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SUMMARY:AI-Ready\, Investor-Ready: Navigating Regulation\, Growth & Dilige
 nce (Lunch & Learn)
DTSTART:20260908T160000Z
DTEND:20260908T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260822T000107Z
UID:3976-1788883200-1788886800@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:education,tech
DESCRIPTION:The Hutchison team will cover recent developments in AI regula
 tion in the United States and focus on practical strategies for implementi
 ng AI in a way that helps startups become investor ready and prepare for d
 iligence in connection with potential exit transactions.Attendees will als
 o gain practical guidance on related legal and operational issues\, includ
 ing data security\, regulatory compliance\, intellectual property\, and co
 ntracting practices that support scalable growth. Whether you are a startu
 p founder\, entrepreneur\, or business leader\, this event is designed to 
 provide practical insights for navigating the legal and commercial issues 
 that accompany AI adoption and business growth.After registering for the e
 vent\, you’ll find available time slots for office hours in your confirm
 ation email. If you’d like a one-on-one session with the Hutchison team\
 , be sure to reserve a spot. Don’t wait! Spots are limited. Meet the sp
 eakers:Lucas BealLucas Beal brings a wealth of experience in data privacy\
 , employment law\, contract negotiation\, and corporate law. With a backgr
 ound that includes serving as in-house legal counsel at PRA Health Science
 s and presiding over unemployment benefits hearings with the North Carolin
 a Division of Employment Security\, Lucas is passionate about helping busi
 nesses manage a wide variety of legal issues effectively.Trevor SchmidtTre
 vor Schmidt\, with his extensive expertise in intellectual property\, soft
 ware licensing\, and trademark management\, will share insights into the i
 ntricacies of technology commercialization and the legal challenges faced 
 by businesses at various stages of growth. As the head of the trademark te
 am at Hutchison and host of the “Founder Shares” podcast\, Trevor’s 
 experience spans working with startups to Fortune 500 companies\, providin
 g strategic counsel on maximizing intellectual property assets. Sponsored
  by:Hutchison PLLC“Hutchison is a boutique law firm that embraces the en
 trepreneurial spirit and steers technology and life sciences entrepreneurs
  to success through all stages of their company’s life.And unlike other 
 firms where it is just one of the things they do\, it is the only thing we
  do\, so we understand your technologies and the unique opportunities and 
 challenges you face and are passionate about providing solutions that alig
 n with your goals.As a result\, in our niche there is little we haven’t 
 seen before or dealt with on behalf of our clients. We are efficient and e
 ffective and able to provide a lower cost point than law firms with broade
 r practices. We also have deep relationships with a broad network of inves
 tors and advisors that help us deliver strategic value to you.Founded in 1
 996\, we have offices in Raleigh\, NC\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, and Atlanta\, G
 A. However\, it’s not just in RTP or Atlanta that we have reach. We spen
 d a considerable amount of time in Gainesville\, Tampa\, Orlando\, Charles
 ton\, Wilmington\, Charlotte\, Blacksburg\, Charlottesville and Tucson (se
 e broader list of organizations we are involved in). Through our membershi
 p in LawExchange\, we can also provide our clients with immediate access t
 o trusted\, local legal counsel in Europe\, North and South America\, the 
 Asia/Pacific and the Middle East.”This event is worth 15 Hub House point
 s so don’t miss your chance to help your team climb the leaderboard. Sel
 ect your Hub House when registering and rack up the points. If you’re no
 t in a Hub House or not an Accelerate client\, select “Unknown.”——
 —————UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the Uni
 versity of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid 
 Martin Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located i
 n Progress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recogniz
 ed diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation Distri
 ct.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T000107Z
LOCATION:UF Innovate | The Hub\, 747 SW Second Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 3
 2607
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/ai-ready-investor-ready-navigating-regulati
 on-growth-diligence-lunch-learn/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:aiGNV September 2026 Lunch Meetup: Trends\, Tools\, Real Use Cases
DTSTART:20260909T153000Z
DTEND:20260909T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T180822Z
UID:3579-1788953400-1788958800@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual lunch meetup to dive into the latest tren
 ds\, tools\, and real-world use cases in AI.\n\n\nWelcome to the monthly 
 AI for Business Meetup! \nPresented by startGNV & GNV.AI \nWhether you
 ’re a founder\, freelancer\, manager\, marketer\, or just AI-curious\, t
 his meetup is a chance to connect with others in the Gainesville business 
 and tech community who are testing\, building\, and learning in real-time.
