Please join us for our April Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health PDX Happy Hour. This event brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is your opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and […]
Crowd Funding Strategies in Science and Healthcare w/ Molly Lindquist. Registration required.
We are meeting up at a new venue this month - Carmella's Wines! Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both […]
with Claire Celeste Carnes of Providence Ventures. Registration required.
Dylan Vance of Jupiter Devices, will take a few minutes to tell us about the innovative, non-invasive, and continuous glucose monitoring watch that he and his team are developing and where they are headed. Come help us welcome Jupiter Devices (our newest OBI client company) and enjoy some beverages, snacks, and conversation with your fellow […]
The OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI), the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO), and the Portland State Business Accelerator (PSBA) are thrilled to be teaming up for this event. We are meeting up at a new venue this month - Scout Beer Garden (across the street from the OHSU tram). A huge thanks to the Zidell family […]
Business Oregon Presentation on Small Business Financing Options David Weiss and Mark Brady of Business Oregon will be joining us to discuss funding and grants that are available for bioscience companies through the State of Oregon. You will learn about the following: Small Business Expansion Program Other business finance programs SBIR Phase II support grants Phase […]
Sandra Shotwell, CEO of DesignMedix, will take a few minutes to tell us about some exciting new developments with her company. Come help us celebrate DesignMedix and enjoy some beverages, snacks, and conversation with your fellow OBI enthusiasts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP so that we can make sure to have plenty of food and drink on hand.
Please join us for our July Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health PDX Happy Hour.
A huge thanks to the Zidell family for making this venue available to us.
Please join us for our August Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health PDX Happy Hour.
Cost: Free (One free drink ticket for each attendee)
Speakers:
• Michael Sheehan, CIO, Peace Health
• Open Mic, introduce yourself to the group
Please join us for our September Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health PDX Happy Hour.
We are meeting at Scout Beer Garden (across the street from the base of the OHSU tram). A huge thanks to the Zidell family for making this venue available to us.
September 26 9am-1pm
September 27 10am-5pm
1st Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health PDX, invite new people & discuss goals
Please join us for our October Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health PDX Happy Hour.
We are meeting at Aquariva Restaurant and Bar (adjacent to the OTRADI Bioscience Incubator).
This event is INVITE ONLY. Please join us to celebrate the first three years of the OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI), tour our newly expanded facilities, and meet with our seventeen startup companies. Come hear about Oregon’s thriving bioscience ecosystem from leading legislators, CEOs, and community leaders. Mingle with our in-house and affiliated startup companies who […]
We would love to have you join us for our December Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health PDX Happy Hour! Our monthly happy hour brings together innovators from industry and academia who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with […]
The OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI), PSU Business Accelerator (PSBA), and Ater Wynne LLP are partnering to bring you a comprehensive 5-part Lunch and Learn Series on: IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and Tech Companies The 5-part series will cover introductory lectures and roundtable discussions regarding key technology and intellectual property issues which all startups and emerging […]
Patents - Presenter: Paul Churilla
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Oregon Heart - Presenter: Clyde Tayler
Copyrights & Open Source - Presenter: Ernie Bootsma
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Madorra & Hemex Health
Data & Know-How - Presenter: Tammy Buist
Please join us for our June Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health PDX Happy Hour.
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Cambia Health Solutions, Main atrium area
Exploring the Power of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Biotechnology
Join the OBI and one of IBM's premier partners, Experis, for a conversation around helping you innovate and design cost effective, real world applications in healthcare and life science industry through the use of the cutting edge Watson AI technology and cognitive cloud platform.
Please join us for the fifth luncheon in our series. Ron Epperson will be sharing his expertise on effective strategies in licensing, joint technology development, and collaboration.
