OBI Programs/Events

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 […]

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? […]

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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is […]

This talk will describe the speed, cost and quality considerations and advantages of conducting early phase clinical trials in Australia. Of particular note are the Clinical Trial Notification (CTN) program which allows for patients to be dosed within 8-10 weeks of document submission to the Ethics Committee (EHRC) for trial approval as well as the […]

Martin Medeiros will introduce you to a research-based approach that teaches you how to effectively negotiate just by being yourself. Note: This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Grab your lunch in the comfort of your home or office, and […]

Financial Projections in the time of Coronavirus: The Third in the NOW CFO Financial Series, a collaboration between OBI and PSBA. This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Grab your own lunch in the comfort of your home or office, […]

This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Grab your own lunch in the comfort of your home or office, and join us online! Register here Digital health is the convergence of healthcare and technology to advance treatments, increase efficiency, and […]

Learn about maximizing your Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness. Register here! About this Event This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Grab your own lunch in the comfort of your home or office, and join us online! Learn about maximizing […]

How to Make Profitable Key Networking Connections - REGISTER HERE About this Event This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Grab your own lunch in the comfort of your home or office, and join us online! Are you looking for […]

Pivot with Purpose: Build Your Business Around Your Greatest Strength   This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Grab your own lunch in the comfort of your home or office, and join us online! Register here.   Many companies fail […]

"They said it couldn't be done! Let's talk about de-risking your projects." Register here. About this Event: This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Grab your own lunch in the comfort of your home or office, and join us online! There […]

This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Grab your own lunch in the comfort of your home or office, and join us online! Register here Valuation of Life Science companies can be difficult. It requires a deep understanding of the […]

This Lunch & Learn is a virtual event, using Zoom Meeting. After registration, you will receive emailed instructions for joining the meeting. Grab your lunch in the comfort of your home or office, and join us online! Interested in learning more about careers in the Bioscience industry? Please join Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI) and Oregon […]

Cultivating High-Performance Teams: Tips from Neuroscience - REGISTER NOW! Today, in this era of the pandemic, we have been forced to rethink and make significant changes in how we live, work, play and learn. Work life for most is forever changed. We are having to learn new ways of getting work done, working collaboratively, and […]

When we talk about market research, we seek to understand our customer’s needs or preferences to better frame our product or customer acquisition activities. In healthcare, however, the simple question “who’s your customer” is often times not as simple as it may seem. Is it the patient that received benefit from your product? The physician […]

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in R&D, or... How to Solve Big Problems Fast and Cheap. Register here Here’s the question: Would you rather be like the Wright Brothers, who cracked the code of flight in three years for $3000, or Langley, head of the Smithsonian, who spent 25 times more and launched […]

Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. Are you developing a medical device with software or firmware? If you plan on submitting your device to the FDA, there are specific regulatory requirements that must be met to ensure acceptance. In this webinar, you will learn the best practices for software […]

Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. Say the word, “acquisition.” It should take you about a second. That snap of a finger is how much time a person typically grants you to make them care about your innovation. In that time, they will begin to decide whether to continue […]

Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health community. This is […]

Please join us for a Lunch & Learn presentation on the topic of technology licensing, with a focus on technology transfer from educational and other institutions. Josh Smith, an attorney at Tonkon Torp LLP, and Andrew Weinberg, President of AgonOx, Inc, will provide their insights on: Technology licensing basics Different types of tech transfer agreements […]

Please join us for a Lunch & Learn presentation on the importance of biomedical researchers building trust among the public and lawmakers. In the absence of a fair portrayal of science, it is too easy for policy makers to respond with burdensome regulatory requirements, which ultimately may make the development of new science in the […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's April Virtual Happy Hour! Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's […]

David Forman and Tyler Harkness, lawyers at Tonkon Torp LLP, will survey funding options for seed-stage and angel-stage bioscience startup companies, and talk about issues founders should consider when evaluating potential sources of funding. David and Tyler will discuss common sources of funding, processes for engaging investors, typical terms upon which different sources of funding […]

OBI's Next Mentoring Cohort Begins in July Applications Open April 1 Mentor and mentee applications are open until April 30 for this structured, 6-month mentoring program, so now is your opportunity to get involved!  Would You Like to be a Mentor? If you have experience working with startups in the bioscience or digital health industry, […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's May Virtual Happy Hour! About this Event Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the […]

Counterfeit Medicines & Drug Importation: Impact on Bioscience Innovation Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. Please join us for a Lunch & Learn presentation on the ways in which innovation in scientific research is impacted by the illicit distribution of counterfeit medicines in the United States and the wholesale […]

The National Cancer Institute's SBIR Development Center virtual workshop on SBIR/STTR programs, eligibility, resources, and initiatives.  Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. About this Event NCI SBIR/STTR Workshop The Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are a critical source of non-dilutive financing […]