  \nWe’ll kick things off with an opportunity to order lunch during an in
 formal meet and greet at 11:30 am\, followed by a an update on the late
 st trends in AI. This month we are joined by Hutchison Law for engaging 
 and invaluable insights on: \nAI-Ready\, Investor-Ready: Navigating Regula
 tion\, Growth & Diligence \nThis session will cover recent developments in
  AI regulation and focus on practical strategies for implementing AI in a 
 way that helps startups become investor ready and prepare for diligence in
  connection with potential exit transactions. Attendees will also gain pra
 ctical guidance on related legal and operational issues\, including data s
 ecurity\, regulatory compliance\, intellectual property\, and contracting 
 practices that support scalable growth. Whether you are a startup founder\
 , entrepreneur\, or business leader\, this event is designed to provide pr
 actical insights for navigating the legal and commercial issues that accom
 pany AI adoption and business growth. \nLucas Beal brings a wealth of exp
 erience in data privacy\, employment law\, contract negotiation\, and corp
 orate law. With a background that includes serving as in-house legal couns
 el at PRA Health Sciences and presiding over unemployment benefits hearing
 s with the North Carolina Division of Employment Security\, Lucas is passi
 onate about helping businesses manage a wide variety of legal issues effec
 tively. \nTrevor Schmidt\, with his extensive expertise in intellectual p
 roperty\, software licensing\, and trademark management\, will share insig
 hts into the intricacies of technology commercialization and the legal cha
 llenges faced by businesses at various stages of growth. As the head of th
 e trademark team at Hutchison and host of the “Founder Shares” podcast
 \, Trevor’s experience spans working with startups to Fortune 500 compan
 ies\, providing strategic counsel on maximizing intellectual property asse
 ts. \nCo-hosted by startGNV and GNV.AI\, this is your front-row seat to ho
 w generative AI is being applied right here in Gainesville and around Nort
 h Central Florida. \nThere is plenty of parking!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T180822Z
LOCATION:Santa Fe College CIED at the Blount Center\, 530 West University 
 Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/aignv-september-2026-lunch-meetup-trends-to
 ols-real-use-cases/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Postdoc Appreciation: Beyond the Lab
DTSTART:20260922T160000Z
DTEND:20260922T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T000226Z
UID:4070-1790092800-1790098200@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Connect with the innovation ecosystem and learn about entrepre
 neurship and careers beyond academia. Attendees will also have a chance to
  meet with the UF Innovate licensing officers. Lunch is provided.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T000226Z
LOCATION:Reitz Union Room 2330
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/postdoc-appreciation-beyond-the-lab/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Funding Innovation (workshop)
DTSTART:20260923T140000Z
DTEND:20260923T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T013528Z
UID:3778-1790172000-1790175600@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:The session combines an educational seminar on SBIR/STTR and o
 ther federal funding opportunities with one-on-one office hours\, giving p
 articipants both a broad understanding of the programs and personalized gu
 idance tailored to their technology and funding goals.The seminar provides
  a practical overview of the U.S. non-dilutive funding ecosystem\, includi
 ng:• Introduction to SBIR/STTR and federal funding opportunities• Unde
 rstanding the differences between agencies (NSF\, NIH\, DoD and others)•
  Eligibility requirements and program structure• How to identify the rig
 ht agency for your technology• Proposal writing best practices• Common
  pitfalls and how to avoid them• Funding strategy and commercialization 
 considerationsParticipants will also have three 20-minute office hour time
  slots available after the seminar to discuss:• Technology fit for SBIR/
 STTR• Agency selection• Funding strategy• Proposal readiness• Next
  steps and commercialization pathwayAfter registering for the event\, you
 ’ll find the available time slots listed in your confirmation email.Abou
 t our speakers:Fernando HernandezFernando Hernandez serves as the Vice Pre
 sident of Sales & Operations at Inspiralia US\, where he leads business de
 velopment and strategic partnerships. In this role\, he collaborates close
 ly with startups\, universities\, incubators\, and innovation ecosystems t
 o help organizations identify\, pursue\, and secure federal funding opport
 unities that support research\, innovation\, and growth.Berta OkenveBerta 
 Okenve serves as the Head of Industry & Health Projects at Inspiralia US\,
  where she specializes in helping innovative companies secure public fundi
 ng for research and development. With experience supporting more than 100 
 U.S. and European organizations\, Berta has extensive expertise in Life Sc
 iences\, Biotechnology\, Healthcare\, and navigating funding opportunities
  through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, helping clients success
 fully access non-dilutive funding to advance their innovations.About our s