** We will be in the barge building! Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Enjoy a […]
Join us on July 20 in Hillsboro as we highlight the impact of diversity in the workplace, starting with creating opportunities for all Oregonians. 503-548-4432
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
The OBI is partnering with Amazon Web Services to provides OBI-affiliated startups with the following resources: $10,000 in AWS Promotional Credit valid for 2 years 2 years of AWS Business Support (up to $5,000). Access to the AWS Technical and Business Essentials web-based (or instructor-led) training ($600 value per course) 80 credits for Self-Paced Labs ($80 value) Please join […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
Please join us for an important discussion on the value of innovation and the role of government in promoting research commercialization in Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to: - Discuss state of affairs and identify upcoming challenges and opportunities facing Oregon’s bioscience sector and correlating research institutions, including impact of: federal support for […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
Come connect with your fellow OBI Client Companies at our first bi-monthly pizza lunch. This is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow OBI Client Company members, learn about what they are working on, and explore potential synergies. Nasry Yassa is the CEO of Sirona Dx, the OBI's newest client company. He will give […]
DESCRIPTION NWCC, OBI, and K&L Gates are delighted to welcome Jing Dipiero to the next event -- "Healthcare in China: Global Opportunities." Washington State China Relations Council sponsored her talk on the topic in Seattle, on Dec 6th, 2017. It was very well received. “Having been born and raised in Beijing before relocating her career […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Join us at the Portland State Business Accelerator in the […]
Learn to pitch your technology! Please join us for a dynamic and engaging workshop led by Tom Kingsley, an entrepreneur, angel investor, and startup consultant, and Brigitte Piniewski, MD, an angel investor, medical practitioner, and former digital health executive. The workshop will provide guidance on the following: Developing an effective 1 to 2 minute pitch […]
The OBI is hosting its first scientific product show and you are invited! The show will include manufactures representing a broad array of products and services for scientists. Come see the latest technologies available, and have detailed discussions about your needs and challenges. Refreshments will be served. Vendors attending this Scientific Product Show include: […]
2018 Tech Lunch and Learn Series IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and High Tech Companies Register now The OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI), PSU Business Accelereator (PSBA), and Ater Wynne LLP are partnering again to bring you the new 2018 IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and High Tech Companies Lunch and Learn Series. Due to the […]
WIS-PDX presents a collaborative event co-hosted by Oregon BEST, OBI, and OCTRI to build a supportive network and provide resources for women entrepreneurs in our community. This free event will include a panel of entrepreneurs and investors (to be announced soon) who will answer questions about their career paths and how they have found success. In addition to the panel, […]
The OBI will be hosting a 2-day SBIR Grant Writing Workshop April 9th & 10th. There will be an application process to attend this workshop, so if you are interested in being considered, please submit the application by March 20, 2018. Cost per Participant: $75 (includes food/beverage for two days). The Federal SBIR/STTR programs award over […]
2018 Tech Lunch and Learn Series IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and High Tech Companies The OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI), PSU Business Accelereator (PSBA), and Ater Wynne LLP are partnering again to bring you the new 2018 IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and High Tech Companies Lunch and Learn Series. Due to the success […]
2018 Tech Lunch and Learn Series IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and High Tech Companies The OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI), PSU Business Accelereator (PSBA), and Ater Wynne LLP are partnering again to bring you the new 2018 IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and High Tech Companies Lunch and Learn Series. Due to the success […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Register
So much to accomplish in so little time: deadlines to meet, investors to attract and please, regulatory hurdles to achieve and, hovering above it all, the unrelenting competitive and investor pressures to be the first to market. If you are a member of this Biotech community, the screen image of your computer is barely faded […]
2018 Tech Lunch & Learn Series IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and High Tech Companies The OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI), PSU Business Accelerator (PSBA), and Ater Wynne LLP are partnering again to bring you the new 2018 IP Strategies for Bioscience, Digital Health, and High Tech Companies Lunch & Learn Series. Due to the […]
Come hear the OBI Interns present on their learning! Join us in sending off our OBI interns in style by letting them present on their hard work throughout this year. Each of the interns will be giving a 5 - 10 minute presentation with time for questions and comments. Please make sure to register so […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
