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SUMMARY:UMaine BEANS: Ocean Tough SustainabiliTEA
DESCRIPTION:Tourists and locals alike flock to the coast for iconic eats\, namely the lobster roll\, but how much do you know about the people behind this heritage industry? Come have your understanding of social entrepreneurship\, sustainability\, and sheer grit blown out of the water as Nikki Strout comes to discuss Rugged Seas\, a uniquely Maine company built for everyone who loves and respects the oceans! \nRegistration details coming soon! Questions? Email us!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/umaine-beans-ocean-tough-sustainabilitea/
LOCATION:Foster Center for Innovation\, 123 Long Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:BEANS
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Commercialization Training Series: Industry Collaborations and Licensing
DESCRIPTION:Universities and companies have become more interested in forging long-term collaborative relationships. Learn why there has been an increase in collaboration and the mechanics of cultivating and improving the effectiveness of such partnerships. All Commercialization Series workshops will be held online – once you register\, we will send you a link to attend via Zoom. This is an elective workshop in this free series. \nRegister via Eventbrite \nQuestions? Email us!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/commercialization-training-series-working-with-external-partners/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Commercialization Training Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T170000
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SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneur Series: Leigh Kellis of The Holy Donut
DESCRIPTION:Stop by for the next installment of our alumni series where we welcome Leigh Kellis\, Black Bear turned baking boss of Portland’s The Holy Donut\, back to campus! Inspired by the YouTube sensation “Hot Ones\,” swing by for a dynamic Q/A where Leigh will share her thoughts on creativity\, cuisine\, and community. Who knows – there might just be some baked goodies\, as well! \nThe Young Entrepreneur Series is sponsored and hosted by the Foster Center for Innovation. \nRegistration details coming soon! Questions? Email us!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/young-entrepreneur-series-leigh-kellis-of-the-holy-donut/
LOCATION:Foster Center for Innovation\, 123 Long Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T000000
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CREATED:20220909T184235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T184235Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Brain Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea or skill you’d like to share? Join this fun\, collaborative experience where aspiring entrepreneurs\, designers\, creative thinkers and engineers come together to produce a viable business model in just one night! \nRegistration details coming soon! Questions? Email us!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/bring-your-own-brain-hackathon/
LOCATION:Foster Center for Innovation\, 123 Long Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T032601
CREATED:20220830T203801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T183416Z
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SUMMARY:UMaine BEANS: Never Stop ExPOURing
DESCRIPTION:Patagonia. The North Face. Banff. You may know of international brands\, but let BEANS introduce you to young entrepreneurs who are driving change within the Maine outdoors community! Patrick Caron and Zach McCarthy will be at the Foster Center ready to share their experiences growing their own respective businesses\,  Move Free Designs and Inclusive Ski Touring. Come to learn and stay for a whole latte fun! \nQuestions? Email us! \nRegistration details coming soon!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/umaine-beans-never-stop-expouring/
LOCATION:Foster Center for Innovation\, 123 Long Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:BEANS
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T170000
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CREATED:20200916T001049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T192630Z
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SUMMARY:Commercialization Training Series: Idea Validation
DESCRIPTION:New innovations based on cutting-edge research have a high failure rate because they focus on the wrong needs or even the wrong end user. In this workshop\, you will learn how to use Innovation Engineering tools to test your assumptions and validate that they align with end user needs\, wants\, and expectations. All Commercialization Series workshops will be held online\, so once you register\, we will send you a link to attend via Zoom. This is a core workshop in this series. \nRegister for this workshop \nQuestions? Email us!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/commercialization-training-series-idea-validation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Commercialization Training Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T032601
CREATED:20220830T203112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T183451Z
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SUMMARY:UMaine BEANS: "Kedu! How have you BEAN?"
DESCRIPTION:Business\, Entrepreneurship\, and Networking Sessions (BEANS) are back! Join us for our first event of the semester as we welcome Michael Odokara-Okigbo to discuss how he and his team have developed NKENNE\, the first African language learning app on the market. Fresh off of Greenlight Maine and Big Gig\, be prepared to hear about some serious tea! Students\, faculty\, and staff are all welcome – questions are encouraged and food will be provided. \nRegistration details coming soon! Questions? Email us!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/umaine-beans-kedu-how-have-you-bean/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:BEANS
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T170000
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CREATED:20201217T222235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T192712Z
UID:10000044-1663862400-1663866000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Commercialization Training Series: Kickoff to Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of research commercialization\, understand the various pathways to the marketplace\, get exposure to Maine and national resources designed to assist\, and learn about additional professional development offerings planned for the year. All Commercialization Series workshops will be held online\, so once you register we will send you a link to attend via Zoom. This is a core workshop in this free series. \nRegister for this workshop \nQuestions? Email us!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/commercialization-training-series-kickoff-to-commercialization/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Commercialization Training Series
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CREATED:20220830T202630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T202630Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Diversity in Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon!
