Partner Programs/Events

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates are August 3, 4, 10 and 11, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course introduces students to the foundations of […]

How do you talk to your kids about racism? Should you? When do you start? Join our conversation with Jelani Memory to discuss this issue. About this event How do […]

NSF looking for ideas that 'change the world' Need seed capital and access to a network of science innovators and advice? The National Science Foundation is powering America’s Seed Fund […]

Learn how to create a long term commercialization plan that includes non-dilutive federal government funding. Is your life science startup looking for non-dilutive funding? Join us for a virtual Lunch […]

The digital shift for all business caused by the pandemic last year has resulted in expanded opportunity for connection and growth. This shift has also resulted in an increase of […]

Join Marcus Carter II, Director of Social Equity at Cinder, & Zapproved in a discussion that will interrogate antiracism in the workplace. From the speaker: "What we designate as 'racial […]

As more employees return to the office, executive assistant, office and facility manager staff have a bigger role to play in ensuring workplaces are COVID-safe -  directing physical distancing protocols, […]

Training Dates: August 26, 27, September 9, 10, 23 and 24; 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error.  Design of Experiments (DOE): […]

A hybrid event with live stream and exclusive in-person networking Join us for Pitch. Launch. Grow. Virtual Demo Day. Finalists present live on August 26, 2021, where a winner from […]

Information Session by Zoom, at noon on Friday, August 27 Are you just starting or in the early stages of your business & need help with organizational strategy, incorporation, market […]

Oregon Pediatric Innovation Event Powered by the West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) Join us on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 starting at 4:00pm PST for the […]

ABOUT - TiE Women is dedicated to Embrace, Engage and Empower women entrepreneurs across the globe. TiE Oregon is hosting its second TiE Women Pitch Competition on September 1st. This will be a virtual event […]

The Virtual Meeting of the MedInvest General Life Science Conference will be held from Wednesday, September 8 through Friday, September 10, 2021. The event will feature informative panels, keynote talks, […]

Join Zapproved and artist and educator, Anastacia-Renee, to reflect on how our past and present connect to influence the choices we make today. From the Speaker: Bring your child within […]

WHAT TO EXPECT The 2021 Power Pairing series features quarterly "fireside chat-style" interviews with women leaders from the Oregon and SW Washington tech community. Featured guests share their life stories […]

Learn about how to secure your business and your legacy through estate planning. Topics covered will include estate planning, business succession planning, and pre-liquidity planning for optimal tax, business, and […]

Communicating our scientific innovations requires an equally innovative approach on the presentation side. In this Mini Bio Pro lunch and learn webinar, learn more about creating impressive graphic designs for […]

Are you looking for non-dilutive funding to advance your heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related biomedical technologies? Join The National Institute of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) […]

37th ANNUAL EVENT EMCEE AND KEYNOTE ANNOUNCED Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) is honored to announce that Jarvis Sam, Vice President, Global Diversity and Inclusion with Nike will serve as […]

New entrepreneurs and CEOs: Have you ever wondered when exactly you need a CPA, and what they can do for your business? Annual taxes, sure, but what else? Or maybe […]

BUILD YOUR FUTURE THROUGH YOUR NETWORK While many businesses and professionals have become accustomed to using online meeting software to stay connected with their teammates, many have found it harder […]

The digital shift for all business caused by the pandemic last year has resulted in expanded opportunity for connection and growth. This shift has also resulted in an increase of […]

Join Oregon Venture Fund and PDXWIT for our 3rd annual pitch event. Calling all entrepreneurs! If you’ve been working on a business idea through the pandemic or are in the […]

Movement is important for not only our physical health, but our mental health too. We’re not talking about the physical activity of exercise (although that does all sorts of great […]

From September 27-30, 2021, the world’s top medtech executives will gather for the leading event in our industry — The MedTech Conference. The MedTech Conference, powered by AdvaMed, will host […]

The age of Femtech as arrived and its about time! Join us for the first Invent-a-thon Social Hour: Future of Femtech! Come forge connections with fellow providers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are […]

