OBI & OTRADI October 2024 Newsletter

OBI Client Company Recent Wins

 

The ESG Brands

Hemex Health

Keliomics

Thaena

Learn more about OBI’s 33 startups by visiting our website!


Welcome to OBI, EnterX Biosciences!

We are delighted to announce the newest addition to our OBI community: EnterX Biosciences!

EnterX Biosciences is at the forefront of medical innovation, delivering the world’s most advanced medicines through pioneering techniques in:

Their cutting-edge approach promises to revolutionize patient care and push the boundaries of what’s possible in modern medicine.

We look forward to the valuable contributions EnterX will bring to our collaborative ecosystem. Their expertise will undoubtedly enhance our collective efforts to advance bioscience research and development.


Upcoming Lab and Office Space Availability

We are excited to announce that new lab and office space will soon be available at OBI! Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an ideal environment for growing life science and bioscience startups. Whether you’re looking for lab space or an office in a dynamic and collaborative setting, we have options to meet your needs.

To learn more about the available spaces and how they can support your company’s growth, visit our facilities page and fill out the inquiry form at the bottom. Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of our thriving biotech community!

 


OHSU and OBI Win Prestigious SBA Award to Launch Biotechnology Collective

We are thrilled to announce a significant achievement for Oregon’s biotechnology sector. Oregon Health & Science University’s Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI), Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI), and their partners have been awarded both Stage 1 and Stage 2 prizes in the 2024 U.S. Small Business Administration Growth Accelerator Fund Competition.

The Winning Team

This remarkable accomplishment is the result of a collaborative effort between:

Impact on the Pacific Northwest

The prize funds will be used to establish a groundbreaking Biotechnology Collective. This initiative aims to:

  1. Facilitate biotech advances
  2. Support undercapitalized entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest
  3. Foster innovation in the region’s biotechnology ecosystem

Looking Ahead

This award marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to bolster the biotechnology sector in Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners whose collaboration made this achievement possible.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Biotechnology Collective and its impact on our local innovation landscape.

Read the announcement HERE


Join us for lunch at the Bend Venture Conference

Join us for an engaging lunchtime networking event at Bend Venture Conference designed for biotech and digital health enthusiasts! Connect with fellow professionals, contribute to the conversation about advancing these thriving sectors in Oregon, and foster meaningful relationships within the health innovation community.

We’ll gather at Father Luke’s Room at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in between the BVC Pre-Conference Seminars and the BVC Keynote Presentation. This is a perfect opportunity to engage with individuals from both academia and industry. Lunch will be provided, with options available to accommodate dietary restrictions. Doors open at noon.

If you’re an investor, health innovation startup, or bioscience champion, we warmly invite you to this enriching networking experience.

A special thanks to our partners at OEN for co-hosting this event. OEN offers the annual Angel Oregon Life and Bioscience (AOBIO) program, which combines entrepreneurial education with the chance to secure equity funding of up to $300k through a competitive application process and pitch competition. To learn more about this exciting program, click here 2024 Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience – Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, and don’t miss the update during our networking lunch!

Free Registration HERE


Matching Grant Applications Open for Recipients of Federal SBIR and STTR Program Awards

 

Business Oregon, through the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon InC), has opened the application period for eligible businesses to apply for matching grants if they have won a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award. Oregon companies that have received federal SBIR/STTR awards after January 1, 2023, can apply for Business Oregon’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grant awards.

The mission of the federal SBIR/STTR programs is to support science and technology innovation to build a strong economy. In 2023, Oregon companies were awarded nearly $54 million in federal SBIR/STTR awards, often referred to as “America’s Seed Fund.” The SBIR/STTR programs provide funding that doesn’t dilute ownership, preserving control and flexibility for entrepreneurs. Business Oregon’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grant program is designed to leverage this federal investment in innovation in Oregon, encouraging businesses to develop new technologies and grow their companies locally.

The Matching Grant program helps address gaps in the federal SBIR/STTR federal funding and supports companies trying to get their product into the marketplace. The Matching Grants can also help better position the companies for future fundraising and growth after the federal grants have completed. Earlier this year, Business Oregon awarded nearly $1 million in SBIR/STTR Matching Grants to 14 Oregon companies—leveraging over $10.8 million in federal grants that those companies received between 2022-2023.

Read more about the SBIR/STTR Matching Grant program and apply at www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/SBIR-STTR/Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, October 21, 2024.


 Upcoming Events at OBI

In-Person Lunch & Learn: R&D Tax Credit
October 22, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
OBI Event Space, Portland
Register Here

 

Other Community Events

BendVenture conference logo with brown mountain in background2024 Bend Venture Conference
The largest angel conference in the Pacific Northwest!
October 17-19, 2024
Downtown Bend
Registration is Open!

Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience: Investment Announcement Mixer
November 21, 2024 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mission Theater, Portland
Registration is Open!