 ponsor:InspiraliaInspiralia is an innovation funding consultancy specializ
 ing in SBIR/STTR programs\, federal grants\, innovation funding strategy\,
  and commercialization support. The firm partners with startups\, universi
 ties\, and research organizations to identify funding opportunities\, deve
 lop competitive grant proposals\, and manage the entire funding process—
 from opportunity identification through award management.Thank you to our 
 sponsor:———————UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Acceler
 ate is the University of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that
  includes Sid Martin Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incub
 ator located in Progress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the glo
 bally recognized diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Inn
 ovation District.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013528Z
LOCATION:UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech\, 12085 Research Dr.\, Alachua\,
  FL 32615
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/funding-innovation-workshop/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Funding Innovation (workshop)
DTSTART:20260923T170000Z
DTEND:20260923T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260818T000139Z
UID:3945-1790182800-1790186400@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:The session combines an educational seminar on SBIR/STTR and o
 ther federal funding opportunities with one-on-one office hours\, giving p
 articipants both a broad understanding of the programs and personalized gu
 idance tailored to their technology and funding goals.The seminar provides
  a practical overview of the U.S. non-dilutive funding ecosystem\, includi
 ng:• Introduction to SBIR/STTR and federal funding opportunities• Unde
 rstanding the differences between agencies (NSF\, NIH\, DoD and others)•
  Eligibility requirements and program structure• How to identify the rig
 ht agency for your technology• Proposal writing best practices• Common
  pitfalls and how to avoid them• Funding strategy and commercialization 
 considerationsParticipants will also have three 20-minute office hour time
  slots available after the seminar to discuss:• Technology fit for SBIR/
 STTR• Agency selection• Funding strategy• Proposal readiness• Next
  steps and commercialization pathwayAfter registering for the event\, you
 ’ll find the available time slots listed in your confirmation email.Abou
 t our speakers:Fernando HernandezFernando Hernandez serves as the Vice Pre
 sident of Sales & Operations at Inspiralia US\, where he leads business de
 velopment and strategic partnerships. In this role\, he collaborates close
 ly with startups\, universities\, incubators\, and innovation ecosystems t
 o help organizations identify\, pursue\, and secure federal funding opport
 unities that support research\, innovation\, and growth.Berta OkenveBerta 
 Okenve serves as the Head of Industry & Health Projects at Inspiralia US\,
  where she specializes in helping innovative companies secure public fundi
 ng for research and development. With experience supporting more than 100 
 U.S. and European organizations\, Berta has extensive expertise in Life Sc
 iences\, Biotechnology\, Healthcare\, and navigating funding opportunities
  through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, helping clients success
 fully access non-dilutive funding to advance their innovations.About our s
 ponsor:InspiraliaInspiralia is an innovation funding consultancy specializ
 ing in SBIR/STTR programs\, federal grants\, innovation funding strategy\,
  and commercialization support. The firm partners with startups\, universi
 ties\, and research organizations to identify funding opportunities\, deve
 lop competitive grant proposals\, and manage the entire funding process—
 from opportunity identification through award management.Thank you to our 
 sponsor: This event is worth 15 Hub House points so don’t miss your cha
 nce to help your team climb the leaderboard. Select your Hub House when re
 gistering and rack up the points. If you’re not in a Hub House or not an
  Accelerate client\, select “Unknown.”———————UF Innovate
  | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s ent
 repreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech\, the globa
 lly recognized biotechnology incubator located in Progress Park in Alachua
 \, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recognized diversified tech incuba
 tor located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T000139Z
LOCATION:UF Innovate | The Hub\, 747 SW Second Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 3
 2607
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/funding-innovation-workshop-3/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Funding Innovation (workshop)
DTSTART:20260923T180000Z
DTEND:20260923T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T013528Z
UID:3794-1790186400-1790190000@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:The session combines an educational seminar on SBIR/STTR and o
 ther federal funding opportunities with one-on-one office hours\, giving p
 articipants both a broad understanding of the programs and personalized gu
 idance tailored to their technology and funding goals.The seminar provides
  a practical overview of the U.S. non-dilutive funding ecosystem\, includi
 ng:• Introduction to SBIR/STTR and federal funding opportunities• Unde