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/lunch-and-learn-diversity-in-innovation/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Student Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T173000
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CREATED:20220120T233203Z
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UID:10000031-1650556800-1650562200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Commercialization Training Series: Ethics in Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon! \nAll Commercialization Series workshops will be held online – once you RSVP\, we will send you a link to attend via Zoom. This is an elective workshop in this free series.\nRegister now via Eventbrite
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/1773/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Commercialization Training Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T032601
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SUMMARY:Foster Center Innovation Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Foster Center Innovation Awards were developed to recognize and celebrate the students\, faculty\, staff and alumni who are working to commercialize university research innovations. \nFor more information on the awards or to request an invitation to the ceremony\, please contact Emma Richardson (emmaline.richardson@maine.edu).
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/foster-center-innovation-awards/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Innovation Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T032601
CREATED:20210110T182919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T135750Z
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SUMMARY:Big Gig Pitch Competition: Season Finale
DESCRIPTION:Three entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative\, early-stage business or business idea to a panel of three judges and the audience in the season finale of the 2021-22 Big Gig series. The winning entrepreneur will walk away with a $500 prize and a chance to pitch for $5\,000 in the Big Gig season finale. Pitchers for this round will be determined by the outcomes of the three regular season Big Gig events. \nBig Gig represents a partnership between a motivated group of municipalities\, universities\, and organizations in Maine’s Penobscot River Valley who work with local innovators and entrepreneurs to create a supportive network and to bring positive change and economic growth to our communities. \nTo learn more about Big Gig\, visit their website.
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/1526/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Big Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T032601
CREATED:20210110T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T232130Z
UID:10000042-1646928000-1646933400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Commercialization Training Series: Grant Writing and Funding Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Moving university research and technology toward commercialization will require capital for additional research and development prior to generating revenue and attracting further investment. There are a range of funding sources available for projects with commercialization potential emerging from Maine research institutions\, and this workshop will help you understand the funding landscape and offer best practices for grant writing.  All Commercialization Series workshops will be held online – once you RSVP\, we will send you a link to attend via Zoom. This is an elective workshop in this free series.\nRegister now via Eventbrite
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/commercialization-training-series-grant-writing-and-funding-pathways/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Commercialization Training Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T170000
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CREATED:20220302T210750Z
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UID:10000032-1646323200-1646326800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneur Series: From Black Bear to Renting Revolutionary
DESCRIPTION:Renting. It is a rite of passage for many young adults. But does thinking about it make you sweat? Stress? Come and learn from a former UMaine student who saw a problem in the renting industry and is creating solutions for current students like you. \nFind out how John Peters went from Innovate for Maine intern and philosophy major to the co-founder of TrustedRentr\, a company that helps take the stress and anxiety out of renting for both tenants and landlords — all while building renters’ credit scores. \nRSVP for a chance at a gift card to a local restaurant. \nThe Young Entrepreneur Series is sponsored and hosted by the Foster Center for Innovation
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/young-entrepreneur-series-from-black-bear-to-renting-revolutionary/
LOCATION:Foster Center for Innovation\, 123 Long Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Foster Center for Innovation":MAILTO:uminnovation@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T032601
CREATED:20210110T182612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T135857Z
UID:10000041-1644944400-1644944400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Big Gig Pitch Competition - Regular Season #3
DESCRIPTION:Three entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative\, early-stage business or business idea to a panel of three judges and the audience in the third regular-season event in the 2021-22 Big Gig series. The winning entrepreneur will walk away with a $500 prize and a chance to pitch for $5\,000 in the Big Gig season finale. Pitchers and registration details for this round\, which will be held virtually\, will be posted closer to the event. \nBig Gig represents a partnership between a motivated group of municipalities\, universities\, and organizations in Maine’s Penobscot River Valley who work with local innovators and entrepreneurs to create a supportive network and to bring positive change and economic growth to our communities. \nTo learn more about Big Gig\, visit their website.
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/big-gig-pitch-competition-regular-season-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Big Gig
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T032601
CREATED:20210110T180112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T231844Z
UID:10000043-1644508800-1644514200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Commercialization Training Series: IP Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder if you could get a patent for your innovation? What about trademarks and copyrights? How do you determine the value of your intellectual property? IP can be a valuable asset\, and its protection helps to foster innovation and R&D by ensuring that inventors can reap the benefits of their work. During IP Bootcamp\, you will learn about the different types of intellectual property and key steps in evaluating and protecting intellectual property. All Commercialization Series workshops will be held online – once you RSVP\, we will send you a link to attend via Zoom. This is a core workshop in this free series.\nRegister now via Eventbrite
URL:https://umaine.edu/innovation/event/commercialization-training-series-ip-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Commercialization Training Series
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