The COVID Comeback: Retaining + Recruiting Top Talent in a Post-COVID World Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. Please join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn presentation on retaining and recruiting top talent in a Post-COVID work environment. Do you have the best hybrid work model for your […]

The team at Caregiven invites you to an interactive introduction to their newly released app. Register here in advance. In this virtual hour-long focus group called an “App Jam,” participants will have the opportunity to download and begin using the app, while sharing observations about the product and their personal experience caring for a loved one - […]

Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health community. This is […]

US Patent and Trademark Office Supervisory Patent Examiners answer your patent process questions. Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. As an innovator and startup, do you have questions about the patent process? Hear from two U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) supervisory patent examiners as they provide an overview […]

Biotech startups - are you looking to raise private financing, or seeking regional or global licensing deals? This virtual Lunch & Learn is for anyone who is seeking to raise a private financing round, or seeking a regional or global licensing deal for a preclinical-stage program, clinical-stage program, or technology. Licensing is one of the […]

About this virtual event: When starting a company, there is a lot to think through, including how to raise capital, how to build your team, and stand-up operations. Most important of all is, don’t run out of money! Our speakers will offer guidance on how to think through your financial budget and forecasting costs as […]

Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health community. This is […]

Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. About this event: After 18 months of isolation, strong performers are leaving your team for better opportunities while others are succumbing to burnout. As a manager, coworker, or founder, what can you do? Meditation? Yoga? The data shows mindfulness will not resolve burnout […]

Mingle virtually 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. Register here. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health community. […]

Make your startup investable. You’re an entrepreneur looking for investors so that you can achieve your vision. But what’s in it for them? During this talk you’ll be introduced to a tool for building the foundation of your pitch, which starts with understanding how investors look at your company. Spoiler alert: innovative, cutting-edge technology is […]

Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health community. This is […]

Digital technologies are changing traditional healthcare solutions at an unprecedented pace, and the classification of digital therapeutics is becoming an increasingly important part of the global healthcare infrastructure, offering more and more opportunities for growth in the digital health category. “The Three Sectors Where Digital is Transforming Patient Care” aims to demystify the value-based components […]

Watch recording of this program here. Please join us for a Lunch & Learn presentation on the utilization of value assessments in determining clinical and cost effectiveness. These frameworks are used to assess the value of prescription drugs and can influence coverage, drug utilization management and reimbursement. Hear more about how policymakers and payers rely […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's December Virtual Happy Hour!   Register here   Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting […]

Date changed to January 13, 2022. Register here! Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of […]

Registration is open! About this event The Center for Experimental Therapeutics at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is working to develop better treatments for cancer patients through collaboration within OHSU and with other academic centers, biotech and pharma companies around the world. The center unites cutting-edge technologies with a multidisciplinary group of clinicians and scientists […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's February Virtual Happy Hour! Register here. Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth […]

Virtual Lunch & Learn: How accelerators can help boost your startup - founders' perspectives. In case you missed it, you can watch the recording here. About this event What are accelerators and how can they boost your startup? Learn about types of accelerators and how they can benefit your company, and hear from founders who […]

Register here. Mingle virtually 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health community. […]

Explore ways to #BreakTheBias and work toward a gender-equal world.  In case you missed it, watch recording here. About this event OBI recognizes that collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women’s Day impactful. Attend this panel discussion as we explore ways in which we can all #BreakTheBias when working toward […]

This event is in-person for a limited number of attendees at beautiful CBRE in downtown Portland & also livestreamed on Zoom. View replay here. About this event Nurturing your business in the confines of an incubator like OBI/OTRADI means you haven’t had to worry much about a traditional commercial real estate lease with a conventional […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's IN-PERSON Happy Hour! Register soon - space is limited. About this event 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are […]

Developing Cures, Creating Jobs in Oregon Oregon is proudly home to more than 500 active clinical trials with nearly 9,000 Oregonians participating, creating thousands of jobs and a more than $450 million economic impact for the state. Mark International Clinical Trials Day on May 20, by streaming an OBI/OTRADI panel titled, “Research in Your Backyard: […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's IN-PERSON Happy Hour! Register soon - space is limited. About this event 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 happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are […]

Back by popular demand! Attend part two of this panel discussion as we explore ways in which we can all #BreakTheBias when working toward a gender-equal world. The discussion will center on the experiences of women leaders in entrepreneurship, academia, tech, and bioscience industries - and how they have navigated the road toward equality in […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's Happy Hour on the Canvas at Press Blocks Rooftop! Register soon - space is limited. Mingle at the Canvas at Press Blocks penthouse and rooftop 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 […]

Join us for an in-person Lunch and Learn in Bend, Oregon - or attend on Zoom instead! About this event If you are attending Oregon Bioscience Association's Bio in the High Desert on July 19, let's continue the fun the next day at noon with OBI/OTRADI and OSU-Cascades Innovation Co-Lab's Lunch & Learn! Join us on July 20 at OSU-Cascades Graduate Research […]