Events

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.

Location

Zoom

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Startup Business Essentials is a 5-part Zoom series designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essentials to support their growing businesses, uncover the common pitfalls that lead to failure and gain invaluable insights from thought leaders and successful founders. You will gain practical guidance and expert advice to set you on the right path on your entrepreneurial journey.

Attendees will meet peers and a community of service providers, investors, organizations and agencies available to support your success.

A practice pitch session follows the series, giving companies a forum to showcase their company and share their ideas with a 5-minute pitch in a non-competitive setting.

Sessions will be held on Mondays from 8:30 to 10:00am:

• September 16: Developing a healthy financial structure
• September 23: Insuring your startup
• September 30: Business entity structure checklist
• October 7: Funding your company
• October 21: Why succession planning needs to start from the beginning

PLUS on Monday, October 28, from 4:30 to 7:00 pm, companies are invited to showcase their company and ideas with a 5-minute pitch in a non-competitive setting.

Visit OEN's website to learn more and to register!

Location

Sentinel Hotel, Portland

The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) and sponsor Umpqua Bank are excited to host the 2024 Oregon Entrepreneurship Awards on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024!

The award event kicks off with a Welcome Reception at 5:00pm, to be followed by the Awards Ceremony at 6:30pm. We hope attendees will gather inspiration from, and cheer on, the incredible finalists and winners in the following categories:

• Early, Development and Growth Stage Awards encompass a variety of criteria including financial achievement, traction, team and social impact.
• The Trailblazer Award will be awarded to an individual company that has demonstrated creativity, originality, and entrepreneurial spirit in its pursuit of new ideas and innovative solutions. Successfully paving a new way in existing markets, or creating new ones, through their strategies, products, services or approaches in their industries.
• The Entrepreneurial Achievement Award recognizes a founder or co-founding team who have led their company to success while demonstrating outstanding leadership.
• Community Catalyst Award recognizes an individual or community organization that creates opportunities for connections, education and services in support of founders and entrepreneurs.

Learn more and register at OEN's website.

Location

McMenamins Mission Theater, Portland

Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience, hosted by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), is the premier Pacific Northwest investment program for life and bioscience entrepreneurs. Join us at the AOBIO Investment Announcement Mixer for a special evening celebrating innovations in the life and bioscience industry. ONAMI is pleased to again this year be a sponsor of the event.

Regional startup founders will pitch their companies on the main stage in a competition to earn an equity investment. The Big Check Moment is after the pitches, when the AOBIO Investor Group announces the winner of this year's investment of more than $100,000!

If you like what you see on stage, attendees are welcome to join the AOBIO Investor Group up until the close of the event. Contact Cara Turano for additional information.

• When: 4:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, November 21, 2024
• Where: McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland

Visit OEN's event page to learn more and to register!