OEN’s Angel Oregon Showcase is your opportunity to discover breakthrough ideas, explore new markets, and make valuable business connections. $195 for members; $245 for non-members; $85 for students with valid student ID. 503-222-2270
Join the Oregon Bioscience Association on April 27 as we discuss the opportunities and effects of 21st Century Cures Act in Oregon. On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law. 503-548-4432
Founded in 2009, the Willamette Angel Conference (WAC) is an investment conference, connecting early stage and seed startups with angel and venture investors. The WAC is a joint venture of the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network, designed to advance the entrepreneurial development movement within Oregon and the Willamette Valley. […]
This two day course covers the breadth of the bioscience industry, from basic research to treatment and the ecosystem that supports it. The first day of this course introduces the bioscience/biotech industry, important terminology used in biological research and exciting developments in the field. The second day of the course focuses on how research is […]
This joint event between Oregon Bioscience Association and the Technology Association of Oregon will explore cyber security and its application to digital healthcare, biotech, and medical devices. We invite you to join CEOs, IT, risk and business continuity management leaders and cyber security experts as we explore strategies and practical solutions to help you guide […]
This joint event between Oregon Bioscience Association and the Technology Association of Oregon will explore cyber security and its application to digital healthcare, biotech, and medical devices. TAO Member: $20 OBA Member: $20 Non-member: $25
This is the only Portland event for the SBA's InnovateHERcompetition, and THEN from the pool of national semi-finalists (of which, Portland will have one), the SBA will select up to 10 finalists (of which, Portland may have one) who will then be invited to the National InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge to be held […]
Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event that's designed to help you help you launch your idea. The weekend is all about getting the right people together who have ideas, or expertise or ability to help make it happen.
This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on team simulation.This course approaches project management from the standpoint of managing a single, stand-alone project that is small to medium in size. It takes students […]
Create an online marketing plan for your business! $185
Got an idea for a startup, but don’t know where to start? This workshop will provide an overview of local resources, along with a checklist of steps to take as you build out your plan.
Discover the key aspects of building a business so you can develop a working plan that will become the foundational piece for meeting with an SBDC Advisor. Begin with a series of self-assessments to help determine your level of comfort and competence in 20 critical business focus areas. Continue with instruction, in class activities, articles […]
This workshop series includes instruction, discussion, resource referrals and templates that will help you develop, communicate, and execute your existing business or new business idea. $150 - includes all 5 sessions + one free WorkSpace
Our PubTalk program kicks off around 6 p.m. with a short pitch from an OEN member, followed by audience Q&A.
Discover the key aspects of building a business so you can develop a working plan that will become the foundational piece for meeting with an SBDC Advisor. Begin with a series of self-assessments to help determine your level of comfort and competence in 20 critical business focus areas. Continue with instruction, in class activities, articles […]
This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on team simulation.This course approaches project management from the standpoint of managing a single, stand-alone project that is small to medium in size. It takes students […]
he FDA has more power to affect regulated companies than almost any other organization, yet many people don’t understand it. Many others ignore it as much as possible. But the FDA affects the job of every person in a medical device or drug company. This course is designed to provide participants with insight into what […]
This workshop series includes instruction, discussion, resource referrals and templates that will help you develop, communicate, and execute your existing business or new business idea. $150 - includes all 5 sessions + one free WorkSpace
Discover the key aspects of building a business so you can develop a working plan that will become the foundational piece for meeting with an SBDC Advisor. Begin with a series of self-assessments to help determine your level of comfort and competence in 20 critical business focus areas. Continue with instruction, in class activities, articles […]
This workshop series includes instruction, discussion, resource referrals and templates that will help you develop, communicate, and execute your existing business or new business idea. $150 - includes all 5 sessions + one free WorkSpace
This workshop will help you to identify your customer. Members $25 Non-members $50 503-222-2270
2017 Entrepreneurial Summit that brings together local entrepreneurs to share their experiences with the leap of faith they have had to take.
This workshop series includes instruction, discussion, resource referrals and templates that will help you develop, communicate, and execute your existing business or new business idea. $150 - includes all 5 sessions + one free WorkSpace
This workshop series includes instruction, discussion, resource referrals and templates that will help you develop, communicate, and execute your existing business or new business idea. $150 - includes all 5 sessions + one free WorkSpace
TBA
Whether you do your bookkeeping yourself or hire it out to a bookkeeper, knowing how to read, understand, and utilize that financial data is crucial to the successful management of your business toward growth. In this module, you will learn what to look for and how to use that information to reach your entrepreneurial goals.
