Events

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Online/Zoom

Want to Take Your Translational Science Research to the Next Level?

Sign up to participate in this NIH webinar that will be held from 12pm to 1:30pm on Wednesday, January 22.

Learn more about non-dilutive funding opportunities for your translational science through the NCATS Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs during their free webinar on Jan. 22, 2025. Experts from NCATS, the Montana Innovation Partnership, Montana State University and University of Montana will share insights on funding opportunities, tech transfer strategies, and more. Open to all states.  

There is no cost to join the webinar, but registration is required. Register here! 

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.

The Phase I preparation session will be held four times, each running from 11 am to 12 pm; events will be held on January 23, 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 February 13 and June 17. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

Location

OBI, Portland

This workshop by Biotech Bootcamp, to be held from 1pm tp 4pm, is designed to provide insights into the operational and strategic considerations for scaling up a MedTech or biotech startup, including project management, team building, and managing growth phases. Attendees will walk away understanding the startup lifecycle and risks, and will be empowered to scale "people and processes" at the appropriate times.

The Oregon Bioscience Incubator is located at 4640 S Macadam Ave.

Learn more and register here!

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 several times in 2025, each running from 11 am to 12 pm; the event will be held on February 6, March 16 and May 6. The first sessionwas held on January 16.

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

Location

Online/Zoom

Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration, this three-day free virtual event that is scheduled from February 11 through the 13th, seeks to to connect entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to America’s Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, also known as America’s Seed Fund, provide $4 billion each year in funding to early-stage startups and small businesses as innovators take their technology from R&D through to commercialization.

Participants will:

• Learn the basics about America’s Seed Fund
• Gain an understanding of the evaluation processes
• Engage with federal agency representatives
• Leave with specific ideas on how to start your America’s Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) journey

Register today and stay up-to-date as more information becomes available on America’s Seed Fund Week 2025.

About the Small Business Administration
Created in 1953, the U.S. SBA continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

Location

Miller Nash, Portland

Join with other members of the Portland startup community from 5 to 7pm on February 12 at the 1140 SW Washington St, Ste 700 offices of Miller Nash.

Founders and entrepreneurs share core qualities like motivation, passion, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks — qualities that drive them to create and lead new businesses. However, each entrepreneurial journey is unique, with its own set of challenges and turning points.

For our first panel PubTalk of 2025, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is thrilled to feature three winners from the OEN Entrepreneurship Awards: Cori Omundson, CEO, Rising Wines Collective, Jeff Shafer, COE, Branwyn and Nora Shields, Co-founder, Rock paper Coin. These accomplished entrepreneurs will share their personal origin stories, the people and resources that have been pivotal to their success, the strategies that have worked for them, and their future plans for growth.

Whether you’re just starting out, looking for inspiration, or hoping to connect with others who understand the entrepreneurial grind, this interactive conversation is for you. Join us to hear firsthand what it’s really like to build and scale a business in our community, and find solidarity with fellow entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey.

The cost to participate is $15 for OEN members and $25 for non-members. Register here and now!

Location

The Porter, Portland

Join life science industry and academic professionals, economic development experts, service partners, investors, students and biotech enthusiasts gather for an evening of networking and a light program, from 5 to 8pm at The Porter, located at 1355 SW 2nd Ave.

Bio on the Rocks - part of OBA's regionally rotating "Bio On" series, launched in 2007 - brings together our vibrant bioscience community for an evening of connection, engagement, and education. 

Whether you are a biotech veteran, new to the trade, or simply curious - all are welcome.

Registration is now open. All parties must create an account to register for this event - members and non-members inclusive. Click here to create your account, or assign a password to your existing account. To access member pricing, please use your work-related email.

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.

The Phase I preparation session will be held twice from 3pm to 4pm; the event dates are February 13 and June 17.

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, and staff have just posted event dates for the first half of 2025.

This Fast-Track Proposal session will be held three times, each running from 11 am to 12 pm; the event dates are February 18, March 27 and June 5.

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.

Check back here for the agenda and speakers as that information becomes available, or check out the event website directly.

Early registration is open now. 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.