Events

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Online/Zoom

NSF regularly hosts one-hour virtual Q&As for startups and small businesses to learn about NSF's SBIR/STTR programs, and staff have just posted event dates for the first half of 2025.

The Phase I Preparation session will be held from 11 am to 12pm on February 27, March 27 and May 22.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

NOTE:
The Phase I Preparation session will also be held from 3pm tp 4pm on June 17. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

Location

Online/Zoom

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.

The program is one in a series of Angel Oregon events facilitated by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network in collaboration with ONAMI, Oregon Bioscience Association, Oregon Bioscience Incubator/OTRADI, and OHSU.

2025 will feature two (March and September) three-week investment-readiness sessions for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development. This series will be held online on Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:00am:

• March 6:   Capital Readiness for Bio Startups
• March 13: Valuations and Cap Tables for Bio Startups
• March 20: Due Diligence for Bio Startups

In addition, the cohort includes an in-person pitch practice at OBI/OTRADI on April 3 from 11am to 1pm with feedback from regional thought leaders.

Learn more and register here!

Location

Online/Zoom

The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar from 12 to 1pm.

NSF I-Corps is an immersive, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. Learn more about the Teams Program.

The webinar will include a brief presentation followed by time for questions.

This Intro to NSF I-Corps webinar will be held on March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

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Online/Zoom

Join Dr. Elizabeth Gordon from 12 to 1pm for a dive deep into the key aspects of drug development in the U.S. This 3-part series is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the critical steps, strategies, and regulatory considerations that drive successful pharmaceutical product development. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to expand your knowledge, this series will offer valuable insights into the regulatory landscape and the processes that shape the future of medicine.

Dr. Gordon is a regulatory affairs expert with 34 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and FDA, specializing in drug and biologics development with particular expertise in rare diseases and orphan products.

This event is sponsored by Rain Catalysts and organized by the Oregon Bioscience Incubator.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Location

Online/Zoom

NSF regularly hosts one-hour virtual Q&As for startups and small businesses to learn about NSF's SBIR/STTR programs, and staff have just posted event dates for the first half of 2025.

This introductory session will be held from 11 am to 12 pm on March 16 and again on May 6.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

Location

Online/Zoom

NSF regularly hosts one-hour virtual Q&As for startups and small businesses to learn about NSF's SBIR/STTR programs.

This Fast-Track Proposal session will be from 11 am to 12 pm, with sessions on March 27 and June 5. Learn more about NSF's Fast-Track Programs.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

Location

Sentinel Hotel, Portland

Oregon's annual Innovation Showcase, presented by Business Oregon, focuses on deep tech, innovation-driven, scalable companies that may take over five years to develop, setting it apart from software or consumer products. Don’t miss the chance to network with investors and explore successful companies, emerging deep tech startups, and the state’s supportive ecosystem.

Enjoy the Showcase's opening reception on the evening of the 19th, with the Keynote Speech at 7pm, followed by the conference program on May 20. Visit the event website directly for details.

Early Bird registration is open now through February 28. Register here!

Organizers hope that the Showcase will be a lively nexus to develop and strengthen relationships with deep tech investors, including those from out of state, by highlighting Oregon as a premier hub for innovation and startups. The event will feature successful Oregon-grown companies, emerging startups seeking funding, and the supportive state ecosystem that de-risks investments.

Location

Online/Zoom

NSF regularly hosts one-hour virtual Q&As for startups and small businesses to learn about NSF's SBIR/STTR programs, and the next "after hours" Phase I preparation session will be on June 17 from 3pm to 4pm.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.