The 2017 Commercialization Conference connects OHSU innovators with investors, industry partners, and community collaborators to help build a vibrant regional hub for innovative technology. Register here
Whether you do your bookkeeping yourself or hire it out to a bookkeeper, knowing how to read, understand, and utilize that financial data is crucial to the successful management of your business toward growth. In this module, you will learn what to look for and how to use that information to reach your entrepreneurial goals. […]
The Inaugural Meeting of the Portland Chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE). All in the biotech startup ecosystem are invited. Oregon Health & Science University Collaborative Life Sciences Building 2730 SW Moody Ave, Portland, OR 97201 Room 3A001 Accessible by Bus, Streetcar, and MAX Orange Line Park in the Schnitzer Lot for free […]
The Bend Venture Conference, hosted by EDCO, is the largest Angel Conference in the Pacific Northwest.
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A monthly lunch-hour overview of a legal topic that impacts startup businesses
Calling All Startups! PitchfestNW, a startup conference & competition within TechfestNW, the Upper Left Coast's largest annual tech event, is accepting applications for 2018. TechfestNW — now in its 7th year — is a gathering of innovators, startups, entrepreneurs, tech companies and investors from around the globe that takes place in Portland, OR. Why? There […]
All in the biotechnology startup ecosystem are welcome and encouraged to attend. Speakers include: Richard Gellman, MD, completed his orthopedic residency at the University of California San Francisco and two fellowships in foot and ankle reconstruction followed by trauma care. Dr. Gellman has traveled the world performing surgeries and changing the lives of people […]
CBD or CBDon't: The Hazy Law of Industrial Hemp and CBD Join Alex Tinker of Tonkon Torp's Cannabis Industry Group for a discussion on the evolving legal status of "industrial hemp," help-derived CBD, and the emerging maybe-legal nationwide market for hemp-derived CBD products. Bring your questions and your appetite for an interactive and nourishing midday […]
The SBIR/STTR Road Tour - Oregon will be a 1-day live event on July 17, 2018 located at Portland State University. It will provide an exceptional opportunity for small businesses and those supporting them to meet directly with over 25 program managers from the 12 Federal agencies with SBIR/STTR programs, as well as they USPTO […]
Join the Oregon Bioscience Association for one of their most popular offerings, Bio on the Vine, in the comfortable elegance of Tumwater Vineyard to experience local wine-making at its finest. Bio on the Vine offers the bioscience community opportunities to network with leading industry insiders, and develop relationships with peers, clients and suppliers within the […]
The WIS Fundraising Gala is designed to be a "choose your own adventure" experience. There will be a number of activity stations and fundraising options to choose from, the majority of which will feature female owned and operated businesses. Some of the activity stations include: Pasta tapestry with Chef Leta Norton: Learn to create a […]
Fall Registration is now open, and is FREE to all participants. The Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI) is pleased to announce the launch of the Biomedical Innovation Program fastPACE (Program Accelerating Commercialization Education). A collaboration with OHSU's Technology Transfer and Business Development office and the Oregon Bioscience Incubator, fastPACE is a 4-week biomedical […]
Exploring first-person reality for patients with difficult or chronic diseases is crucial for bio companies along the health care continuum. Join Oregon Bio Association at the Patient Views, Patient Voices 2018 and meet the five advocates who will share aspects of journeys to diagnosis, viewpoints on our health system, perspectives on what it means to […]
Session 1 — Oct. 11, 3 - 6:30 p.m. Develop your value proposition for your innovation and perform a market analysis Session 2 — Oct. 18, 3 - 6:30 p.m. Create your business plan with Lean Canvas and practice your pitch
The Bend Venture Conference, hosted by EDCO, is the largest Angel Conference in the Pacific Northwest. October 18-19, 2018 Last year, over 600 attendees, 50 prominent investors, and over 70 companies joined us for a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation. Investments, awards, and prizes of over $1.83 million opened the opportunity for multiple winners at the 2017 […]
Session 1 — Oct. 11, 3 - 6:30 p.m. Develop your value proposition for your innovation and perform a market analysis Session 2 — Oct. 18, 3 - 6:30 p.m. Create your business plan with Lean Canvas and practice your pitch
Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the country where up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&A, the crowd will vote on a winner who […]
On November 1st, select members from industry and the investment community are invited to an exclusive, invite-only event featuring early-stage OHSU medical technologies that have commercialization potential. The 2018 MedTech Alliance Showcase provides a mechanism for potential investors, industry and community collaborators to network with OHSU entrepreneurs and learn more about their technologies. The showcase […]
