BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//MNSBIR Inc. - ECPv6.16.2//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:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T011209
CREATED:20260211T165351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T161919Z
UID:10000860-1775566800-1775581200@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Vision Unlocked
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]Vision Unlocked Startup Version[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”subtitle”]From Swirl to Sprint: 90 Days to Real Momentum[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”leader-text”]Identify and build on your purpose\, vision\, mission and strategic anchors to focus and define realistic\, achievable goals in 90 days[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]Presented by Mark Stockhowe \nDate: April 7\, 2026\nTime: 1 – 5 PM CT[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]Who Should Attend\nVisionary founders\n(pre-seed to seed\, team size 1–10) \nWhere\nMcNamara Alumni Center\nTechnology Commercialization Center \nCost (Per Person)\n$59[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/5″ rc_add_shadow=”small-shadow”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1771474446514{background-color: #EDF1F5 !important;}”] \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\n\n4-hour Interactive Workshop\n\n\n90-day Clarity Sprint (One Goal\,One Meeting\, One Scoreboard)\n\n\nA first Roles & Responsibilities sketch\n\n\nA running Idea Bank\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]Who Should Attend\nVisionary founders\n(Team size 1–10) \n\nWhere\nMcNamara Alumni Center\nDiscovery Nexus\nLaukka Conference Room \n\nCost (Per Person)\n$99[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″ content_width=”80″ horizontal_content_position=”center” grve_css=”{“desktop“:{“margin-top“:“25“\,“margin-right“:“25“\,“margin-bottom“:“25“\,“margin-left“:“25“\,“padding-top“:“25“\,“padding-right“:“25“\,“padding-bottom“:“25“\,“padding-left“:“25“\,“class“:“grve-wpb-1771515389435“}}”][vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”]What’s Included \n4-hour Interactive Workshop \n\n90-day Clarity Sprint (One Goal\, One Meeting\, One Scoreboard) \n\nA first Roles & Responsibilities sketch \n\nA running Idea Bank \n\nOne Hour 1:1 Meeting with Mark Stockhowe[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Early-stage\, innovation-driven companies move fast\, but speed can work against you as teams grow\, customers add complexity\, and informal ways of working begin to strain. Founders often feel the tension between staying agile today and building something that won’t break as the company scales. Decisions multiply\, priorities compete\, and what once lived in the founder’s head must become shared clarity across the team. \nThis workshop helps founders and small leadership teams build resilience by aligning on what matters now\, anticipating the challenges ahead\, and making intentional choices that support both near-term execution and long-term growth. Rather than adding heavy process\, the focus is on establishing a strong foundation that reduces friction\, improves decision-making\, and allows the company to start with simplicity—adding structure and capability only when it creates real value. \nAt this workshop\, Mark will equip participants with: \n\nHow to build operational rhythm and focus without stifling your creative spark.\nActionable steps to deliver immediate traction.\nThe framework for turning a visionary concept into a disciplined\, scalable machine.\n\nFounders will leave with a clear\, practical framework for aligning their team today while positioning the company to grow and scale sanely in the future.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout the Presenter:\nWorkshop facilitator Mark Stockhowe helps visionary founders bridge the gap from “big idea” to “big business.” An experienced operator and advisor\, he has spent his career supporting innovation-driven companies as they grow\, working with organizations ranging from a handful of employees to hundreds. With deep roots in healthcare and IT\, Mark has a knack for helping early-stage teams convert technical potential into commercial reality\, while guiding founders and leadership teams through growth\, alignment\, and execution challenges without losing momentum. \nBeyond his current role leading an emerging medical diagnostics company\, Mark is the architect of the Swirl to Scale™ System—an “operating system for innovation” that provides a roadmap for businesses journeying from startup to $100M\, helping leaders replace chaos with clarity and sustainable progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/vision-unlocked/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Basic-Education-Logo-circle.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T011209
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:20251013T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T011209
CREATED:20250725T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T162208Z
