Events

Technology showcases

We offer ongoing showcases for those interested in learning about emerging technologies and startup opportunities from the University of Minnesota. The events include brief presentations on featured technologies and related topics, ranging from therapeutics and medical devices to innovations in transportation and energy.

Sept. 27, 2012 - Innovation Showcase: Software & Physical Sciences

March 22, 2012 - Life sciences

See presentations

Jan. 19, 2012 - Transportation, medicine and education

See presentations

May 7, 2013 - Life Sciences Innovation Showcase

Presentations coming soon

Startup seminars

The OTC hosts free startup seminars for U of M faculty, graduate students and postdocs. These seminars provide a great opportunity to learn about the creation of new companies based on university research and to connect with startup resources.

Oct. 3, 2012 - Startup seminar with Phil Soran, serial entrepreneur

April 19, 2012 - Managing IP and conflict of interest

Feb. 15, 2012 - Financing a startup

May 7, 2013 - 3rd Annual Venture Investor Forum

See videos from past startup workshops

Other events

Pharmaceutical Development Workshops

These workshops aim to educate university researchers about grant funding and drug-development guidance from academic and industry experts offered by the Committee for Pharmaceutical Development.

See upcoming events from the CPD

Venture Center Investor Forum

This exclusive, annual event introduces early-stage investors to exciting startup opportunities based on U of M research.
See videos from the 2012 forum

Entrepreneur Event

This event is targeted towards business executives and entrepreneurs interested in learning more about building a start-up with U of MN technology.
Register for the first event on March 26th, 2013