About the Cambia Grove Pop-Up Cambia Grove is a health care innovation hub with the mission to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and the traditional health care sectors to drive transformation toward a more person-focused system. For Cambia Grove to further their mission, they are partnering with the Portland IQ to host this free, two-day […]
RSVP NOW What A lunch-hour overview of a legal topic that impacts startup businesses When Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 12:00-1:00pm Where CENTRL Downtown - 1155 SW Morrison St., Boardroom (M1), Portland, OR 97209 Business Immigration for Startups Join Tonkon Torp for a lunchtime session with business immigration attorneys Alan Perkins, Turid Owren, Melany Savitt, and […]
REGISTER NOW Ignite TAO: Health is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by local people who have a burning idea and the guts to get onstage and share their personal and professional passions. Quick, fun, thought-provoking, social, local, and global - Ignite is all of these and more. Ignite TAO: Health will focus on topics […]
All supporters of women in science are invited to the 5th Annual Women in Science Mixer at OMSI on Wednesday, November 14 at 6PM! REGISTER NOW Our goal is to bring together the regional women in STEM community and provide a platform for connecting women from many career paths and career levels. We will have […]
Event Hosted by SoPE: REGISTER All in the biotechnology startup ecosystem are welcome and encouraged to attend. We would like to connect clinicians, any one that takes care of patients, with technology people to help our patients. We would love to have nurses represented! We will have an expert speaker, a 5-minute pitch, and networking. […]
Join Tonkon Torp for a lunchtime session with guest speaker Deepa Seshan, Founder & Owner of Kindle Consulting LLC, who will cover issues related to scaling a startup business. Deepa has over 18 years' experience with big-name hi-tech brands and at small and mid-sized companies. An entrepreneur at heart, she's incubated and launched new B2B and […]
Join the Technology Association of Oregon for an event where we will hear from healthcare thought-leaders, data and leading tech companies as we explore the current state of data in the healthcare industry, including ways companies are addressing and improving the delivery of care through smarter use of data. Discussion will include all things interoperability; […]
Headquartered in the Bay Area, bringing over 20 years of experience in product design, Speck Design, has just launched their Pacific Northwest office in Portland. Their key focus is on customer experience and insight, with strong industrial and environments design teams to bring those insights to life. While they work across all industries, Speck Design has […]
The Technology Association of Oregon is hosting their 7th Annual Kickoff Party! Meet and network with new and existing members including the TAO Staff and Board, Community Chairs, volunteers, and other movers & shakers in Oregon's growing tech community. You won't want to miss the evening's presentation showcasing initiatives for 2019 and TAO's continued expansion […]
Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the world, where up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&A, the crowd will vote on a winner who will […]
Tonkon Talks – The California Consumer Privacy Act What: A lunch-hour overview of a legal topic that impacts startup businesses When: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 12:00-1:00pm Where: CENTRL Pearl - 1355 NW Everett, Suite 100, Boardroom, Portland, OR 97209 The California Consumer Privacy Act Getting ready for the big shakeup It's the biggest state […]
Join Tonkon Torp for a lunchtime session with guest speaker Dave Sanders, M.D., former CEO and Co-Founder of ZOOM+Care who will walk you through his experiences founding, growing, and selling ZOOM. REGISTER NOW
A transformative day of finding and freeing your voice, aligning your purpose, igniting your work, and discovering your magic within. Do you avoid speaking up at meetings? Are you reluctant to chat someone up at an event? Do your palms get sweaty just thinking about presenting in front of an audience? You’re not alone. I’ve […]
It's been a while. But we're prepping a couple of new batches of startups — through both PIE and PIE Shop — who are eager to tell their stories. So we want to make sure that you're there to hear those stories. We will be holding the next PIE Demo Day on Thursday, March 14, […]
Join us on 3/19 to be a part of the perennially-popular Oregon Bio 12th annual Bio on the Rocks event at The Porter Portland Hotel. Hear from Oregon Bio’s legislative leaders regarding the 2019 legislative session and developments affecting the biotech sector here in Oregon. You’ll receive an up-to-the minute update on the general themes […]
Please join OHSU's Technology Transfer and Business Development on March 27-28, 2019 for the sixth annual OHSU Commercialization Conference. This conference connects OHSU innovators with investors, industry partners and community collaborators to help build a vibrant hub for innovation and commercialization of innovative technology. Through speaker sessions, startup pitches, industry insights an collaboration stories, the […]
What: A lunch-hour overview of a legal topics that impact startup businesses When: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 12:00-1:00pm Where: CENTRL Pearl - 1355 NW Everett, Suite 100, Boardroom, Portland, OR 97209 Dreaming about and planning for your startup can be a thrill, but how do you actually make the dream happen? The truth is, […]
Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the world, where up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&A, the crowd will vote on a winner who will […]
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Science Talk is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower and inspire the science communication community to expand their communication potential and effect the world. Through their annual conference and other activities, they promote responsible practices in science communication, facilitate discussion and exchange of ideas, enable networking, and foster public engagement. The theme of Science […]
Join us on April 11, 2019 at the VertueLab office in Portland, Oregon, where you’ll hear from a panel about Securing Funding for your business, and a panel of Rockstar Women Entrepreneurs who are fueling their startup ventures with fundraising, government grants, bootstrapping, and true grit. All are welcome!!! Register now and join us on April 11th. Drinks and modest […]
Portland Chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) Speaker: Sadik Esener, PhD, Director of OHSU Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR), Knight Cancer Institute. His recent work has focused on the synthesis and application of nanoparticle delivery of biologics for cancer therapies, brain mapping and in vivo imaging, and Dr. Esener has translated his […]
Power of the Purse is Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest's biggest event of the year, packed with a POP Up Shop, live auction fashion show, dinner, and much more! For more than 13 years, Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest has had the pleasure of hosting our annual gala, Power of the Purse. In […]
Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) hosts the Oregon Technology Awards, which celebrates excellence and achievement in the region's technology industry and honors outstanding individuals with prestigious Lifetime Achievement, Sam Blackman, and Tech Champion awards and eight companies are recognized for their accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to the industry and community. REGISTER NOW
The Oregon Science Startup Forum (OSSF) is a one-day conference on science entrepreneurship, hosted by the Portland Section of the American Chemical Society. Some of this year's topics include: ● How to move from concept to commercialization ● Legal issues for startups ● How to build a team ● Regulatory issues ● Intellectual property ● […]
April 25 | 12 -1 p.m. PT Sign up now to attend this one-hour webinar that will cover SBIR/STTR basics, including eligibility requirements, size and ownership rules, the difference between SBIR and STTR, and contracts vs. grants. VertueLab is hosting this FREE webinar to be delivered by national SBIR/STTR consulting experts BBCETC, LLC. This webinar […]
Entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, investors, and ecosystem builders: Join OSU Advantage on May 9th at Oregon State University to learn about funding and resources available to propel entrepreneurship and technology commercialization in our region, to connect with people and organizations that can help you reach your innovation impact goals, and to celebrate the growth of our […]
REGISTER NOW Did you know that in the Portland metro area alone, there are over 50 organizations dedicated to helping entrepreneurs? But which ones can help YOU? The Startup Resource Tradeshow 2019 is one-stop shopping at its best! If you’re the founder or an employee of a startup — or want to be — this […]
Oregon Bioscience Association is proud to announce their 8th annual Bio in the High Desert networking event in Central Oregon. This event focuses on identifying and developing the local talent pool. Speakers representing entry-level, apprenticeship, and experienced workers and incumbent workforce retention will present industry engagement opportunities. Take it to the next level with your […]
What is Ignite? Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by local people who have a burning idea and the guts to get onstage and share their personal and professional passions. Quick, fun, thought-provoking, social, local, and global - Ignite is all of these and more. This Ignite is focused on all things tech. […]
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REGISTER HERE Pitch Club is a collaborative workshop for any entrepreneur with the desire to create or practice their pitch. This could be a concept pitch, sales pitch, or investor pitch. Pitch Club will assist participants in sharpening their ability to communicate and talk about their business, product, and/or service effectively. Participants will also gain the skill of […]
This Tonkon Talks covers what happens once your startup gets past its initial screening meeting with an investor. What questions might investors ask? What talking points should you include in your answers? What diligence materials do you need to prepare? Join us for a special presentation covering these questions and more with guest speaker Robin […]
Not only will you get to have a great lunch with the amazing Portland startup community, you'll get one of the best views of the city. REGISTER NOW
