Ready to take your research beyond the lab and into the world? Join our new brown-bag Innovation Lunch and Learn Series for a roadmap to turn academic discovery into real-world impact.
Through six focused, interactive sessions, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and connections needed to explore commercialization, secure innovation funding, and collaborate with industry, all while staying rooted in your research mission.
Who Should Attend?
If you're a UNH faculty member or graduate researcher, this series is designed for you. Whether you're curious about how to fund innovation-driven projects, protect your intellectual property, or launch a startup, these sessions will help you expand the reach of your research. You'll walk away with practical insights, new connections, and a clearer understanding of how innovation can amplify your academic impact.
Upcoming Events
Finding Funding: Non-traditional Grants for Innovation-Driven Research
November 20, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thompson Hall Board of Trustees Room | Virtual
Register for Session 1
With traditional funding under pressure, learn how innovation-focused programs like SBIR and STTR can keep your research moving forward.
Speakers:
Marc Eichenberger, Chief Business Development & Innovation Officer
Dain LaRoche, Associate Dean for Research, CHHS
Beyond the Journal: Turning Research into Real-World Solutions
December 18, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thompson Hall Board of Trustees Room | Virtual
Your research can create real-world impact. Learn how to amplify its reach by navigating commercialization pathways and leveraging university support.
Speaker:
Gary Sclar, Director of Technology Transfer
Faculty Innovator’s Playbook: Research Entrepreneurship Mindset
January 29, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thompson Hall Board of Trustees Room | Virtual
Discover how adopting entrepreneurial thinking and tools like NSF I-Corps and Lean Startup can enhance your research impact and career.
Speaker:
Jeff Lapak, Executive Director of the Venture Studio
Innovation Starts Here: UNH Resources that Power Your Research
February 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thompson Hall Board of Trustees Room | Virtual
Get to know the people, programs, and spaces at Innovation and across campus that can help bring your ideas to life.
Speaker:
Marc Eichenberger, Chief Business Development & Innovation Officer
Collaborate to Innovate: Building Industry-Research Partnerships
March 12, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thompson Hall Board of Trustees Room | Virtual
Understand how to build impactful partnerships with industry, navigate intellectual property, and turn research into real-world solutions.
Speaker:
Justine Stadler, Director of Corporate Engagement
Ideas with Equity: Licensing, Ventures & Faculty-Led Startups
April 23, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thompson Hall Board of Trustees Room | Virtual
Explore the pathways to launching faculty-led startups, alternative paths for research spin-outs, and licensing your innovations.
Speaker:
Gary Sclar, Director of Technology Transfer
