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 […]

The successful recipients of the NIH SBIR grants will share their experiences to give you an insider's perspective. Come learn the tips and tricks to receiving SBIR grants and get […]

We are pleased to announce the finalists of the first ever West Side Pitch Competition which will take place on Thursday, March 10th. Foodi Menus  |  Khalsa Salsa  |  Logic Intelligence LLC  Prrl Labs  […]

Burnout is trending and COVID life is no joke. Our social supports are faltering and work structures are changing. Chaos and uncertainty are ongoing threats, not to mention financial instability, […]

As part of International Women's Day, Loopr AI, is organizing a webinar titled "Break the Bias in Startups" Startups are responsible for the biggest wealth re-distribution in the last 100 […]

An honest panel discussion centering the identities and experiences of our friends and colleagues identifying as women. Hosted by Cinder and moderated by Katy Byrtus (she/her), we will continue to […]

EVENT SERIES INFORMATION: What defines a “smart” region? TWI Global defines it as a region that “uses information and communication technology to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public […]

Need to Speed is the name of the game when building a facility to manufacture ATMP products. With a heavy focus on an accelerated schedule and getting your product faster […]

The Makers & Markers Zoomcast is a fast past conversation with an Oregon Bio member. To address the twelve billion pounds plus of scientific plastic waste generated each year, Polycarbin […]

Badass women who have turned their science into successful business ventures and the funding resources that have supported them and others. VertueLab and Women in Science PDX are celebrating the […]

Use your complimentary pass to sign up today to learn what happened at the 2022 HIMSS and ViVe meetings!     The March 31st symposium (Thursday, 11am-2pm ET) will feature […]

·    What are Angel Investors looking for when considering an investment?  ·    What does a Seed Investment fund want to see from an early-stage company? ·    How much time should […]

Ticket sales are now open for one of our favorite in-person networking events! Join us Wednesday, April 6th from 5 - 8 p.m. for Bio on the Rocks in Hillsboro, […]

Join us at our Spring Discovery Event on April 7th, 2022 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in their Theory Restaurant from 6 pm to 8 pm to […]

Turning a capital project or technology transfer into a successful operation requires focused execution of a structured, multi-workstream plan. Defining clear objectives and establishing ownership in each department and workstream […]

The TAO Pride Community aims to provide professional development and connection opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across Oregon’s technology and tech adjacent sector. This will be done by bringing […]

The Makers & Markers Zoomcast is a fast past conversation with an Oregon Bio member. In this program, we’ll  learn how Inherent Targeting‘s new technologies will help surgeons perform better […]

Best in class biotech facilities are currently achieving paperless operations and building a roadmap towards predictive capability. What do paperless operations look like today? How do I move my facility […]

In this program, we’ll  learn how about Gene Tool’s work with Morpholino antisense oligos, which they design and manufacture.  Morpholinos bind to complementary RNA and get in the way of […]

Creating Your Personal Racial Equity Roadmap This discussion will provide a framework and reflection questions that will guide you as you create an honest and capacity focused personal racial equity […]

Keynote schedule Monday, May 2: Students Choice Keynote Colin Coleman, Ph.D. Candidate Cell and Developmental Biology, OHSU Tuesday, May 3: Research Week Keynote Marguerita Lightfoot, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research […]

The Oregon Technology Awards celebrates excellence and achievement in the region's technology industry. Each year, our community gathers to honor outstanding individuals with prestigious Lifetime Achievement, Sam Blackman, and Tech Champion awards and […]

OHSU Innovates would like to invite you to attend Innovation Day 2022 on May 5th, 2022.  This virtual event will take place during OHSU Research Week, and showcase how pioneering […]

Join us on May 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Clark College in Vancouver for the region’s largest multi-cultural networking event. Say Hey! is an evening of community building. In addition to networking, […]

For AAPI heritage month Zapproved will be joined by community leaders Zhou Fang & Hazel Valdez as they share their stories navigating and debunking the model minority myth. We will […]

Leverage the joint marketing power of Oregon Bio and fellow life science companies to find qualified candidates for existing jobs and reserve your booth at Oregon Bio’s Spring 2022 Virtual […]

You’re invited to join Zapproved & Cinder for a conversation with Liana Avendano on gender identity & pronouns. Gender is a social construct and gender identity is deeply personal, but […]

Oregon Bioscience Association "Oregon Bio" is hosting a state Pavilion at BIO2022 Convention in San Diego. This is the "World's Largest Global Biotech Partnering Experience"  As the collective voice for […]