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Oregon Bioscience is hosting their first Medford Meet Up! Join your biotech and life science colleagues for some casual networking*. Oregon Bio staff will be on hand to talk about our trade association activities while getting to know the bioscience community in White City, Medford, Ashland and Jackson and Josephine counties. The Oregon Bioscience Association […]
The health care industry is moving towards an interoperable system, one that will have the ability to exchange and make use of information across organizations. Progress towards interoperability has been made by both the public and private sector but questions still exist. What is preventing interoperability at scale? How can we advance toward an interoperable […]
Oregon Bioscience Association invites women and advocates to engage in career development with a twist. You will hear from leading professionals and then game our way into interactive skill enhancement at these Social Stations: Leadership Mentoring Communications Networking Professional Development REGISTER NOW
Click here to learn more How Early Stage Startup Funding Works A FREE series brought to you by OTBC, OEN, TiE and Ater Wynne What type of funding instrument will you use for your next funding round? A convertible note? The original SAFE (Simple Agreement For Equity) or the 2018 version (which is very different) ? Or an equity round based on standardized terms such as theSeries Seed? […]
Register now Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the world, where up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&A, the crowd will vote on a winner […]
Oregon Bioscience Association is pleased to announce their 12th annual Bio on Tap event! Join your biotech and life science colleagues during Oregon’s well known Brewers Festival month. Come to Oregon Bio’s Bio on Tap event – grab a pint of a frothy selection, meet and mingle with your peers, and get your bio on! […]
Party in the Pinot, TAO's premier wine and food event, will be held under the summer sky at Scholls Valley Lodge, located amidst the working farms in the community of Scholls in Hillsboro. Featuring amazing food by Grand Cru, wine pairings, music, dancing, scotch and cigar bar, and fun in the summer sun! The perfect […]
Click here to learn more How Early Stage Startup Funding Works A FREE series brought to you by OTBC, OEN, TiE and Ater Wynne What type of funding instrument will you use for your next funding round? A convertible note? The original SAFE (Simple Agreement For Equity) or the 2018 version (which is very different) ? Or an equity round based on standardized terms such as theSeries Seed? […]
Networking. Food. Drink. And amazing fast-paced pitches from 5 PDX startups. That’s all there is to it! The makings of a perfect evening hanging out with other like-minded folks and forging long-lasting relationships. Presenters will pitch for EXACTLY 99 seconds, followed by 4min. of Q&A. YOU, the crowd, then vote for the winner. All participants […]
Tonkon Talks Presentation & Happy Hour REGISTER NOW After our annual summer break, Tonkon Talks is back, with a special guest speaker and a brand new format! Our September 4 talk will be a happy hour event at the Tonkon Torp main office in the Pioneer Tower.
The GCTC Global Tech Jam brings together pioneering research institutions, innovative private sector companies, and forward thinking grass roots organizations and public entities. This international consortium is focused on deploying emerging technologies to deliver better community outcomes through improved infrastructure and quality of life, efficient service delivery, sustainable, equitable growth and long-term resiliency. Over the […]
Click here to learn more How Early Stage Startup Funding Works A FREE series brought to you by OTBC, OEN, TiE and Ater Wynne What type of funding instrument will you use for your next funding round? A convertible note? The original SAFE (Simple Agreement For Equity) or the 2018 version (which is very different) ? Or an equity round based on standardized terms such as theSeries Seed? […]
Who's thinking about their calendar 6 months from now? OEN and VertueLab are! Join us in holding 9/13/2019 on your calendar for Impact Summit 2019 in Portland, at the lovely Left Bank Annex. Registration opens soon.
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 […]
Founders Live PDX returns on Wed. Sept. 18th, this time at Graybox. Join us for another round of exciting, fast pitching, where YOU get to pick the winner. Plus awesome networking with like-minded folks, and some great food and drink to boot. Interested in pitching? Please reach out to Josh: josh@zenergyfilms.com. Every presenter gets Google […]
Our Medford Meet Up was such a hit, we’re coming back for 2.0! Join your biotech and life science colleagues for some casual networking. Oregon Bio staff will be on hand to talk about our trade association activities while getting to know the bioscience community in White City, Medford, Ashland and Jackson and Josephine counties.
The Oregon Bio provides a unified voice for the Oregon bioscience community by:
Representing the bioscience research-to-commercialization process
Accelerating the growth of the biosciences industry in all parts of Oregon
Enhancing the state’s bioscience business and research climate
Helping attract and retain bioscience talent and companies
Vigorously working to improve the quality of the bioscience workforce
Partnering with government at all levels to achieve its goals