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Venture fund proposal to UMN board

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October 16-17, 2025 / Seattle, WA

The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

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Presentation made to Board of Regents in support of the planned start-up venture fund initiative at the University of Minnesota

http://www1.umn.edu/regents/docket/2012/december/venture.pdf

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