As all entrepreneurs know, startups need cash, and it’s not always each to come by. Also known as America’s Seed Fund, The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide a combined total of over $4 billion in early stage, non-dilutive funding for America’s entrepreneurs each year! Additionally, these awards are […]

4-part series to take you through the SBIR program. February 10 - Introduction to the NIH SBIR program Learn about the SBIR program background, eligibility requirements, advantages of SBIR, programmatic structure, deciding whether to apply, challenges for first time applicants, and funding trends. February 17 - How to Create a Competitive NIH SBIR Grant Application […]

The successful recipients of the NIH SBIR grants will share their experiences to give you an insider's perspective. Come learn the tips and tricks to receiving SBIR grants and get your questions answered. Register here.

We are pleased to announce the finalists of the first ever West Side Pitch Competition which will take place on Thursday, March 10th. Foodi Menus  |  Khalsa Salsa  |  Logic Intelligence LLC  Prrl Labs  |  Radious  |  Sport Source   ABOUT WEST SIDE PITCH The Portland Metro’s Westside is brimming with doers and makers creating exceptional products and services to solve […]

Burnout is trending and COVID life is no joke. Our social supports are faltering and work structures are changing. Chaos and uncertainty are ongoing threats, not to mention financial instability, white supremacy, and mounting grief and loss. People are struggling. You’re not alone. This event is short on time but heavy on impact. Miss me […]

As part of International Women's Day, Loopr AI, is organizing a webinar titled "Break the Bias in Startups" Startups are responsible for the biggest wealth re-distribution in the last 100 years. Yet, women are largely locked out of the biggest startup success stories. 7 of the wealthiest 10 people in the world are startup founders […]

An honest panel discussion centering the identities and experiences of our friends and colleagues identifying as women. Hosted by Cinder and moderated by Katy Byrtus (she/her), we will continue to examine what equity and inclusion means for different and intersecting identities in these panel discussions throughout 2022. Panelists to include: Eleonora Juarez, she/her: Associate Director […]

EVENT SERIES INFORMATION: What defines a “smart” region? TWI Global defines it as a region that “uses information and communication technology to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public and provide a better quality of government service and citizen welfare” with the goal of optimizing regional functions and promote economic growth while also improving […]

Need to Speed is the name of the game when building a facility to manufacture ATMP products. With a heavy focus on an accelerated schedule and getting your product faster to market this brings unique risks. Converting some project risk factors into success factors could change your whole dynamic and lead to a effective facility […]

The Makers & Markers Zoomcast is a fast past conversation with an Oregon Bio member. To address the twelve billion pounds plus of scientific plastic waste generated each year, Polycarbin has designed comprehensive closed-loop systems to replace single use product materials. Join Oregon Bioscience Association and Polycarbin CEO James O’ Brien as he explains Polycarbin’s […]

Badass women who have turned their science into successful business ventures and the funding resources that have supported them and others. VertueLab and Women in Science PDX are celebrating the fifth year of Badass Women Entrepreneurs! This annual event spotlights badass women with badass science startups. The event convenes movers and shakers with different types […]

Use your complimentary pass to sign up today to learn what happened at the 2022 HIMSS and ViVe meetings!     The March 31st symposium (Thursday, 11am-2pm ET) will feature leaders from:   Merck  Microsoft   HIMSS   Persistent    Columbia University Abbott Blue Cross Blue Shield Verbena They will share their key takeaways from the HIMSS […]

·    What are Angel Investors looking for when considering an investment?  ·    What does a Seed Investment fund want to see from an early-stage company? ·    How much time should an entrepreneur expect to spend on raising funds? Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, March 31 from 1-2 PM to hear from an […]