BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MNSBIR Inc. - ECPv6.18.2//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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T113000 DTSTAMP:20241206T154102Z CREATED:20241001T154930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T154102Z UID:10000611-1731492000-1731497400@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Ask-Us-Anything DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\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 self-paced learning materials. \nThis FREE session is offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/ask-us-anything/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES: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:20240725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T140000 DTSTAMP:20240724T012642Z CREATED:20240724T012642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T012642Z UID:10000596-1721912400-1721916000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Department of Energy Topic Webinars - FY2025 Topics 12-22 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]\nDepartment of Energy\nFY 2025 Phase I Release 1: BER and FES Topics (12-22)\nRegister Here\n[vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”]Wednesday\, July 24 | 1 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][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”] \n\n\n\n\nFOA Will Be Issued For Phase I-Release 1 Topics\n\n\nMonday\, August 5\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nhttps://science.osti.gov/sbir/Funding-Opportunities \nIn FY 2022\, DOE issued $348 million in SBIR/STTR awards to over 650 small businesses. \nThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs encourage U.S. small businesses to engage in high-risk\, innovative research and technology development with the potential for future commercialization. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science administers the programs and awards projects in technology areas across the entire department. \nSBIR/STTR Phase I awards are up to $200\,000 for six months to one year. Details on the topics for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Phase I release of the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) can be found here. \nMandatory Letters of Intent (LOI) are due Monday\, August 26\, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/department-of-energy-topic-webinars-fy2025-topics-12-22/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom 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:20240724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T140000 DTSTAMP:20240724T011953Z CREATED:20240615T055726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T011953Z UID:10000526-1721826000-1721829600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Department of Energy Topic Webinars - FY2025 Topics 12-22 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]\nDepartment of Energy\nFY 2025 Phase I Release 1: BER and FES Topics (12-22)\nRegister Here\n[vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”]Wednesday\, July 24 | 1 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][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”] \n\n\n\n\nFOA Will Be Issued For Phase I-Release 1 Topics\n\n\nMonday\, August 5\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nhttps://science.osti.gov/sbir/Funding-Opportunities \nIn FY 2022\, DOE issued $348 million in SBIR/STTR awards to over 650 small businesses. \nThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs encourage U.S. small businesses to engage in high-risk\, innovative research and technology development with the potential for future commercialization. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science administers the programs and awards projects in technology areas across the entire department. \nSBIR/STTR Phase I awards are up to $200\,000 for six months to one year. Details on the topics for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Phase I release of the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) can be found here. \nMandatory Letters of Intent (LOI) are due Monday\, August 26\, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/doe-topics-fy2025-12-22/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom 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:20240626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T143000 DTSTAMP:20240503T150536Z CREATED:20240503T150536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T150536Z UID:10000525-1719406800-1719412200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: Environmental Protection Agency DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]SBIR/STTR 201: Enviromental Protection Agency[vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”]Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 PM[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]One of 11 federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs launched over 40 years ago\, EPA’s SBIR program is the small program with a big mission\, to protect human health and the environment. As part of “America’s Seed Fund\,” EPA SBIR funds small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative environmental technologies in broad focus areas which include clean and safe water\, air quality and climate\, land revitalization\, homeland security\, sustainable materials management/circular economy\, safer chemicals\, and risk assessment. Proposals should be responsive to the annual topics under these broad areas. \nProgram Objectives \n\nSupport for innovative green technology\nFocus on commercialization\nCommunication of successes\nProtect the planet\n\n[/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][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Previous EPA Solicitation Topics” tab_id=”1713926413778-8082f272-e41d”][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]The next EPA SBIR solicitation is anticipated to open in June 2024. Specific topic areas change from year to year. \nFor reference\, the 2023-2024 topics were: \nClean and Safe Water \n\nZero-liquid discharge and brine concentrate minimization\nTreatment and destruction