MIN-Corps Blog: February 2019

Friday, February 8, 2019

Spring 2019 Innovation Commercialization Bootcamps and Workshops

For researchers curious about bringing their innovations to market
Free to students, research staff, faculty and UMN-related startups

Commercialization Bootcamps

Overview of commercialization principles, practices and resources. Includes intro to Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization office, and panel of academics sharing their commercialization experiences.

For researchers seeking a broad understanding of commercialization strategies and considerations.

Medical
February 20, 1:00pm-5:00pm – East Bank
Register here

Science & Engineering
February 21, 1:00pm-5:00pm – East Bank
Register here

Ag, Biotech & Environment
February 22, 9:00am-1:00pm – St Paul
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Value Proposition Design Workshops

4-session series: Product-Market Fit, Customer Discovery, Commercialization Pathway, Market Assessment.

For researchers exploring the market potential of specific innovations.

$3,000 grant for customer research. Potential qualification for NSF I-Corps National Teams, including $50,0000 grant.

Medical
March 6, 13, 27 & April 10 1:00pm-4:00pm
Register here

Science & Engineering
March 7, 14, 28 & April 11 1:00pm-4:00pm
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Ag, Biotech & Environment
March 8, 15, 29 & April 12 9:00am-noon
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About MIN-Corps

MIN-Corps is the University of Minnesota site of the National Innovation Corps, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. We collaborate with technology commercialization initiatives across the University of Minnesota, including:

MnDRIVE - Minnesota’s Discovery, Research, and Innovation Economy – is a landmark partnership between the University and the state of Minnesota that aligns areas of University research strength with the state’s key and emerging industries to address grand challenges.

MN-REACH - Minnesota Research And Commercialization Hub - is a joint effort between the University and the National Institutes of Health that provides the initial investment and resources to nurture innovators to develop high priority technologies within the NIH's mission.

Office for Technology Commercialization (OTC) - the University of Minnesota technology transfer office that oversees all aspects of technology commercialization at the University, including patenting, licensing to established companies, and startups spun out of the University.