From Research to Real World: Commercialization Training Series
Upcoming Workshops
Details coming soon on workshops for the ’25-’26 academic year.
Are you a Maine researcher with an innovative idea, cutting-edge technology, or unique curriculum? Do you have particular expertise or services to offer, but aren’t sure how to do it?
Join us for the Commercialization Training Series!
This collection of professional development workshops will walk you through the process of delivering a product or service to the world and working with external partners. This program is targeted for graduate students, faculty, and staff members across the University of Maine System, as well as members of other Maine research organizations. All are welcome!
4 core workshops
7 electives
Complete all core workshops + any two electives and earn a completion certificate
Core Workshops
1. Kickoff to Commercialization
2. Intellectual Property Bootcamp
3. Working with External Partners
4. Idea Validation
Electives
1. Grant Writing and Funding Pathways
2. Entrepreneurial Businesses
3. SBIR/STTR Workshops
4. Industry Collaborations and Licensing
5. Commercialization in Education, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
6. Ethics in Commercialization
7. Regulatory Pathway for Medical Devices