of PFAS in wastewater and other waste streams\nHABs sensors that can monitor cyanobacteria and toxins\n\nAir Quality & Climate \n\nInnovative technologies to clean indoor air during wildfire smoke events and other high pollution days\nAir pollution control technologies for urban small sources\n\nLand \n\nInnovations in slurry injection technology for complex waste treatment and disposal\n\nHomeland Security \n\nAI-based indoor mapping and localization using smartphone sensor data Circular\n\nEconomy/Sustainable Material \n\nInnovative technologies that help consumers prevent food waste in the acquisition\, preparation\, and storage of food\nInnovative technologies or materials that will improve the U.S. recycling system\nInnovative material reduction and reuse solutions to lower embodied carbon in the built environment\n\nSafer Chemicals \n\nRubber anti-degradant technologies for tires and other rubber products that are lower concern for human health and the environment\nInnovative enhanced efficiency fertilizers\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-201-epa/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES: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:20240612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T143000 DTSTAMP:20240503T145937Z CREATED:20240503T145937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T145937Z UID:10000524-1718197200-1718202600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]SBIR/STTR 201: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)[vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”]Wednesday\, June 12\, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 PM[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Unlike fundamental research\, the USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative\, disruptive technologies and enable the application of research advancements from conception into the market. The STTR program aims to foster technology transfer through formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. \nProjects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR/STTR topic areas. USDA SBIR/STTR’s flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA’s vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land\, air\, and water. The USDA SBIR/STTR programs have awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983\, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential\, and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas. Click below for more SBIR/STTR information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-201-usda/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES: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:20240429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T113000 DTSTAMP:20240423T021037Z CREATED:20240422T152057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T021037Z UID:10000523-1714384800-1714390200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR 24.2 and STTR 24.B DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]SBIR/STTR 201: Department of Defense[vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”]Wednesday\, May 2\, 2024 | 10 – 11:30 AM[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]Broad Agency Announcements \nSBIR 24.2 and STTR 24.B \nPre-Release | April 17\, 2024 \nOpen | May 15\, 2024 \nClose | June 12\, 2024\, 12 PM ET[/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][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”] \nIn this Broad Agency Announcement\, the participating DoD Components are:\n\nDepartment of Navy (Navy)\nDepartment of Air Force (Air Force)\nDefense Health Agency (DHA)\nDefense Logistics Agency (DLA)\nDefense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)\nMissile Defense Agency (MDA)\nOffice of the Secretary of Defense – National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (OSD – NGA)\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n View Topics\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbirsttr201-dod-2024-4-29/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events,SBIR/STTR 201: Agency Deep Dives 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:20240228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T130000 DTSTAMP:20240202T161030Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T150000 DTSTAMP:20240130T175037Z CREATED:20240130T175037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T175037Z UID:10000218-1707314400-1707318000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Department of Energy: What's New & Registrations - Feb 7 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\n Register for Session\n Department of Energy: “Ask Us” Webinar Series\nWhat’s New & Registrations[vc_column_text]Do you have questions about preparing your DOE SBIR/STTR application? Join this FY 2024 Phase I Release 2 SBIR/STTR Application Process Q&A webinar series and bring your questions to us![/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Partcipating Offices In Release 2″ tab_id=”1706635269522-58710928-2bc2″][vc_column_text] \n\nNuclear Nonproliferation (NNSA)\nCybersecurity\, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER)\nEnergy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)\nElecricty (OE)\nNuclear Energy (NE)\nEnvironmental Management (EM)\nFossil Energy and Carbon Management\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Topics” tab_id=”1706634850096-b63029b0-8268″][vc_column_text]Phase I Release 2 Topics \nNE AND NNSA TOPICS \n\nQuantum Sensors For Underground Nuclear Explosion Monitoring\nRadiation Resistant Plastic Encapsulated Microciruits\nArtificial Intelligence\nAutonomous Radiation Sensing And Mapping\nHigh-Energy X-Ray Sources For Field Radiography\nAlternative Radiological Source Technologies\nTechnology For Future Remote Detection Sensing\nAdvanced Technologies For Nuclear Energy\nAdvanced Technologies For Nuclear Waste\n\nCESER\, OE AND FECM TOPICS \n\nEnergy Systems\nCybersecurity\, Advanced Grid Technologies\nAdvanced Battery Management And Sensors For Grid-Tied Energy Storage\nCarbon Capture\, Conversion\, And Storage\nCarbon Dioxide Removal\nHydrogen Technologies\nCritical Minerals And Materials Applications\nCarbon