ARPA-E University
ARPA-E University is an executive education webinar series that provides the energy technology community with expert insight and practical information to help transition innovations into the marketplace. You can find videos and presentation PDFs from past ARPA-E University webinars below.
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ARPA-E University: Technology-to-Market
Topic: Licensing 101
Date: April 10, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
Presenter: Dr. Karina Edmonds, Technology Transfer Advisor for the Department of Energy
Description: Dr. Edmonds will review the impact of the America Invents Act on licensing, what to expect in a license agreement and their typical monetary terms, and how to meet the licensing needs of start-ups and academics. It builds on the Energy Innovation and IP Strategy session of ARPA-E University that was held in December 2012.
ARPA-E University: Office Hours 
Dr. Ilan Gur on the AMPED Program
Date: April 3, 2013, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. EST
Presenter: Ilan Gur, Program Director, ARPA-E
Description: ARPA-E University's new "Office Hours" series enables you to interact with ARPA-E Program Directors in a live Q&A session. The inaugural edition of Office Hours will feature ARPA-E Program Director Dr. Ilan Gur and focus on the AMPED (Advanced Management and Protection of Energy Storage Devices) program. To prepare for the discussion and to learn more about AMPED, please watch this webinar recording and check out the recently launched AMPED community newsletter.
ARPA-E University: Technology-to-Market
Preparing and Conducting Effective Negotiations
Date: January 22, 2013
Presenter: Jeff Weiss, Vantage Parters
Description: Successfully developing and taking new technologies to market requires ongoing negotiation with both colleagues and external parties. Success rests on preparing systematically, negotiating strategically, and reviewing consistently. It also requires a shift from measuring success as getting as close to one’s position as possible to creating optimal value for both parties. Jeff will share a set of methods--road tested and refined over 30 years of research and applied work with the world’s leading companies--for effectively engaging in each of these activities.
Energy Innovation and IP Strategy
Date: December 12, 2012
Presenter: Michael Ward, Partner, Morrison Foerster
Description:There is a lot to consider when building a robust IP strategy. Deciding whether to seek patent protection is a crucial decision for an inventor. Do you know whether your invention is patentable? If so, how do you balance the cost of filing with the breadth of coverage around the world? Michael Ward, a partner at Morrison Foerster, addressed the decision-making process in choosing how to protect an invention. He also discussed the difference between patentability and patent infringement.ARPA-E University: Technology-to-Market
Winning Technical Pitches
Date: October 3, 2012
Presenter: Dane Boysen, Program Director, ARPA-E and Ilan Gur, Program Director, ARPA-E
Description: Funding applications often require something shorter than a research paper, but more substantive than a business pitch—you need a technical pitch. ARPA-E Program Directors Dane Boysen and Ilan Gur share their five best practices and five deadly sins for writing technical proposals. Participants will also learn about ARPA-E’s mission and unique role in funding energy innovation. While the webinar uses concepts from the ARPA-E funding selection process, the proposal strategies are applicable to anyone attempting to communicate complex technical information in a short format.
ARPA-E University: Technology-to-Market
Telling Your Story: Successful Presentation Techniques
Date: July 31, 2012
Presenter: David Merkoski, Partner, Greenstart
Description: From the elevator pitch to your TED talk, the difference between success and failure often depends on the story you tell and how you tell it. David's session will focus on honing your message to connect with any audience and leave a lasting impression in their minds.
ARPA-E University: Technology-to-Market
The Scientific Method for Getting Technology to Market
Date: June 21, 2012
Presenter: Steve Blank, serial entrepreneur
Description: Great technologies don't automatically attract users and thrive in the real world. Successful entrepreneur and professor Steve Blank will show how hypothesis-driven discovery and experimentation can turn your innovations into successful products with societal impact. Learn how to hone in on the true value of your technology through early and effective engagement with customers, and see why Silicon Valley startups, corporations like GE, and the National Science Foundation have adopted this methodology to advance their leading innovations.
ARPA-E University: Technology-to-Market
Demystifying Money: The Many Sources of Capital
Date: May 30, 2012
Presenter: Matthew Nordan, Vice President, Venrock Capital
Description: Taking technology to the next level means navigating a confusing range of financing options: venture capital, angel investors, government grants, bank loans, and many more. Lux Research founder and venture investor Matthew Nordan explains the different types of capital available to early stage technologists, what each looks for to make an investment decision, and what they want in return.