The Entrepreneurs' Ally A professional back-office suite with everything you need to manage your HR, Benefits, and Payroll - all with affordable, 5 Star healthcare coverage. All in one place. This Lunch & Learn will address how outsourcing can help you grow your company as well as the, sometimes significant, time and cost savings realized […]
Come connect with your fellow OBI Client Companies at our monthly OBI Client Company Lunch & Learn If you would like to learn more about what other companies in the incubator are up to, join us for our monthly Lunch & Learns to hear updates from OBI client companies and to network. This is a […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
FDA Regulation of Digital Health Products: Recent Changes By FDA and Congress Digital health is one of the most explosive areas of innovation with software products aimed at wellness and medical applications. Depending on the intended application, software may meet the FDA's definition of a medical device and be subject to an extensive set of […]
Join us for a cruise to celebrate 10 years of OTRADI and 5 years of the Oregon Bioscience Incubator! You are invited to attend OTRADI's 10-Year Anniversary and OBI's 5-Year Anniversary Celebration and Cruise aboard the Portland Spirit. We're inviting the entire bio and startup entrepreneurship community, as well as legislators, partners, collaborators and supporters, […]
Building a scale-able financial system and creating meaningful forecasts Managing the financial, tax and compliance aspects of a business can be daunting for many entrepreneurs and early stage companies. Creating a solid foundation is essential to running your business, submitting grant proposals and developing meaningful projections for investors and bankers. Please join us for a […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Register Now
Following a proven design process reduces risk in the design of medical devices Register Now No matter where you are in the design of your medical product, it is beneficial to follow a proven design process to reduce risk and have the proper documentation in place for FDA submittal. During this Lunch & Learn, Simplexity Product […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. REGISTER NOW
REGISTER NOW The Oregon Bioscience Incubator hosts a monthly Life Science & Digital Health CEO Roundtable that brings together CEOs for an invigorating exchange of information, ideas, and insights. This peer group is composed of both seasoned and inexperienced CEOs who delve into candid, solution-seeking discussions focused on CEO-level issues, and the challenges and pressures […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
REGISTER NOW The Oregon Bioscience Incubator is currently the thought leader for Digital Health IT programming in the state of Oregon. The OBI fills the gap between research and commercialization by providing resources and expertise found nowhere else in Oregon. OBI operates Oregon's first and only bioscience-specific incubator, and has recently begun incorporating Digital Health […]
Come connect with your fellow neighbors at our OBI Client Company Lunch & Learn If you would like to learn more about what other companies in the incubator are up to, join us for our monthly Lunch & Learns to hear updates from OBI client companies and to network. This is a great opportunity to […]
The Oregon Bioscience Incubator hosts a bi-monthly Life Science & Digital Health CEO Roundtable that brings together CEOs for an invigorating exchange of information, ideas, and insights. This peer group is composed of both seasoned and inexperienced CEOs who delve into candid, solution-seeking discussions focused on CEO-level issues, and the challenges and pressures unique to top-level management. […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
OBI is hosting a Lunch & Learn where Andre' Petett, Managing Director of Aptly Focused, will speak on sales; understanding how to plan, execute and track them. Uncovering the distinction between sales and marketing. Does commercialization have to change your original vision? REGISTER NOW Learn about Andre' Petett: Mr. Petett has been in sales and sales […]
Please join us for our March Accelerate Biotech & Digital Health PDX Happy Hour at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI) / OTRADI! Come mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. Our monthly happy […]
The Oregon Bioscience Incubator hosts a bi-monthly Life Science & Digital Health CEO Roundtable that brings together CEOs for an invigorating exchange of information, ideas, and insights. This peer group is composed of both seasoned and inexperienced CEOs who delve into candid, solution-seeking discussions focused on CEO-level issues, and the challenges and pressures unique to top-level management. […]
Privacy and security are critical requirements for applications that handle health care data. Position yourself for success and avoid the cost of retrofitting required compliance features. Come learn how to incorporate these key features before your application begins handling live data. REGISTER NOW
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant process, with an emphasis on how to get funded. Understanding the Omnibus Solicitation and Application Process What the Solicitation does and does not cover Strategic planning Understanding the element of "Innovation" Writing a competitive grant application Opportunity to meet one-on-one with […]
Come connect with your fellow neighbors at our OBI Client Company Lunch & Learn If you want to learn more about what other companies in the incubator are up to, join us for our monthly Lunch & Learns to hear quick introductions and updates from OBI client companies and to network. This is a great […]