Ore Processing\nAdvanced Remediation Technologies\n\nEERE TOPICS \n\nAdvanced Materials And Manufacturing Technologies\nIndustrial Efficiency And Decarbonization Office (Iedo)\nBioenergy Technologies\nBuilding Technologies\nGeothermal\nHydrogen And Fuel Cell Technologies\nSolar Energy Technologies\nWater Power Technologies (Fast-Track Only)\nWater Power Technologies\nWind Energy Technologies Overview\nOffshore Wind Environmental Monitoring Technology Development\nJoint Wind Energy Technologies Office/Office Of Electricity Topic: Energy Storage For Wind\nVehicle Technologies Office\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/department-of-energy-whats-new-2024-feb/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T150000 DTSTAMP:20240130T175024Z CREATED:20240130T173328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T175024Z UID:10000217-1706709600-1706713200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Department of Energy: Letter of Intent- Jan 31 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\n Register for Session\n Department of Energy: “Ask Us” Webinar Series\nLetter of Intent[vc_column_text]Do you have questions about preparing your DOE SBIR/STTR application? Join this FY 2024 Phase I Release 2 SBIR/STTR Application Process Q&A webinar series and bring your questions to us![/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Partcipating Offices In Release 2″ tab_id=”1706635269522-58710928-2bc2″][vc_column_text] \n\nNuclear Nonproliferation (NNSA)\nCybersecurity\, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER)\nEnergy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)\nElecricty (OE)\nNuclear Energy (NE)\nEnvironmental Management (EM)\nFossil Energy and Carbon Management\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Topics” tab_id=”1706634850096-b63029b0-8268″][vc_column_text]Phase I Release 2 Topics \nNE AND NNSA TOPICS \n\nQuantum Sensors For Underground Nuclear Explosion Monitoring\nRadiation Resistant Plastic Encapsulated Microciruits\nArtificial Intelligence\nAutonomous Radiation Sensing And Mapping\nHigh-Energy X-Ray Sources For Field Radiography\nAlternative Radiological Source Technologies\nTechnology For Future Remote Detection Sensing\nAdvanced Technologies For Nuclear Energy\nAdvanced Technologies For Nuclear Waste\n\nCESER\, OE AND FECM TOPICS \n\nEnergy Systems\nCybersecurity\, Advanced Grid Technologies\nAdvanced Battery Management And Sensors For Grid-Tied Energy Storage\nCarbon Capture\, Conversion\, And Storage\nCarbon Dioxide Removal\nHydrogen Technologies\nCritical Minerals And Materials Applications\nCarbon Ore Processing\nAdvanced Remediation Technologies\n\nEERE TOPICS \n\nAdvanced Materials And Manufacturing Technologies\nIndustrial Efficiency And Decarbonization Office (Iedo)\nBioenergy Technologies\nBuilding Technologies\nGeothermal\nHydrogen And Fuel Cell Technologies\nSolar Energy Technologies\nWater Power Technologies (Fast-Track Only)\nWater Power Technologies\nWind Energy Technologies Overview\nOffshore Wind Environmental Monitoring Technology Development\nJoint Wind Energy Technologies Office/Office Of Electricity Topic: Energy Storage For Wind\nVehicle Technologies Office\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/doe-askus-2024-jan31/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T113000 DTSTAMP:20240130T230037Z CREATED:20240125T222630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T230037Z UID:10000146-1706695200-1706700600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]SBIR/STTR 201: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[vc_column_text]During this 90-minute session\, we will cover the key aspects of a competitive application from the key sections of the application\, the budget\, the technical team\, the market opportunity\, letters of support and much more.  This is a hands-on session to share how to apply for funding. \nMNSBIR\, Inc.’s mission is to deliver outreach\, education\, and confidential coaching and assistance to enable startups and small businesses to secure funding from America’s Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) to convert research into products and services for domestic and international market opportunities. \nThe NASA SBIR/STTR program funds the research\, development\, and demonstration of innovative technologies that fulfill NASA needs as described in the annual solicitations and have significant potential for successful commercialization.  The NASA SBIR/STTR Program consists of three phases.  Competing and securing funding in Phase I is required to access funding in future years. \nStartups and small businesses with fewer than 500 employees are encouraged to apply for funding.  Engagement with non-profit research institution (RI) such as a university or a research laboratory is highly encouraged to enhance the project and the team’s capabilities. Your journey starts with a Phase I\, but the ultimate goal is to reach Phase III where you get infused into a NASA mission and/or commercialize.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-201-nasa-2024-jan-17-2/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events,SBIR/STTR 201: Agency Deep Dives 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:20240130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T150000 DTSTAMP:20240117T001604Z CREATED:20240117T001604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T001604Z UID:10000168-1706612400-1706626800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:DAF CISO's Blue Cyber “Cybersecurity Resources Lollapalooza”: 12 Federal Agencies offer their services to US Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]Department of the Air Force/Space Force CISO’s Small Business Cybersecurity Ask-Me-Anything Webinar Series\nCybersecurity Resources Lollapalooza: 12 Federal Agencies offer their services to US Small Businesses\n[vc_column_text]Free and Open to the Public. \nJoin hundreds of U.S. Small Businesses to hear 12 federal agencies have services created to assist US Small Business with their journey to cybersecurity. These agencies have combined tens of thousands of dollars of free services to US Small Businesses and DoD suppliers. Four hours