Events from the AJ Clark School of Engineering http://eng.umd.edu/events/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:35:27 EDT http://eng.umd.edu/images/clark_logo_4email.gif http://eng.umd.edu/events/ Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:00 AM, College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, This isn’t just a conference; it’s a high-level convergence of industry stakeholders, policymakers, financiers, and tech trailblazers. We’re bringing together the forward thinkers who are keeping tabs on the changing energy landscape, leveraging groundbreaking solutions to optimize our grid, accelerating decarbonization, and driving Maryland’s economic evolution. What to Expect:  Tuesday, Oct. 13: Kick off the summit with our Opening Luncheon, followed by dedicated networking sessions designed to spark collaborative breakthroughs.  Wednesday, Oct. 14: Dive into expert panels on AI-driven efficiency, grid modernization, and the future of climate tech.  Register here https://energy.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=20743 https://energy.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=20743 Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 PM, Online registration, The National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program delivers an immersive learning experience about how to successfully translate innovations into real-world impact. LEARN what it takes to commercialize your innovation, along with the barriers to adoption and how to overcome them. DETERMINE the real-world impacts of your research or technology. EXPAND your network with introductions to potential mentors, customers, and investors. INCREASE the commercial potential of your innovation. SAVE years and money by accelerating your understanding of your product, customer, and market. ESTABLISH credibility and a path to the NSF’s national I-Corps program, which provides grants of $50,000 for I-Corps, and subsequent opportunities for SBIR grants and other funding. To participate in the August Mid-Atlantic I-Corps Customer Discovery Workshops, you must complete the short I-Corps Prep by Wednesday, August 8. You may not apply to the program until you have completed I-Corps Prep. You can enroll in I-Corps Prep at any time here at this link This Hub-wide cohort is hosted by the University of Maryland, College Park. Anyone from around the Hub and Hub partners is welcome to apply. https://energy.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=20744 https://energy.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=20744 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:00 PM, Online registration, Come learn how MIPS​ funds can help you accelerate your R&D! The Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program offers grants for projects that team Maryland-based companies with University System of Maryland faculty to develop technology products and processes. This webinar will address how MIPS can help advance your technology-based products by leveraging the facilities, resources, and expertise within Maryland’s public universities to create new products and opportunities. Register here https://energy.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=20745 https://energy.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=20745 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:00 PM, Online registration, The Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program offers grants for projects that team Maryland-based companies with University System of Maryland faculty to develop technology products and processes. This webinar will address how MIPS can help advance your technology-based products by leveraging the facilities, resources, and expertise within Maryland’s public universities to create new products and opportunities. Register here https://energy.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=20746 https://energy.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=20746