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Startup thrives despite a tough economy
In a small town in southeastern Minnesota, Daniel Fox and his team are in the business of making objects that last forever, and — despite economic challenges — business is good. Rushford Hypersonic, a...
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You’re invited to a startup workshop
The Office for Technology Commercialization is hosting a workshop that focuses on the creation of startup companies based on technologies developed at the University of Minnesota. This event will...
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Starting a startup: What you should know
The University of Minnesota’s Office for Technology Commercialization launched eight startups in fiscal 2010, and expects to top that number this year. As associate director of the OTC’s Venture...
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Learn how to finance a startup
Join the Office for Technology Commercialization for a free workshop on financing startups based on University of Minnesota research. A panel of investors will answer questions about the financing...
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Startup workshop on managing IP and conflict of interest
Join the Office for Technology Commercialization for a free workshop focused on managing intellectual property and conflict of interest for a successful startup company. Update: This event has been...
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Don’t miss the Innovation Showcase: Software & Physical Sciences
While a “graphene varactor sensor” might sound like a gadget in Batman’s fictional tool belt, in reality, it could help millions cope with diabetes. Since 1980, the number of Americans diagnosed with...
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Startup tips from a serial entrepreneur
Phil Soran knows a thing or two about starting companies. Soran founded two technology startups from the proverbial basement, and later sold them for $360 million and $1 billion. Today, he’s pursuing...
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U of M launches record number of startups in fiscal 2012
From promoting better driving skills to treating deadly brain tumors, discoveries by University of Minnesota researchers were used to launch a record 12 startup companies in fiscal 2012. This tops the...
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Free startup seminar for university researchers
University of Minnesota researchers, including faculty, graduate students and postdocs, are invited to a free startup seminar hosted by the Office for Technology Commercialization. Get answers to key...
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New leave program aims to encourage entrepreneurial faculty
Successful startup companies have a knowledgeable entrepreneur at the helm and top-notch experts to bring an innovation to fruition. U of M startups are no different, and entrepreneurs often report the...
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