of information you can use that very day! Four hours of free help to your small business so you reduce your exposure to cybercrime and ensure your small business continues to flourish and drive American forward. \nLimited to the first 500 who sign-in. \n[/vc_column_text]\n \n Register for Session\n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/daf-cisos-blue-cyber-cybersecurity-resources-lollapalooza-jan30-2/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T113000 DTSTAMP:20240110T054544Z CREATED:20240103T185957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T054544Z UID:10000148-1706090400-1706095800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: Department of Transportation (DOT) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]SBIR/STTR 201: Department of Transportation[vc_column_text]U.S. DOT’s highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awards contracts to domestic small businesses to pursue research on and develop innovative solutions to our nation’s transportation challenges. \nLearn the Department of Transportation’s strategic goals\, funding mechanisms and review processes\, as well as and tips and guidelines on submitting a successful application to fund your path to commercialization.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”register”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-201-dept-of-transportation-2024-jan-24/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events,SBIR/STTR 201: Agency Deep Dives 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:20240122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T113000 DTSTAMP:20240103T180306Z CREATED:20240103T180305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T180306Z UID:10000111-1705917600-1705923000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: National Science Foundation DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\n Register for Session\n SBIR/STTR 201: National Science Foundation[vc_column_text]Access ~$2M for your transformative project with strong commercial potential. \nThe National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. The NSF funds high-risk\, high-payoff projects across the spectrum of science\, technology\, engineering\, and manufacturing. Minnesota firms with a formal NSF project pitch invitation are entered into the SBIR/STTR Catalyst. \nDownload a searchable PDF of the full list of technology topic areas that also includes descriptions of the subtopics. \nNSF broad technology topic areas include: \n\nAdvanced Analytics\nAdvanced Manufacturing\nAdvanced Materials\nArtificial Intelligence\nAugmented and Virtual Reality\nBiological Technologies\nBiomedical Technologies\nChemical Technologies\nCloud and High-Performance Computing\nCybersecurity and Authentication\nDigital Health\nDistributed Ledger\nEnergy Technologies\nEnvironmental Technologies\nHuman-Computer Interaction\nInstrumentation and Hardware Systems\nInternet of Things\nLearning and Cognition Technologies\nMedical Devices\nMobility\nNanotechnology\nOther Topics\nPharmaceutical Technologies\nPhotonics\nPower Management\nQuantum Information Technologies\nRobotics\nSemiconductors\nSpace\nWireless Technologies\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”register”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nsf-201-jan22-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events,SBIR/STTR 201: Agency Deep Dives 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:20240118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T113000 DTSTAMP:20240103T180229Z CREATED:20240103T180228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T180229Z UID:10000154-1705572000-1705577400@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:The Evolution of CFOs in Startup Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\n Register for Session\n The Evolution of CFOs in Startup Ecosystems[vc_column_text] \nDiscover how the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has transformed from traditional financial gatekeepers to strategic business leaders\, making a profound impact on startups. This session is designed for CEOs\, founders\, and university startups aspiring to launch and lead successful businesses. Learn how modern CFOs drive growth\, adapt to startup needs\, navigate the dynamic world of entrepreneurship\, and build operational plans that detail how funding will be used and how much is needed. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and network with fellow entrepreneurs. It’s never too early to engage with a strategic CFO. \nPresenter: Bryan Knipe\, Founder and CEO\, TriPinnacle Advisors \ntripinnacleadvisors.com \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”register”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/evolution-of-cfos-in-startup-ecosystems-2024-jan-18-2/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES: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:20240109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T140000 DTSTAMP:20240103T173811Z CREATED:20231215T053640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T173811Z UID:10000152-1704801600-1704808800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:DAF CISO’s Blue Cyber “The Proposed CMMC Level 2: Basic Cyber Hygiene" DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]Department of the Air Force/Space Force CISO’s Small Business Cybersecurity Ask-Me-Anything Webinar Series\n“The Proposed CMMC Level 2: Basic Cyber Hygiene”\n[vc_column_text]A free\, public\, small business cybersecurity and information protection Ask-Me-Anything from the Department of the Air Force / Space Force\, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)\, hosted by Kelley Kiernan. \nA kickoff from co-host the Vermont APEX Accelerator and hosted by the Wright Brothers Institute Small Biz Hub \nAll of the DAF CISO’s Blue Cyber educational material presented at these events can be found at: https://www.safcn.af.mil/CISO/Small-Business-Cybersecurity-Information/[/vc_column_text]\n \n Register for Session\n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/cybersecurity-ask-me-anything-2024-jan-9/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T113000 DTSTAMP:20231106T162449Z CREATED:20231016T172442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T162449Z UID:10000102-1701079200-1701084600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: National Science Foundation DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\n Register for Session\n National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR 201: Agency Deep DiveAccess ~$2M for your transformative project with strong commercial potential.