Diet and weight management: The galactic center of misinformation A mountain of diet advice circulates in books, on TV, and ricochets through social media - so what are we to […]

Makers & Markers - ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum Inspiring pathways to science Immersive, interactive experiences in science - especially for young kids - cultivates a sense of curiosity that last a […]

Are you engaged in product development? Getting ready to launch your MVP (minimum viable product)? Is it software? A hard good? Just want to learn more? Join us on Wednesday, […]

Moderated panel featuring three BME startup founders that started with device ideas while still students and are now all in market. Panelists Sydney Forbes - CEO - Tonsil Tech Sydney […]

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates: October 7, 8, 14, and 15; 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The key to improving process performance is the ability […]

What’s up with women and weight lifting? with Gabrielle Moyer, Fundamental Fitness Chief Operations Officer. Register here.

Acer is a pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of therapies for serious rare and life-threatening diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Join us as we learn […]

The demands and challenges on many of us today feel heavier than ever. How do we lighten them now? More and more of us are waking up to our internal […]

André Petett founded Fundamental Fitness Labs in 2019 because he was tired of seeing friends and family members struggle with their health. Today André speaks frankly about the fitness landscape. […]

The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, connects Impact, Early Stage and Growth Stage companies with investment opportunities. About this event Now in its 18th year, the BVC is the […]

The Maker Hub is George Fox University’s space for design, prototyping and fabrication. While the 16,000-square-foot facility is available to all George Fox students, it’s an engineer’s dream. Register here.

Watch us make HERStory at our 2nd Annual Black Women in STEM 2.0 Summit Tired of all the Zoom and Virtual sessions? We are as well so we're bringing back […]

Changing the negative reputation of hard conversations. Does the word accountability make you cringe? Sound like some sort of punishment? This will be a discussion about how accountability can be […]

This two-hour, hands-on, interactive Breakfast for Champions workshop draws upon real world case studies and examples to help participants apply targeted universalism into their own work.    This session is […]

TAO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TAO's 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. […]

Lonza enables a healthier world by supporting their healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Their community of 15,000 skilled employees work across a global network of more than 30 […]

Join us for an all-day due diligence workshop, featuring a mock company and a variety of guest speakers. Throughout this workshop, we will provide an overview of each role on […]

Healthcare regulations can be daunting, get expert advice to successfully navigate through the FDA and regulatory compliance. Join Brie Stoianoff to hear the most critical aspects of healthcare regulations for medical devices, […]

Join four Koch Institute investigators on Zoom as they discuss the relationship between laboratory research and entrepreneurship. From drug discovery to disease detection and cancer immunotherapy, tonight's featured startup companies began in […]

Racialized trauma can live in the body of Black, Brown & Indigenous employees within workplaces they occupy and that should not be ignored. Join Zapproved and Dr. Debra Jenkins as […]

When a cyber attack causes electrical blackouts, gasoline shortages or compromises your medical record, the consequences hit close to home. Please join the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) on Friday, […]

Job Seekers: Registration opens Oct. 15th. Life science companies are hiring! Oregon Bio boasts a membership of over 160 organizations. Many of them from startups to mid-sized companies to large […]

If you are planning on transitioning or exiting your business through a sale or succession plan, I invite you to attend Transition & Exit Planning: Why, When & How? Hosted by […]

Join Portland career coaches and local recruiting agencies for a free talk about how to navigate transitions and career changes. The pandemic has changed the way we think about work […]

Please join us virtually for a panel discussion on the science and application of biomarker testing, how biomarkers have advanced treatment for so many patients and the critical need to […]

You are invited to Say Hey!~Virtual. Join us on November 16 at 4:30 p.m. as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a special performance by Global Music Awards Lifetime […]

Monthly talks spotlight researchers engaged in discovering and validating therapeutic targets, biomarkers, developing novel agents and conducting clinical research.  "Cancer-associated Fibroblasts" Sandra Orsulic, Ph.D. Professor in Residence, Obstetrics and Gynecology UCLA […]