 rstanding the differences between agencies (NSF\, NIH\, DoD and others)•
  Eligibility requirements and program structure• How to identify the rig
 ht agency for your technology• Proposal writing best practices• Common
  pitfalls and how to avoid them• Funding strategy and commercialization 
 considerationsParticipants will also have three 20-minute office hour time
  slots available after the seminar to discuss:• Technology fit for SBIR/
 STTR• Agency selection• Funding strategy• Proposal readiness• Next
  steps and commercialization pathwayAfter registering for the event\, you
 ’ll find the available time slots listed in your confirmation email.Abou
 t our speakers:Fernando HernandezFernando Hernandez serves as the Vice Pre
 sident of Sales & Operations at Inspiralia US\, where he leads business de
 velopment and strategic partnerships. In this role\, he collaborates close
 ly with startups\, universities\, incubators\, and innovation ecosystems t
 o help organizations identify\, pursue\, and secure federal funding opport
 unities that support research\, innovation\, and growth.Berta OkenveBerta 
 Okenve serves as the Head of Industry & Health Projects at Inspiralia US\,
  where she specializes in helping innovative companies secure public fundi
 ng for research and development. With experience supporting more than 100 
 U.S. and European organizations\, Berta has extensive expertise in Life Sc
 iences\, Biotechnology\, Healthcare\, and navigating funding opportunities
  through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, helping clients success
 fully access non-dilutive funding to advance their innovations.About our s
 ponsor:InspiraliaInspiralia is an innovation funding consultancy specializ
 ing in SBIR/STTR programs\, federal grants\, innovation funding strategy\,
  and commercialization support. The firm partners with startups\, universi
 ties\, and research organizations to identify funding opportunities\, deve
 lop competitive grant proposals\, and manage the entire funding process—
 from opportunity identification through award management.Thank you to our 
 sponsor: This event is worth 15 Hub House points so don’t miss your cha
 nce to help your team climb the leaderboard. Select your Hub House when re
 gistering and rack up the points. If you’re not in a Hub House or not an
  Accelerate client\, select “Unknown.”———————UF Innovate
  | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s ent
 repreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech\, the globa
 lly recognized biotechnology incubator located in Progress Park in Alachua
 \, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recognized diversified tech incuba
 tor located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013528Z
LOCATION:UF Innovate | The Hub\, 747 SW Second Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 3
 2607
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/funding-innovation-workshop-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:September Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast
DTSTART:20260924T113000Z
DTEND:20260924T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20260818T000139Z
UID:3947-1790235000-1790240400@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome President Stuart Bell to the September E
 ye Opener Discovery Breakfast .\n\n\nEye Opener Discovery Breakfast \nThur
 sday | September 24 \n7:30 AM \nUF Hilton | Century Ballroom \nJoin us for
  an exciting special Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast with the 14th presiden
 t of the University of Florida\, Dr. Stuart R. Bell. In our community conv
 ersation\, the president will share his vision and discuss the current sta
 te of our campus. His extensive leadership experience and enthusiasm are s
 ure to energize both our campus and the city! Dr. Bell took office on July
  1\, 2026 and brings with him a wealth of leadership experience and excite
 ment to UF and Gainesville. Space is limited\, so we encourage you to regi
 ster early.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T000139Z
LOCATION:Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville\, 1714
  Southwest 34th Street\, Gainesville\, FL 32607\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32607
 \, US
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/september-eye-opener-discovery-breakfast/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CIED - Fall Financial Forum
DTSTART:20261001T140000Z
DTEND:20261001T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T001854Z
UID:3926-1790848800-1790866800@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Empowering businesses and nonprofits with financial knowledge\
 , practical resources\, and valuable connections.\n\n\nThe CIED Fall Finan
 cial Forum is designed to provide valuable financial knowledge\, resources
 \, and networking opportunities for small business owners\, nonprofit orga
 nizations\, and for-profit businesses. The forum will bring together indus
 try professionals\, financial experts\, and community leaders to discuss t
 opics that help organizations strengthen their financial operations\, impr
 ove decision-making\, and support long-term growth. \nAttendees will gain 
 practical insights through a keynote presentation\, interactive breakout s
 essions\, expert panel discussions\, and networking opportunities with fel
 low business and community leaders.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T001854Z
