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UMN Names New Apple 'Triumph'

Feb 15, 2021

The new apple, a cross of Honeycrisp and Liberty, is red with a tart flavor and should be available in grocery stores in three to four years.

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Welcome Michelle Maryns!

Feb 4, 2021

Tech Comm has been working hard to elevate issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).  As part of this commitment, Tech Comm recently hired a part-time EDI contractor, Michelle Maryns.

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'This Is a Game-Changer': UMN Spinoff Launches Face Mask It Says Can Kill the Coronavirus

Feb 3, 2021

Claros Technologies' antiviral textiles provide enhanced protection from COVID-19 when compared with other masks on the market.

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We have launched 170 startup companies based on U of M research.

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February 10 11:00 a.m. to April 1 2:00 p.m.

MIN-Corps: Spring 2021 Value Proposition Design Programs

Open to anyone interested in learning about the Lean Startup process, these programs help you translate your innovation to a fundable, high-growth business with a structured process to quickly assess and refine business concepts.

April 26 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Preparing for M&A Exits

Please join us for a webinar on how to plan for merger and acquisition exits.