Upcoming Events
- January
- January 26
- Energy and Biobased ProductsForward in Energy ForumJanuary 26, 4:30 pm, OnlineThey say the stone age didn’t end for a lack of stones. What’s the future for biofuels and bio-based materials . . .
- January 27
- Online Retail Marketing for Small BusinessJanuary 27, 2:00 pm, OnlineTo stay competitive during the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have had to figure out how to get online and bring . . .
- January 31
- Application deadline for Innovation to Market (I2M)A free, non-credit program for campus innovatorsJanuary 31, All day, Online application and classroom sessions.I2M is an entry point for innovators, seekers of creative solutions, designers of novel approaches to social problems or makers . . .
- February
- February 3
- Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch via WebExErica Gruen, Emmy Award-winning TV producer and executive, Principal of Quantum Media and former President/CEO of the Food NetworkFebruary 3, 12:15 pm, OnlineCome join us via WebEx to meet Erica Gruen who is known for masterminding one of television’s biggest brands as . . .
- February 4
- Don’t get Pigeon-Holed: What a Super-Varied Career Has Taught Me About Working in the Software IndustryPeter Commons, VP Engineering, ZendeskFebruary 4, 4:00 pm, Online. . .
- February 9
- The Freelance Economy: How to make money at homeFebruary 9, 12:00 pm, OnlineThis webinar is for both freelancers and small businesses and focuses on the exploding work from home culture. It describes . . .
- February 10
- Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep WorkshopFebruary 10, 8:30 am, OnlineIn this workshop, Jim Greenwood will walk you through the 7 steps of preparing and submitting a competitive Phase I . . .
- Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch via WebExBrandon Farwell, General Partner of XfundFebruary 10, 12:15 pm, OnlineCome join us to meet Brandon Farwell, a seasoned investment professional, with experience in sales operations and corporate development and . . .
- Discovery to Product's Virtual Open HouseLearn about free trainings and mentoring for campus innovatorsFebruary 10, 12:30 pm, Online, connection information will be sent to registrants in advance.Do you have a creative solution that has the potential for commercial and/or social impact? Come to Discovery to Product’s . . .
- February 11
- BizSmart SprintFebruary 11, 4:00 pm, OnlineBiz Smart Sprint is your introduction into the world of entrepreneurship. In this live, virtual 6-week course, you will learn . . .
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