LOCATION:530 W University Ave\, 530 West University Avenue\, Gainesville\,
  FL 32601\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, US
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/cied-fall-financial-forum/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:aiGNV October 2026 Lunch Meetup: Trends\, Tools\, Real Use Cases
DTSTART:20261014T153000Z
DTEND:20261014T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T013528Z
UID:3580-1791977400-1791982800@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual lunch meetup to dive into the latest tren
 ds\, tools\, and real-world use cases in AI.\n\n\nWelcome to the monthly A
 I for Business Meetup! \nPresented by startGNV & GNV.AI \nJoin us for the 
 first AI for Business Lunch Meetup. It’ll be full of useful insight and 
 real talk about how local businesses are putting AI to work today. Whether
  you’re a founder\, freelancer\, manager\, marketer\, or just AI-curious
 \, this meetup is a chance to connect with others in the Gainesville busin
 ess and tech community who are testing\, building\, and learning in real-t
 ime. \nWe’ll kick things off with an opportunity to order lunch during a
 n informal meet and greet at 11:30 am\, followed by a few short\, no-fluff
  presentations from local operators showing what they’re doing with AI t
 ools and more—and how it’s affecting their workflows\, output\, and bo
 ttom line. Co-hosted by startGNV and GNV.AI\, this is your front-row seat 
 to how generative AI is being applied right here in Gainesville and around
  North Central Florida. \nThere is plenty of parking. The meeting will be 
 in the third-floor meeting room.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013528Z
LOCATION:Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville\, 3501 Southwest 2nd 
 Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32607\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32607\, US
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/aignv-october-2026-lunch-meetup-trends-tool
 s-real-use-cases/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Florida Way Forward
DTSTART:20261021T180000Z
DTEND:20261021T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T000226Z
UID:4072-1792605600-1792611000@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Standing InnOvation is UF Innovate | Tech Licensing’s annual
  celebration recognizing University of Florida researchers who have disclo
 sed\, optioned\, or licensed technologies or received issued patents durin
 g FY26. This is an invite-only event that honors the outstanding contribut
 ions of UF innovators across disciplines.While Standing InnOvation is invi
 te-only\, the keynote is free and open to the public. The program begins w
 ith a keynote from Patric Young\, former Florida Gator standout\, professi
 onal basketball player\, and current ESPN SEC Network analyst.Through his 
 story of resilience and perseverance\, he demonstrates how setbacks can cr
 eate opportunities for growth and how progress is not always linear. His j
 ourney reflects what it means to embrace the Florida Way Forward and keep 
 moving ahead\, no matter the challenge.Click here to register for the keyn
 ote session. (https://luma.com/m00jg6q6)About the speaker: Patric YoungPa
 tric Young is a former Florida Gator basketball player\, professional bask
 etball player\, ESPN SEC Network analyst\, author\, motivational speaker\,
  and founder of the Patric Young Foundation (https://www.py4foundation.org
 /). Patric played for the Florida Gators from 2010 to 2014 before beginnin
 g his professional basketball career.After an accident left him paralyzed 
 from the waist down\, he began a new chapter focused on resilience\, perse
 verance\, and purpose. Today\, Patric shares his story through speaking\, 
 writing\, and his work with the Patric Young Foundation. His experience sh
 ows that setbacks can change your path without defining your future.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T000226Z
LOCATION:University of Florida\, 655 Reitz Union Drive\, Gainesville\, FL 
 32603
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/the-florida-way-forward/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:From Bench To Automation (Lunch & Learn)
DTSTART:20261105T160000Z
DTEND:20261105T183000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T000226Z
UID:4074-1793894400-1793903400@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:From 11 AM – 1 PM in the Sid Martin main lobby\, attendees a
 re invited to stop by for lunch\, refreshments\, and conversation with our
  laboratory automation specialists. Rather than focusing on a single appli
 cation or product\, the session is designed around the work being done by 
 companies within the Sid Martin community.Bring us your workflow. Whether 
 you are working with PCR and qPCR\, NGS\, genomics\, cell-based assays\, s
 ample preparation\, assay development\, plate-based workflows\, reagent di
 spensing\, normalization\, dilution series\, or another application\, we c
 an discuss how automation could potentially fit into your process.The goal
  is to help answer questions such as:– What parts of my current workflow
  can realistically be automated?– When does automation make sense and wh
 en does it not?– How can automation improve reproducibility and consiste
 ncy?– Can automation help reduce hands-on time or increase throughput?
