Upcoming Events

Attend one of our upcoming events. Events are open to the following audiences: Pre-startup, Startup, Faculty, Students, External to Northwestern, and Alum.

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Apr

2026

Q Founder Seminar: Translating an Invention into IP of Value

12:00 PM Online

Turning a scientific breakthrough into commercially valuable intellectual property requires more than filing a patent. T...

Apr

2026

Q Founder Seminar: Building a Robust Patent Portfolio

12:00 PM Online

A strong patent portfolio is a strategic asset, not just a collection of filings. This seminar explores how to align por...

Apr

2026

Q Founder Seminar: Fundamentals for Financing Your Startup

12:00 PM Off-Campus

Fundamentals for Financing Your Startup Build the financial foundation your startup needs to grow. Raising capital is on...

Apr

2026

Q Founder Seminar: IP Due Diligence

12:00 PM Off-Campus

IP due diligence is a critical step in fundraising, partnering, and acquisition discussions. This session will demystify...

Jun

2026

Q Founder Seminar: Contracting Basics

12:00 PM Off-Campus

Contracting Basics Protect your company by understanding the contracts that protect you. Contracts form the backbone of ...