Organizes one-on-one meetings between the region's large research organizations and venture investors.
Upcoming ScoutCamps
Next ScoutCamp is Industrial Tech; January 26, 2023 From 9:00AM to 3:00PM Central
January 2023, Industrial Tech • May 2023, Human Health • September 2023, Computing • January 2024, Energy • May 2024, AgTech
Next ScoutCamp is Industrial Tech; January 26, 2023 From 9:00AM to 3:00PM Central
January 2023, Industrial Tech • May 2023, Human Health • September 2023, Computing • January 2024, Energy • May 2024, AgTech
ScoutCamp is an invitation-only, virtual program that connects Midwest and Great Lakes region research organizations with venture investors. During one-on-one meetings, participants discuss emerging technologies and startups in the selected market vertical.
Target Audience: Technology transfer, innovation and venture leaders from the region’s large research organizations, and corporate and institutional venture investors.
Programming:
One day; 9am to 3pm CST
One-on-One Meetings: Research organizations and investors have private meetings to discuss emerging technologies and startups. Each ScoutCamp involves 160+ one-on-one meetings.
Trends Chat: Investors and other experts discuss trends in the selected market vertical.
Moderated Networking: Lightly moderated networking sessions; separate sessions for research organizations and for investors.
Target Audience: Technology transfer, innovation and venture leaders from the region’s large research organizations, and corporate and institutional venture investors.
Programming:
One day; 9am to 3pm CST
One-on-One Meetings: Research organizations and investors have private meetings to discuss emerging technologies and startups. Each ScoutCamp involves 160+ one-on-one meetings.
Trends Chat: Investors and other experts discuss trends in the selected market vertical.
Moderated Networking: Lightly moderated networking sessions; separate sessions for research organizations and for investors.
ScoutCamp is a partnership between:
5 Lakes Institute and Midwest Research University Network (MRUN)
For more information, or to discuss an invitation to attend, contact:
Kathleen Gallagher, 5 Lakes Institute Executive Director: kathleen@5lakesinstitute.org
Tim Honaker, Midwest University Research Network (MRUN) President: thonaker@mrun.us
5 Lakes Institute and Midwest Research University Network (MRUN)
For more information, or to discuss an invitation to attend, contact:
Kathleen Gallagher, 5 Lakes Institute Executive Director: kathleen@5lakesinstitute.org
Tim Honaker, Midwest University Research Network (MRUN) President: thonaker@mrun.us
Our Post-Event Surveys Show
100% of participants hope to be involved in future ScoutCamps
100% of participants plan to follow up on at least one of their meetings
All participants estimate that, on average:
4 - 5 of their one-on-one meetings will lead to future discussions
100% of participants plan to follow up on at least one of their meetings
All participants estimate that, on average:
4 - 5 of their one-on-one meetings will lead to future discussions