 – How do you translate an existing manual protocol into an automated wor
 kflow?– What should a lab consider before implementing liquid handling a
 utomation?An Eppendorf automated liquid handling platform will be availabl
 e so attendees can see the technology and discuss specific applications wi
 th the team.Following the Lunch & Learn\, from approximately 1 – 1:30 PM
 \, Eppendorf will host a more focused 20-30 minute educational presentatio
 n in the conference room covering the fundamentals of laboratory automatio
 n\, common applications\, workflow development\, and considerations when t
 ransitioning from manual pipetting to automated liquid handling. Meet with
  Phillip Tender and Taylor Smith of Eppendorf.Terrie Gunter of USA Scienti
 fic will also be onsite during the event to meet with attendees and suppor
 t discussions around laboratory workflows\, consumables\, and automation a
 pplications.About our speakers:Philip TendlerPhilip Tendler supports labor
 atory automation and floor model centrifugation technologies throughout th
 e Southeastern United States for Eppendorf North America. With a graduate 
 background in molecular genetics from the University of Georgia and experi
 ence working with academic\, biotechnology\, pharmaceutical\, and research
  laboratories\, Philip focuses on helping scientists evaluate technologies
  that can improve workflow efficiency\, reproducibility\, throughput\, and
  overall laboratory productivity.Taylor SmithTaylor Smith is an Applicatio
 n Integration Specialist with Eppendorf North America\, specializing in au
 tomated liquid handling applications and workflow development. Taylor work
 s directly with scientists to understand existing laboratory protocols\, i
 dentify opportunities for automation\, and translate manual processes into
  reliable automated workflows. During the event\, Taylor will be available
  to discuss individual applications and the practical considerations invol
 ved in developing automated methods. Thank you to our sponsors:  ——
 —————UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the Uni
 versity of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid 
 Martin Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located i
 n Progress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recogniz
 ed diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation Distri
 ct.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T000226Z
LOCATION:UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech\, 12085 Research Dr.\, Alachua\,
  FL 32615
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/from-bench-to-automation-lunch-learn/
X-SOURCE-NAME:startGNV
X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:celebrateGNV 2026
DTSTART:20261105T230000Z
DTEND:20261106T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T013528Z
UID:2862-1793901600-1793912400@startgnv.com
CATEGORIES:community,drink
DESCRIPTION:The premier annual celebration of North Central Florida’s th
 riving innovation ecosystem\, organized by startGNV.celebrateGNV: Honoring
  Innovation in North Central FloridaJoin us for an evening of celebration 
 of the individuals and companies that are driving North Central Florida’
 s thriving startup and innovation ecosystem. celebrateGNV brings together 
 entrepreneurs\, mentors\, business leaders\, and community builders for an
  inspiring dinner event recognizing those who are making a real difference
  in our region. What to ExpectDinner experience with wine and beer service
 Award presentations honoring outstanding contributors to our innovation co
 mmunityNetworking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs\, mentors\, and 
 business leadersInspiring stories from those building the future of North 
 Central Florida’s startup sceneAwards CategoriesProfessional Mentor of t
 he Year – Recognizing exceptional guidance and supportCommunity Builder 
 – Celebrating those who strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystemEmployer
  of the Year – Honoring companies creating opportunities and fostering i
 nnovationCommunity Impact Company of the Year – Recognizing established 
 companies making a meaningful difference in our regionRising Star Startup 
 – Celebrating a pre-seed startup with exceptional potential for success 
 (includes $5\,000 prize)Whether you’re a startup founder\, seasoned entr
 epreneur\, mentor\, or simply passionate about innovation in North Central
  Florida\, this is your opportunity to celebrate achievements\, connect wi
 th like-minded professionals\, and be inspired by the incredible work happ
 ening in our community. Come raise a glass to the people and organizations
  making North Central Florida a premier destination for startups and innov
 ation!
