Technology Commercialization News & Announcements
Mini-Webinar: Technology Commercialization 101 - November 19
Title: “Mini-Webinar: Technology Commercialization 101”
When: Tuesday, November 19, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Nov 12th: Fueling Innovation - Engage with UMN's Startup Ecosystem
Title: Fueling Innovation - Engage with UMN's Startup Ecosystem
When: Tuesday, November 12, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Walleye Tank Life Science Pitch Competition - December 6
Join us Friday, December 6, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. for the winter edition of Walleye Tank, a fun startup pitch competition and tradition highlighting Minnesota life science innovators.
Announcing the Retirement of Russ Straate, Director of the UMN Venture Center
The longtime director of Technology Commercialization's Venture Center will retire at the end of 2024.
UMN Startup Darcy Solutions Decarbonizes Buildings with Geothermal Innovation
Darcy Solutions, a University of Minnesota startup, is transforming HVAC systems with a geothermal energy model that reduces carbon emissions.
Tech Comm Sets Record Startups, Launches New Initiative to Grow Impact
The University launched a record 25 startup companies in fiscal 2024. The announcement coincides with the launch of a new initiative to scale up the University’s commercialization efforts called Discover→Advance→Impact™.
Early Innovation Funds Available
Up to $10K in funding is available for short-term projects that advance early-stage innovations. All UMN researchers and employees are eligible, including faculty, postdocs, grad students, and staff. The application opens October 7.
Mini-Webinar: Technology Commercialization 101 - July 16
Join this mini webinar to learn about the technology commercialization process, where to get started, and how our offices can support researchers in this important work.
NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy: Patent and Intellectual Property Considerations
Learn about these important considerations for developing an NIH DMS plan if your research might result in a patentable invention.