Open Mic Night 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 […]

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates are June 27, 28, 29 and 30, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course introduces students to the foundations of […]

EVENT SERIES INFORMATION: What defines a “smart” region? TWI Global defines it as a region that “uses information and communication technology to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public […]

Sign up here to receive your complimentary ticket to our Summer Innovator’s Summit: The Everchanging Face of Digital Care. The agenda for the June 30th event (8am-9pm ET) includes: 40+ […]

This event kicks off a series of four weekly fireside chats in the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp where industry experts, startup founders, and investors share their insights with new innovators. […]

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This is the second event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp.  These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors […]

Lessons of Connection & Resilience: We. Have. Emerged. Join Oregon Bioscience Association for OBW 2022 CONNECT (live and in person) “Lessons Learned of Connection & Resilience” summer event, participants will […]

This is the third event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp.  These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors […]

Are you interested in venture capital financing for your business? Join Snell & Wilmer partner Bardia Moayedi for an introductory crash course on the typical legal and business terms involved […]

Oregon Bio’s premiere program and networking event returns to Central Oregon this summer. Tickets here.

This is the final event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp.  These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors […]

Party in the Pinot, Technology Association of Oregon's premier wine and food event, will be held under the summer sky at Scholls Valley Lodge, located amidst the working farms in the […]

The growth of small businesses is very important for Sherwood’s economic development and you may know of someone who is interested in starting a business. The City of Sherwood Economic […]

Join us in Portland, Oregon, July 31-August 4! Don't miss out on the premier microscopy education and networking event of the year - Microscopy & Microanalysis 2022 in Portland, Oregon, […]

Do you have questions about careers in biotech and the challenges one might experience in the industry? Join us for a career panel with experts who will talk about their […]

Say Hey! is less than a month away. It is the region's largest multi-cultural networking event for professionals. If you have already registered, spread the word to anyone who wants […]

Join the OTBC Team for information on the 2023 Beaverton Challenge!   Wednesday, August 24, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm OTBC Offices - 3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd; Suite 260, Beaverton, […]

Have you ever been quick to deem someone 'problematic'? Or had a rumor spread about you, with little to no support for a genuine conversation to clear things up? As […]

This virtual, 3-day SBIR/STTR training event features SBIR/STTR program managers across all 11 agencies. Join in on agency-focused presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A. Attendees will learn agencies' mission and […]

A Conversation about Narrative Writing and Storytelling for Women in Science and Medicine. Suzanne Koven, received her B.A. in English literature from Yale and her M.D. from Johns Hopkins. She […]

No matter the stage of your venture, equity financing can be tough. Who should you approach? When should you approach them? How much should you ask for an initial investment? […]

Changing the negative reputation of hard conversations. Does the word accountability make you cringe? Sound like some sort of punishment? In this discussion Court Morse will share the secret sauce […]

EVENT SERIES INFORMATION: What defines a “smart” region? TWI Global defines it as a region that “uses information and communication technology to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public […]

Join us for this seminar as we focus on life science global market expansion for Medical Devices. Participants will learn how the government is working to improve opportunities for Medical […]

Register today for your complimentary ticket to learn about Digital Health implementation. Why should you attend? The HITLAB virtual symposium will feature insights from health leaders at Merck, VA, IBM, […]

When was the last time you challenged or disagreed with someone openly? How did that feel, and what did it take for you to do so? If you consistently avoid […]

Supporting the creation of Latinx-led startup ventures. Breaking down silos What: Giving Latino startup entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the regions growing startup ecosystem. When: First pitch will be at 6pm […]

Join Us October 6, 2022 in Corvallis, Oregon The fourth annual Oregon Bioengineering Symposium will be held on October 6, 2022 at the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University in Corvallis, […]

The B Corp Leadership Development Pacific Northwest (BLD PNW) Conference is a one-day event organized by B Corps, for B Corps. By inspiring and connecting B Corps and their teams, […]

Oregon has seen an explosion in the number of health tech startups in recent years.  In fact, out of all of TAO's tech company members, those focused on health and […]

Coming out stories in the LGBTQ+ community runs the gamut of experiences. In honor of National Coming Out Day (10/11/2022), join PDXWIT and hear from community members on how it […]

Have you ever wondered about how you could use your STEM background to make more of an impact in the field you're most passionate about? While there are many ways […]

The City of Sherwood, Oregon is growing with new and expanded businesses.  We have recently joined with SELECTUSA to conduct an international no-cost webinar/virtual tour of Sherwood, Oregon at 8:00 […]