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LOCATION:Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention\, 811 S Main Street\, Ga
 inesville\, FL 32601\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, US
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/celebrategnv-2026/
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SUMMARY:Off The Couch Book Tour + Fireside Chat
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CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:About the book:Off The Couch is the story of what happens when
  service becomes a habit instead of an assignment. It traces a path from t
 he discipline of the United States Air Force to the messy\, hopeful work o
 f building startup ecosystems in places that were told they’d never have
  one.Along the way\, Robert unpacks the practical machinery of resilience:
  how to keep moving when the plan collapses\, how to turn data and hard tr
 uths into better decisions\, and how to build the kind of network that cat
 ches founders before they fall.Part memoir\, part playbook\, this book (ht
 tps://robertblacklidge.com/off-the-couch) is written for the person still 
 sitting on the couch — the veteran in transition\, the founder waiting f
 or permission\, the community leader wondering whether one person can move
  an entire ecosystem forward. The answer\, gathered across hundreds of pit
 ches\, mentors\, and midnight launches\, is yes.About our speaker:Robert B
 lacklidgeRobert Blacklidge is an educator\, technology strategist\, and ve
 teran with over twenty years of experience spanning military service\, ent
 erprise data architecture\, and academic leadership. As a startup mentor a
 nd ecosystem builder\, he has guided over 100 founders through venture val
 idation and scaling. Read more here. (https://robertblacklidge.com/off-the
 -couch)———————This event is worth 15 Hub House points so don
 ’t miss your chance to help your team climb the leaderboard. Select your
  Hub House when registering and rack up the points. If you’re not in a H
 ub House or not an Accelerate client\, select “Unknown.”————
 ———UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the Universit
 y of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin
  Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located in Prog
 ress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recognized div
 ersified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.
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LOCATION:UF Innovate | The Hub\, 747 SW Second Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 3
 2607
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/off-the-couch-book-tour-fireside-chat/
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SUMMARY:aiGNV November 2026 Lunch Meetup: Trends\, Tools\, Real Use Cases
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CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual lunch meetup to dive into the latest tren
 ds\, tools\, and real-world use cases in AI.\n\n\nWelcome to the monthly A
 I for Business Meetup! \nPresented by startGNV & GNV.AI \nJoin us for the 
 first AI for Business Lunch Meetup. It’ll be full of useful insight and 
 real talk about how local businesses are putting AI to work today. Whether
  you’re a founder\, freelancer\, manager\, marketer\, or just AI-curious
 \, this meetup is a chance to connect with others in the Gainesville busin
 ess and tech community who are testing\, building\, and learning in real-t
 ime. \nWe’ll kick things off with an opportunity to order lunch during a
 n informal meet and greet at 11:30 am\, followed by a few short\, no-fluff
  presentations from local operators showing what they’re doing with AI t
 ools and more—and how it’s affecting their workflows\, output\, and bo
 ttom line. Co-hosted by startGNV and GNV.AI\, this is your front-row seat 
 to how generative AI is being applied right here in Gainesville and around
  North Central Florida. \nThere is plenty of parking. The meeting will be 
 in the third-floor meeting room.
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LOCATION:Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville\, 3501 Southwest 2nd 
 Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32607\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32607\, US
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/aignv-november-2026-lunch-meetup-trends-too
 ls-real-use-cases/
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://startgnv.com/ecosystem
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