UID:10000831-1760340600-1760374800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:2025 Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n2025 Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit\n[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]October 13\, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM  | McNamara Alumni Center \nMark your calendars for the 2025 Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit! \nFor the first time ever\, six of Minnesota’s leading energy and electrification organizations are joining forces to create the most comprehensive energy innovation event of the year. \nJoin us at the McNamara Alumni Center for a day filled with vibrant discussions\, presentations\, and networking opportunities. This in-person event brings together industry leaders\, experts\, and innovators in the energy sector to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of energy and electrification in Minnesota. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with Minnesota’s energy community\, gain valuable insights\, and be part of the conversation driving energy innovation in the state. \nMore event details → https://mnenergysummit.org/ \nOrganizing partners: \nThis event is a joint effort between the MN Center for Electrification Opportunity\, Grid Catalyst\, Recharge America\, MN Center for Transportation Studies\, and the Beneficial Electrification League. \nThis year’s summit brings together the annual Electroposium\, Recharge Minnesota Symposium\, Electrify MN\, and MN Cleantech Innovation Summit events under one roof. \nEarly bird pricing now until August 1\, 2025.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/2025-mn-energy-inno-summit/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_10_mn-energy-innovation-summit1748444601177.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20260525T011209
CREATED:20250123T165242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T165532Z
UID:10000706-1740441600-1740527999@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:DARPAConnect’s Regional Pop-Up 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nDARPAConnect’s Regional Pop-Up 2025: Minneapolis[vc_column_text] \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025\nTime: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT\nLocation: McNamara Alumni Center\, University of Minnesota\, Minneapolis\, MN (and virtually)\nRegistration Link: https://www.darpa.mil/events/2025/darpaconnect-minneapolis[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)\, in collaboration with the Applied Research Institute and the University of Minnesota\, is hosting a DARPAConnect Regional Pop-Up event in Minneapolis\, MN\, on Tuesday\, Feb. 25\, 2025. \nWith the goal of breaking down barriers to entry\, this event is designed to educate\, motivate\, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses\, industry\, and academia to engage with DARPA and contribute to growing the national security innovation ecosystem. \nThis one-day event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into DARPA through engaging sessions led by DARPA office directors\, program managers\, and staff. Additionally\, participants will have the chance to ask questions and receive answers directly from DARPA leadership. \nConversations with DARPA leaders and program managers will be available exclusively to our in-person attendees during networking opportunities throughout the day. In-person registration also includes breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n		register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/darpaconnects-regional-pop-up-2025/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T011209
CREATED:20240408T154207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T230222Z
UID:10000518-1721376000-1721404800@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund Road Tour: Great Lakes: Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\nAmerica’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour: Great Lakes\nMinneapolis\, MN\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ text_align=”center”]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row rc_heading_color=”primary-2″][vc_column width=”1/2″ content_width=”85″][vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”] \nDate: Friday\, July 19th\, 2024 \nTime: 8 AM – 4 PM (Doors open at 7 am) \nLocation: University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center \nCost: $50 (Includes coffee & snacks) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description” css=”.vc_custom_1715227277513{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”] \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event at the University of Minnesota\, McNamara Alumni Center on July 19! The America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour is a great opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow your business. Discover the latest funding opportunities that support research\, development and commercialization of novel products and services for worldwide impact. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description” css=”.vc_custom_1715227488165{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”] \nLearn more… \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/americas-seed-fund-2024-road-tour-minneapolis/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GL_2024-e1720562084442.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T011209
CREATED:20240329T195452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T195452Z
UID:10000519-1713285000-1713294000@minnesotasbir.org
SUMMARY:Black\, Indigenous Women\, & Women of Color in STEM Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]Black\, Indigenous Women\, & Women of Color in STEM Networking EventTuesday\, April 16\, 2024 | 4:30-7 PM \nMCNamara Alumni Center \nThis event will connect underrepresented undergraduate women with professional black\, indigenous women & women of color in STEM fields\, and expose them to various career options. Parking Vouchers and appetizers from D’amico & Sons will be provided. \n		RSVP\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/biwwc-in-stem/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR