Events

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s PubTalks are where Oregon’s entrepreneurial energy comes to life. Part happy hour, part startup show-and-tell, and all about making great connections.

We’re teaming up with our friends at SEDCOR and Launch Mid-Valley for the January PubTalk on Wednesday, January 14th at from 5:00 to 7:30PM at Venti’s Café located at 325 Court St.

Come for the conversation, stay for the community:


• Meet fellow founders, innovators, and supporters

• Hear 5-Minute Pitches from local entrepreneurs

• Jump into a lively networking game to break the ice
• Enjoy great food, drinks, and plenty of laughs

Whether you’re growing your business, sparking new ideas, or just here for the good vibes — this is the place to be!

Cost: $15 for OEN members; $25 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

Are you not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get a free pass to a PubTalk!

Learn more and register here!

This two-day (Feb 12 & 13) intensive course is designed to guide entrepreneurs, researchers, and small businesses through NIH's SBIR/STIR process. You’ll learn how to navigate proposal requirements, strengthen your submission and avoid common pitfalls.

Thursday, February 12, from 8:30am to 5pm

• ABCs of SBIR and registrations
• NIH review criteria
• Specific Aims and Research Strategy, budgets, required documents and readability

Friday, February 13, from 8:30am to 1:30pm, followed by optional 1:1s

• Commercialization plans
• Human subjects and vertebrate animals
• Navigating ASSIST

Cost and eligibility
$125 per person. Eligibility is based on application review. Space is limited. Applications are due by January 29, 2026. If accepted, you will receive a payment link.

How to apply
Complete the eligibility application here: Apply Now

OEN loves to go on the road, and they're closing out January in Klamath Falls with a morning mixer focused on connection, collaboration, and founder-to-founder support. Join them for:

• Breakfast bites + warm drinks
• Open, honest conversations with fellow entrepreneurs
• Insights from local thought leaders
• A welcoming space to connect, share ideas, and strengthen regional ties

The January Entrepreneur Mixer takes place from 8:30 – 10:00 am on Thursday, January 29th sponsored and hosted by On The Verge Consulting, located at 110 N 7th St in Klamath Falls.

Enjoy breakfast bites and drinks, networking, and the chance to learn from regional thought leaders.

There is no cost to OEN members, and cost for non-OEN members is $10.

Learn more and register here!

Location

Sentinel Hotel, Portland

Save Monday and Tuesday, May 11 and 12, 2026, for the 2nd Annual Oregon Innovation Showcase!

This event brings together investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem leaders to highlight Oregon as a premier hub for innovation and startups.

Focusing on deep tech and innovation-driven companies, the Showcase connects emerging startups with investors, celebrates Oregon-grown success stories, and spotlights the state’s supportive ecosystem that helps de-risk investments and drive scalable growth. From inspiring pitches to collaborative conversations, the event strengthens relationships across sectors, fuels optimism for Oregon’s economic future, and continues to build momentum for a thriving, inclusive innovation community.

While the 2026 program is not yet available, EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is open now through February 13th.