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 UMaine's Office of Innovation & Economic Development for the Commercialization Training Series, a collection of professional development workshops that will walk you through the […]
Bring Your Own Brain: A fun, collaborative experience where aspiring entrepreneurs, designers, creative thinkers and engineers come together to produce a viable startup business model in just one night. Students of all backgrounds and skillsets are invited and encouraged to join this action-packed evening whether they have an idea or not — everyone will be […]
The Research to Real World Commercialization Training Series is a great way to learn how to bring ideas to life (and do some professional development to include in your peer review file). Join the Office of Innovation and Economic Development for a workshop on idea validation. Learn about the common roadblocks to the success of […]
Thursday (Nov. 18) join the Office of Innovation and Economic Development for a workshop on regulatory pathways for medical devices. This session will cover essential principles and practices for anyone working on or considering medical device development. Learn about the critical regulations specific to medical devices, identify key stakeholders and resources, and get help navigating […]
Research commercialization is about much more than classic tech transfer and the Research to Real World Commercialization Training Series offers an easy way to explore the diverse commercialization opportunities available at UMaine (and to do some professional development to include in your peer review file). Join the Foster Center for Innovation for Kickoff to Commercialization, a workshop that will go over the fundamentals of […]
Drop by for a casual “learn and connect” BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Innovation and Insights on Feb. 9 from 10–11 a.m. Hear from Maine life science entrepreneurs, medical device manufacturers, digital health startup and academia to learn about some of the new and innovative technologies being developed in Maine and the collaborations formed to create […]
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? This workshop will answer these questions and more. Click here for more information and to register.
Sometimes it feels like a struggle to be creative, and brainstorming sessions can be more frustrating than fruitful. It doesn’t have to be this way. During our Idea Brainstorming Lunch and Learn, one of our Innovation Engineering experts will teach proven techniques to stimulate your mind and help you create meaningfully unique ideas to give […]
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. Find out how John Peters went from Innovate for Maine […]
Moving university research and technology toward commercialization requires capital, and there are a range of funding sources available specifically for projects with commercialization potential emerging from Maine research institutions. This workshop will help you […]
