A new conflict of interest program at the University of Minnesota addresses concerns that arise when Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and/or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants could be used to fund a startup company based on a university technology.

The Department of Defense represents the greatest amount and diversity of the federal research and development budget. Chip Laingen, executive director of the Defense Alliance of Minnesota, offers some advice on how to win DoD support for University of Minnesota projects.

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The Office for Technology Commercialization, Carlson School of Management, and the Minnesota Science and Technology Authority are hosting a workshop to address how Minnesota companies can better compete for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. Ruth Shuman, Program Director for the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR program, will provide [...]