OEN Entrepreneurship Awards 2021: FUTUREPROOF This November 18th, join OEN and the Oregon entrepreneurial community as we honor the exceptional startups that inspire and propel us into the future. Enjoy […]

When we were six years old we weren’t allowed to ask the questions we had when we saw someone with a disability or that looked different than us. We were […]

COVID has certainly impacted our lives in many, many ways. After positive experiences from working at home, a number of people are now looking to continue in a hybrid or […]

Join us for our in-person networking event on December 2nd, Bio in the Valley, which is part of Oregon Bio’s signature event series. Come for the business casual networking environment […]

How to support women of color in the office? Inclusion starts with being aware that although we work at the same workplace, we aren’t experiencing the workplace the same way. […]

"Developing Early Detection and Therapeutic Strategies for Cancer" Tanya Stoyanova, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology Stanford University Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 3-4 p.m.  Dr. Stoyanova focuses on understanding fundamental […]

The Gifts in Conflict We'll take a data-driven look at why conflict is valuable and necessary for deeper, more meaningful relationships during this interactive presentation. This includes examining the deeper […]

Saturday Academy's first-ever ping pong tournament!! FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED Masks are required until Oregon's Statewide Indoor Mask mandate has been lifted. Proof of vaccination must include your full name & […]

OSU Speaker Series: Intellectual Property Essentials for Startups Are you an entrepreneur with a business name or brand? How about a secret sauce or other trade secrets like price lists, […]

Learn how to become an inventor on a US patent and the implications that inventorship of a patent has on its ownership. Is your start up looking to apply for […]

When the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked the flame of racial consciousness, many of us became more aware of the contemporary manifestations of racism. While awareness is […]

ADVOCACY The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) bridges industry and government to drive policies that ensure growth and success for our region's tech industry. As the voice of the Oregon […]

We’ve launched into 2022, and with that we’re excited to announce PDXWIT’s January Happy Hour. We’re looking forward to partnering with Slalom to bring you a happy hour themed around […]

Every industry has jargon and acronyms that can be confusing and overwhelming. The abbreviations and acronyms are so prolific in information security that a 2007 book by Alan Calder and […]

OSU Speaker Series: Startup Basics for New Entrepreneurs So you've decided to team up with one or more colleagues and launch into the exciting world of startup growth -- awesome! […]

Join Cambia Grove for the 2021 TRAILS Competition finale event. The Top 5 finalists will virtually pitch to a panel of judges. About this event Please join Cambia Grove and […]

Legal and Business Considerations When Negotiating a Master Services Agreement All parties involved with a Master Services Agreement may benefit from a better understanding of the legal and business considerations […]

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 […]

Pitch Oregon will take place on February 11, 2022 when thirteen companies in four categories will compete for services, cash, and equitable investment opportunities. “New this year and to date, […]

Register today for FREE and learn what Columbia University, AARP, and the Merck Fund think about digital diagnostics.  February 17, 11am-2pm ET academic and industry leaders will reveal the latest […]

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 […]

An inquiry and panel discussion on equity and inclusion through the identity and experiences of folks in our Black community. Hosted by Cinder and moderated by Marcus Carter II, we will continue to […]

Please join the Small Business Development Center, Mount Hood Community College, and  the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)  for our 2022 Cyber Series on the 4th Tuesday of the month […]

Women have always played an important role in the technology industry, unearthing new discoveries and developing unique approaches to solving the world’s challenges through innovation. However, there is still a […]

Allison Tivnon is the author of Marketing at Low Tide: How to Recession-Proof Your Marketing Department and a Pursuit Strategist at Middle of Six, a marketing and communications consultancy. She has presented […]

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 […]

Thursday, February 24, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm PST The Redd on Salmon St at 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214 Join us on February 24th, 2022, in Portland, Oregon, as […]

Get into the mindset of stakeholders and receive helpful insight for your research project. Sharief Taraman, M.D. is the Vice President of Medical at Cognoa, Inc., a startup utilizing artificial […]

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 […]