ScoutCamp

Connects the region’s research organizations and investors in 1on1 meetings

Upcoming ScoutCamps

April 25, 2024: Food & Ag Tech

September 2024: Human Health • January 2025: Computing

ScoutCamp is an invitation-only, virtual program that connects investors in 1on1 meetings with Midwest/Great Lakes region research organizations to discuss their emerging technologies and startups.

Target Audience: Tech transfer/innovation leaders from the region’s research organizations; corporate and institutional venture investors.

Programs include: 1on1 meetings (160+ per ScoutCamp); trends discussions; and university-and investor-only networking sessions.

ScoutCamp is a partnership between:

5 Lakes Institute & Midwest Research University Network (MRUN)

For more information, or to discuss an invitation to attend, contact:

Kathleen Gallagher, 5 Lakes Institute Executive Director: kathleen@5lakesinstitute.org

Tim Honaker, Midwest University Research Network (MRUN) President: thonaker@mrun.us

Our post-event surveys show that: 

100% of participants hope to be involved in future ScoutCamps

100% of participants plan to follow up on at least one of their meetings

On average, participants estimate:

4-5 of their one-on-one meetings will lead to future discussions