future/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR