Events

Join VertueLab for this Zoom Webinar held from 10:30am - 12:00pm on Wednesday, May 1.

Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good plan.

This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to show your best self. Get tips on developing the components of a credible commercialization plan from demonstrating market opportunity, to product/technology considerations, developing business strategy and building your team. Reviewer exceptions are covered throughout along with agency requirements, and much more.

Webinar registration is now open.

Location

The Growler Guys, Ashland

On Monday, May 2, join Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) for their May Entrepreneur Mixer from 5 to 6:30pm at the Growler Guys.

This event is an opportunity to meet ambitious founders and entrepreneurs with a broad range of expertise and skills who are open to building new relationships and strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem. Enjoy nibbles and the first round of drinks on OEN, networking, and the chance to learn from regional thought leaders.

Cascade Lakes, the first and only not-for-profit brewery in Oregon, will be on hand to sample their beers and there will be some great raffle opportunities throughout the evening.

Registration is now open!

Location

Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute, Corvallis

On Monday, May 20, join the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) Pitch, Please! event from 4 to 6:30pm at Oregon State University's Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI) located on the Corvallis Hewlett Packard Campus.

Take advantage of this opportunity to receive feedback on your pitch before stepping foot in front of investors, buyers, or customers.

Attendees are welcome to register to pitch, or observe to learn how they can strengthen their own pitches. Following each pitch, regional thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing. ONAMI's own president Skip Rung will serve as one of the pitch feedback panelists.

Pitch, Please is a monthly OEN event hosted offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state.

Registration is now open!

Location

Online and In-person

Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO) is designed to support early-stage life and bioscience startups based in Oregon and Southwest Washington by offering investment-readiness education, connectivity within the local bioscience community, and the opportunity to receive an equity investment from local angel investors. This program is facilitated by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network in collaboration with Oregon Bioscience Incubator/OTRADI, OHSU and ONAMI.

Participants will take part in a three-week investment-readiness education series for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development, followed by a practice pitch event. Those companies that are investment-ready can apply to be considered for an angel investment that will be presented at the in-person AOBIO Investment Mixer on November 21.

Cohort 2 launches on August 22 (all sessions held online via Zoom):

• Thursday, August 22, 8:30 - 10am:  Investment Routes for Bio Startups
• Thursday, August 29, 8:30 - 10am:  Surviving Investor Due Diligence
• Thursday, September 5, 8:30 - 10am:  Demystifying the Term Sheet

On Thursday, September 19, from 11am–1pm, companies can participate in an In-Person Pitch Practice, hosted by and held at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator/OTRADI in Portland.

For more information and to register, visit AOBIO 2024.

Join VertueLab for this three-session Webinar series held from 10:30am - 12:00pm on the following dates:

• September 11, 2024:  DOE Overview and Planning your Project
• September 18, 2024:  DOE Proposal Essentials, Part 1
• September 25, 2024:  DOE Proposal Essentials, Part 2

The Department of Energy (DOE) invests more than $300 million annually in their SBIR/STTR programs. That’s funding for R&D of your new technology to assist in commercialization! If you are considering an SBIR/STTR proposal to DOE, then you don’t want to miss this virtual workshop series. Our experts will review what’s needed for a successful DOE proposal for both Release 1 and Release 2 topics.

The Release 2 topics include the EERE office. Learn if you are eligible for funding, the requirements of the program, and what it takes to submit a competitive proposal. Each session provides ample time for Q&A so you can get answers specific to your technology.

Webinar registration is now open.

Save the date for the finale of AOBIO 2024: November 21 from 5 to 7pm.

More details as they become available!