Most businesses have not separated sales and marketing in their business process. This means they have avoided/missed giving sales its proper attention. The purpose of this workshop is to do just that. Give sales its proper attention with respect to how it fits into the company culture, with respect to how it fits in with […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
Product development in the healthcare space is complicated by both a complex regulatory environment and a large stakeholder group. This talk will address a broad overview of best practices and strategy from regulatory pathway and IP protection to go-to-market and exit strategy. We will dive into how to test your value proposition and gather insights […]
There are many aspects to creating and developing a sales team. They range from: do you even want an in-house team? To: how will you train and monitor said team, in house or not? What characteristics will make a good salesperson? The answer to the last one might surprise you. Once you have figured out […]
Developing a robust go-to-market strategy requires understanding what healthcare providers are treating your target patient population and how those patients are being cared for today. Health insurance claims are submitted for every service and procedure delivered by doctors or hospitals who seek reimbursement. The claim contains a rich trove of data about the patient, the […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. REGISTER NOW
Register Now Description Organizations that thrive typically all have one thing in common: They understand what contributes, and detracts, from their bottom line. But mastering that task in a world of hidden government pricing is becoming a tightrope walk. That’s because government pricing programs can disproportionately impact sales channels—and paint a vastly different picture of […]
Life Science Startup CEOs and Founders are building equity in two products: their companies, and their own profiles. This OBI Lunch and Learn will take CEOs, Founders, and life science executives through the best practices and helpful tips to raise an individual's profile through timely thought pieces, conference speaking opportunities, and social media engagement. Raising […]
Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Thank you to Autodesk for sponsoring this happy hour. […]
Description Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI) and the Portland State Business Accelerator (PSBA) are partnering to bring you a Finance Series. The first of three programs will be on September 17th at the Portland State Business Accelerator with the NOW CFO Financial Consultant, Chris Hall. Come learn about the basics of finance from Chris Hall of NOWCFO. Learn what things […]
REGISTER NOW How to set up your books, and the importance of quality financial statements As a small business owner, the failure to properly set up your accounting records, and produce quality financial statements may affect your company's future. This Lunch & Learn will cover the basics of setting up quality financial records, and the […]
REGISTER NOW Funding continues to lag for women entrepreneurs in Biotechnology. As the largest women-owned intellectual property IP firm in the US (based on the number of issued patents), McCoy Russell LLP has been closely watching the participation of women as inventors. The ability to protect innovation through patents is a key driver to obtaining […]
REGISTER NOW You have a business plan, but do you have a game plan? Find out how Pregame has reinvented business strategy for entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators. Founder and author Ciara Pressler will share the new best practices for growth in your business, marketing, and more. Pregame is the new HQ for entrepreneurs and experienced executives […]
REGISTER NOW Please join us for our November Accelerate Biotech & Digital Health PDX Happy Hour at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI) / OTRADI! Come mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These […]
Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention. No matter how small or large your company is, internal financial controls are key to avoiding fraud. REGISTER NOW About this Event Come hear from NOW CFO about how to set up internal controls for your business. They will layout the differences in how to do this for a small startup just […]
REGISTER NOW About this Event The people you allow to influence your business decisions will ultimately be the ones that help set your pace in life. If you choose wisely, the next time you face a major business decision, you can look confidently to your board for advice. Of course, each type of small business […]
REGISTER NOW Our happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Stay tuned for registration information. Thank you to Oregon […]
Come hear how OHSU's research and innovation landscape has changed. REGISTER NOW About this Event OHSU has undergone significant changes at the leadership level in recent years. Among those changes, Peter Barr-Gillespie was named as OHSU’s chief research officer, and he has restructured his office, now named OHSU Research and Innovation. In addition, in response […]
At some point every successful company faces the challenge of their physical working space no longer meeting their needs. Maybe the space isn’t large enough to meet demand, or perhaps business has evolved in a direction no longer served by the original facility. So how does one go about finding new space? Hire a broker? […]