Partner Programs/Events

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this fifth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue […]

Have an idea for an innovative technology but don’t know where to start? BIP Corp is a 5-week experiential course designed to help you and your team assess and validate your biomedical technology. Gain the basic knowledge and tools to initiate innovation and commercialization of your technology, and develop a competitive business case to secure […]

WHAT IS IMPACT? Technology Association of Oregon's 2021 IMPACT presents a series of conversations and online content supporting our efforts to engage with the community on the themes of Economic Competitiveness, Digital Transformation + Innovation, and Talent + Culture. On Friday, March 5th, join us for three interactive sessions focused on Economic Competitiveness featuring thought […]

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this sixth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration. Understanding the process […]

What does returning to the workplace look like going forward — whether that’s in an office, a restaurant, or a factory floor? With the many changes brought on by COVID-19, businesses are adapting to our new environment.  Together, Technology Association of Oregon and Onward Eugene invite you to join us on March 9th for a […]

So you just launched a company or organization, you have some funding, and you're eager to get started ... but wait! How do you manage your books? How exactly do you set up payroll for your employees? Oh, and then there are taxes -- how exactly does that work? When do you need a bookkeeper […]

Are you a digital health, med-tech, or life science entrepreneur interested in pursuing investor funding? If so, please join us on Wednesday, March 10 from 4 to 6 PM Pacific for a panel discussion with six health-focused investors, followed by an engaging online networking session.  Come learn what today’s active investors are looking for, and […]

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an […]

Learn the strategies on how to file a patent application. This talk will consist of two segments. The first segment will be directed to what you need to include in a patent application to make a valuable patent application filing. The second segment will be directed to strategy considerations on timing your patent application filing(s), […]

A VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR OF DISCOVERY On March 11, 2021, we will meet our friends and supporters online for our annual fundraiser to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year.  Saturday Academy encourages students to follow their curiosity. Serving grades 2-12 in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) since 1983, we have paved the way for […]

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this seventh module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. […]

We are excited to have Tory Campbell, Peter Hulseman, and Daniel Rittatore share insights on the local economy and its impact on entrepreneurship. Peter will share economic data at the federal, state and county level, while Tory and Daniel will discuss the potential impact the economy will have on the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Topics will Include: Economic Data for Washington, […]

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this final module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll provide a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with […]

Please join the Portland State Business Accelerator and Shayna Liberman, Technology Strategist at Nike and a startup advisor. Early stage startups have to be scrappy, and judicious in their marketing investments. How do founders know where to invest? How to think about their marketing goals? In this virtual Lunch and Learn, Shayna will cover marketing strategy specific […]

Join Terri Butler, Chandana Haque and Aditi Martin as they discuss how incubators and accelerators are critical to advance innovation. About this Event Join featured guest speakers as they discuss the role of co-working hubs, incubators and accelerators in catalyzing health care innovation. This roundtable will be hosted by: Terri Butler, PhD, Associate Director of […]

Industry experts and local company leaders will share Greater Portland's business advantages for bioscience firms. About this Event Our region has all the ingredients for a robust bioscience technology sector: Established firms like Genentech, game-changing newcomers like AbSci and Twist Bioscience, and powerhouse research universities like Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Register today to […]

TAO Professional Development programming supports tech professionals by helping them to make connections, develop expertise, share best-practices, and amplify their voices as members of the tech industry. A study of 200 companies authored by John Kotter and James Heskett in “Corporate Culture and Performance” showed that over an 11-year period, stakeholder-balanced companies had four times […]