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.
2024 will feature spring and fall cohorts of three-week investment-readiness education series for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development. Both cohorts will be followed by pitch practice events. At the end of the two cohorts, 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 1 launches on March 21 (all sessions held online via Zoom):
Thursday, March 21, 8:30 - 10am: Investment Routes for Bio Startups
Thursday, April 4, 8:30 - 10am: Surviving Investor Due Diligence
Thursday, April 11, 8:30 - 10am: Demystifying the Term Sheet
On Thursday, April 18, 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.
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NSF Proposal Preparation Series presented by VertueLab
Join VertueLab for this three-session Webinar series. All sessions will be held from 10:30am - 12:00pm on the following dates:
All sessions will be held from 10:30am - 12:00pm on the following dates:
April 10, 2024; SBIR/STTR ABC’s and Overview of NSF program
April 17, 2024: Project Description Elements
April 24, 2024: Other key elements of the Phase I
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense.
This live virtual SBIR classroom will provide an overview of the NSF’s SBIR/STTR grant program. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we’ll take a deep dive into the NSF program specifics, so you’re equipped for a successful proposal.
Essentials of SBIR/STTR Commercialization presented by VertueLab
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.
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.
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SBIR/STTR Virtual DOE Workshop Series presented by VertueLab
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.
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.
2024 will feature spring and fall cohorts of three-week investment-readiness education series for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development. Both cohorts will be followed by pitch practice events. At the end of the two cohorts, 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 1 launches on March 21 (all sessions held online via Zoom):
Thursday, March 21, 8:30 - 10am: Investment Routes for Bio Startups
Thursday, April 4, 8:30 - 10am: Surviving Investor Due Diligence
Thursday, April 11, 8:30 - 10am: Demystifying the Term Sheet
On Thursday, April 18, 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.