YOU’RE INVITED!

Join members of the University of Michigan community of innovators, leaders from promising U-M startups, and alumni from around the world for the first-ever virtual Celebrate Invention.

To mark the 20th anniversary of U-M’s largest annual event dedicated to inventorship, entrepreneurism, and impact, we are expanding the event across several days with live-streamed content.

Join us as we honor U-M inventors, discuss the growing impact of U-M innovations, and explore ways to further propel U-M’s innovation ecosystem.

CELEBRATE INVENTION VIRTUAL EVENTS:  SEPTEMBER 21 – 24

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• A Dialogue with U-M President Mark S. Schlissel on the Evolving Role of the Research University, joined by Associate Vice President for Research Kelly Sexton
• 2020 Distinguished University Innovator Award presented by Vice President for Research Rebecca Cunningham. Includes a presentation and panel discussion led by this year’s award recipient

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• Is the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) program right for you? Learn more about funding opportunities from the MTRAC statewide program directors
• 2030: What the Future Holds presented by Ann Arbor SPARK & U-M Tech Transfer

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• U-M Technologies and Startups: Playing an Active Role in the Fight Against COVID-19
• U-M Startup BlueConduit Celebrates Their Official Launch by Ringing the U-M Startup Bell

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

• Everything You Need to Know About Open Source Software presented by Drew Bennett, U-M Tech Transfer
• The Basics of Creating an Early Stage Academic Startup presented by Manny Stockman and Anurag Agarwal, Osage University Partners
• Startup Fundraising 101 presented by Serena Glover, Angel Investor and Board Advisor
• Angel Investing: How to Get Started presented by Serena Glover, Angel Investor and Board Advisor

REGISTER FOR EVENTS HERE