[vc_column_text]The National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. The NSF funds high-risk\, high-payoff projects across the spectrum of science\, technology\, engineering\, and manufacturing. Minnesota firms with a formal NSF project pitch invitation are entered into the SBIR/STTR Catalyst. \nDownload a searchable PDF of the full list of technology topic areas that also includes descriptions of the subtopics. \nNSF broad technology topic areas include: \n\nAdvanced Analytics\nAdvanced Manufacturing\nAdvanced Materials\nArtificial Intelligence\nAugmented and Virtual Reality\nBiological Technologies\nBiomedical Technologies\nChemical Technologies\nCloud and High-Performance Computing\nCybersecurity and Authentication\nDigital Health\nDistributed Ledger\nEnergy Technologies\nEnvironmental Technologies\nHuman-Computer Interaction\nInstrumentation and Hardware Systems\nInternet of Things\nLearning and Cognition Technologies\nMedical Devices\nMobility\nNanotechnology\nOther Topics\nPharmaceutical Technologies\nPhotonics\nPower Management\nQuantum Information Technologies\nRobotics\nSemiconductors\nSpace\nWireless Technologies\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”register”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/201-nsf-sbir-sttr-nov27/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T113000 DTSTAMP:20231114T174521Z CREATED:20231109T002558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174521Z UID:10000131-1700128800-1700134200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Phase III - How the General Services Administration Is Bridging the Valley of Death DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\nSBIR/STTR Phase III – How General Services Administration Is Helping to Bridge the “Valley of Death”\n\nThe Commercialization Phase and Sole-Source Federal Contracts\n[vc_column_text]The General Services Administration is a $45B federal procurement office. Since FY18\, they have assisted multiple firms to transition their SBIR/STTR funded products or services into Phase III awards (government sales). You won’t want to miss this session. \nThe SBIR/STTR Programs are focused on transition and commercialization\, and it is important for SBIR/STTR funded businesses to be informed about the various phases and opportunities available. \nWhat is Phase III? \nPhase III refers to work that derives from\, extends\, or completes an effort made under prior SBIR/STTR Funding Agreements\, but is funded by sources other than the SBIR/STTR programs. Phase III work is typically oriented towards Commercialization of SBIR/STTR research or technology\, including through further R/R&D work. \nPhase III is a crucial stage for the commercialization of SBIR/STTR research or technology. It’s an exciting opportunity for businesses to take their innovative products or services to the next level and make a real impact in the federal government procurement arena.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-phase-3-nov-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T113000 DTSTAMP:20230402T201447Z CREATED:20230328T193808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T201447Z UID:10000033-1681812000-1681817400@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Developing a Multi-Agency Strategy to Secure SBIR/STTR Investments DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]Developing a Multi-Agency Strategy to Secure SBIR/STTR Investments\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/developing-a-multi-agency-strategy/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T103000 DTSTAMP:20230328T184646Z CREATED:20230328T184518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T184646Z UID:10000032-1680771600-1680777000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:Raising Capital Options DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]Raising Capital OptionsWebinar featuring Jen Randolph Reise\, JD\, Securities Attorney\n Register Here\n [vc_column_text] \nApril 6\, 2023\, 10:30 AM | FREE\nThe most daunting task of an entrepreneur is raising capital. After you’ve ballparked how much you’ll need\, next you and your attorney need to navigate the types of offerings and draft investment documents to review with potential investors. Join me for a webinar\, featuring Jen Randolph Reise\, JD\, securities attorney\, all about investment instruments: \n\nOptions to raise capital: debt\, convertible debt\, SAFEs\, common and preferred stock\, Reg D offerings\, crowdfunding\, etc.\nThe types of documents you need for the various options\nWhen to choose one form of investment over another\nTypes of investors and insights on rounds\, discounts and due diligence\nTrends in investment vehicle usage\nTips and what to watch out for\n\nJen is a Minnesota attorney and entrepreneur. Through her firm\, Reise Law (www.reiselaw.com)\, she advises business owners on formation\, capital raising\, and other corporate issues. She is passionate about helping founders manage risk proactively and maintain control while raising the capital they need. After graduating law school summa cum laude in 2007\, she was in private practice at the Minneapolis office of Taft\, Stettinus & Hollister (formerly Briggs and Morgan)\, and spent four years in-house as SEC and compliance counsel at a public company. She then served as a Visiting Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law for three years\, where she taught doctrinal business law courses with an emphasis on transactional law and business skills. \nAfter the discussion\, stay with us for Q&A to get your questions answered.[/vc_column_text]\n Register Here\n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/raising-capital-options2/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR