Join Us for OBI’s August Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour! Summer may be winding down, but the energy at OBI is just getting started. Come mix and mingle with innovators, entrepreneurs, […]
Join us as life science industry and academic professionals, economic development experts, service partners, investors, students and biotech enthusiasts gather for an evening of networking and a light program. Bio […]
In the Bio & Life Sciences world, innovation alone doesn’t secure funding—strategic, intentional conversations do. Join us to learn how better conversations can unlock funding. This is a focused webinar […]
Startup Spotlight Expo 2025: Showcasing Innovation in Biotech & Life Sciences Join us for an exciting evening of innovation, inspiration, and connection at the Annual Startup Spotlight Expo, hosted by […]
This 6-week I-Corps short course offers a new approach to accelerate the translation of discoveries from lab to clinical practice. Based on the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-CorpsTM) program, […]
Join us for an empowering evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration at the Bio Impact Networking Event. This event is dedicated to creating inclusion in the Bioscience industry to build meaningful […]
BOOTSTRAPPING vs. RAISING VENTURE FUNDING Investor, entrepreneur and startup advocate Josh Carter from Upstart Collective answers your questions about how best to fund your early stage startup idea. Agenda: 11:00a […]
The Oregon Bio Annual Conference is back—returning to its two-day format and now incorporating the content and themes of the former Biotech Summit. As the state’s premier bioscience event, it […]
Your homework: Enter this prompt into the GenAI platform of choice: You're a savvy VC scouting for seed or Series A investments in (Life Science or Biotech or Medical Devices […]
Bringing healthcare innovations to market takes strategy, resilience, and adaptability. In this online seminar, a panel of experienced health and medical innovators will share how they have navigated the journey […]
Join us for this year’s Accelerate Biotech Networking Lunch at Bend Venture Conference. We’ll gather at Willamette Valley Vineyards – Bend, just steps from the Tower Theater and perfectly timed between BVC programming. This lunchtime […]
Join Us for OBI’s November Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour! Fall is in full swing, and so is the momentum at OBI. Come mix and mingle with innovators, entrepreneurs, and bioscience […]
In entrepreneurship every decision leads down a new path, filled with unexpected twists, challenges, and opportunities. Founders start with a vision but must make bold choices at every turn, often […]
We are excited to announce the 2nd International Conference on Agriculture & Natural Resources (ICANR 2025), set to take place on November 17-18, 2025, in Rome, Italy. This prominent event […]
Join Oregon Life Sciences as life science industry and academic professionals, economic development experts, service partners, investors, students and biotech enthusiasts gather for an evening of networking and a light […]
Klamath IDEA continues its 25-26 IDEA Talks! season with featured entrepreneur Kim Freeze - director of the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub. Kim Freeze is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 […]
Join Us for OBI’s December Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour This is it. The most attended and most popular Happy Hour of the entire year. If networking had a season finale, […]
Being in bioscience, your world is all about R&D—Research and Development. It's the protocols, the trials, and the data. And there's another R&D...the one that kicks in when your experiment […]
Kick Off 2026 with OBI’s January Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour New year. New momentum. Same brilliant community. Join us as we launch the first Happy Hour of 2026. Whether you’re […]
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Built from the Core: Values that Guide is a focused, one-hour virtual webinar designed for entrepreneurs navigating the complexity of building and scaling bioscience ventures. Participants will identify their core values […]
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) PubTalks, presented by Columbia Bank, are where Oregon’s entrepreneurial energy comes to life. Every beloved CPG brand has a beginning, but the real story starts long before it ever […]
The NIH provides more than $1.25 billion each year in non-dilutive funding through its SBIR and STTR programs. This two-day intensive will help you navigate requirements, strengthen each section, and […]
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the limits of traditional workplace mental health approaches and created an urgent need for innovative, evidence-based solutions. Learn from Leslie Hammer, PhD, professor and director of […]
Think & Drink Trivia Night is back at OBI and we’re kicking off the year strong. Join us at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator for an evening of dinner, drinks, and […]
RAIN's FREE virtual Rural CREATOR program begins Thursday, February 26th at 12pm PST. Are you an artist, maker, designer, musician, writer, or other creative? Have you dreamed about turning your passion into a profitable […]
Calling all women in the life sciences industry! Join us for a relaxed gathering designed to foster meaningful connections and celebrate the camaraderie among women working across the life sciences. […]
Launched in 2007, Oregon Life Sciences’ Bio On networking series brings together our regional life sciences community for an evening of connection and conversation. Industry professionals, entrepreneurs, economic development experts, investors, […]
Enjoy a morning just for entrepreneurs and founders at the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) March Entrepreneur Mixer from 9:00 – 10:30 am on Thursday, March 5th in partnership with Oregon Startup Center and sponsored by City of Beaverton. During this event, […]
Join us for OBI’s Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. You’ll find a welcoming mix of familiar faces and new ones, easy conversations, and a relaxed setting […]
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s PubTalks, presented by Columbia Bank, are where Oregon’s entrepreneurial energy comes to life. Part happy hour, part startup show-and-tell, and all about making great connections. We’re teaming up with our […]
Clinical trials are the single biggest operational and financial risk for small to mid-size biotech companies. Fifty to eighty percent of trials miss enrollment targets, unplanned amendments cost $150-300K each, […]
How do two local innovators go from a bold research idea to a multi-million dollar manufacturing facility? It takes more than just a great product--it takes an ecosystem. Hear the Valliscor story from […]
Join Todd Davey for an interactive workshop designed for early-stage, innovation-driven founders. This interactive session will be led by Todd Davey, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Institut Mines-Télécom Business […]
Join us March 26 from 12 to 1p.m. for the next session of OHSU Innovates Foundations: Navigating Research to Impact, a virtual seminar series designed to support researchers at all career […]
Join us for OBI’s Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour on Thursday, April 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Kick off spring at OBI’s April Accelerate Happy Hour! Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new people, […]
Connect with the drug discovery community! Welcome to the Oregon Drug Discovery Symposium (ODDS). This event offers a unique opportunity for all members of the drug discovery community – including […]
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) PubTalks, presented by Columbia Bank, are where Oregon’s entrepreneurial energy comes to life. Angel investing is evolving beyond early checks and friendly advice. Today’s angels are increasingly expected to […]
Join us on April 9th for an inspiring interactive evening in collaboration with Rose Haven and J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, centered on the powerful and timely conversation around Women’s Wealth. […]
This hybrid workshop, co-convened by the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) CDER Center for Clinical Trial Innovation (C3TI), will explore progress in […]
Launching a life sciences company requires more than a breakthrough idea—it demands building the right corporate foundation from day one. In this Virtual Lunch & Learn session, aspiring founders will gain […]
This seminar will highlight OHSU’s growing strengths in gene therapy across the full translational spectrum, from early-stage discovery and research innovation to clinical development and meaningful patient impact. The session […]
Overview: This course will teach how to conduct a software validation program for medical devices containing software that will satisfy FDA requirements and produce a safe product. We will explain […]
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Think & Drink Trivia Night returns to OBI. Join us at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator for an evening of dinner, drinks, and friendly competition. Whether you come solo or with […]
Join us at the Oregon Innovation Showcase, May 11–12 in Portland, for a special fireside chat featuring Lance Armstrong, General Partner at Next Ventures, in conversation with T.A. McCann, Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs. […]
Join us at the Oregon Innovation Showcase, May 11–12 in Portland, for a special fireside chat featuring Lance Armstrong, General Partner at Next Ventures, in conversation with T.A. McCann, Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs. […]
Come discover what's building on the Westside. Join the Oregon Startup Center for a public Demo Day spotlighting standout companies on the rise, featuring past winners of the Beaverton Startup Challenge. For […]
The Pegasus Ventures Startup World Cup (SWC) Portland Regional will take place on May 13, marking the inaugural event that brings a world-class global pitching competition to Oregon. As part […]
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s PubTalks, presented by Columbia Bank, are where Oregon’s entrepreneurial energy comes to life. Part happy hour, part startup show-and-tell, and all about making great connections. We’re teaming up with our […]
Career planning is challenging in the best of times, and with increased uncertainty around the future of science careers, it is helpful to have guidance on how to plan your […]
Launched in 2007, Oregon Life Sciences’ Bio On networking series brings together our regional life sciences community for an evening of connection and conversation. Industry professionals, entrepreneurs, economic development experts, investors, […]
Have you ever wondered if your product truly has the upside you believe - or have sold to your investors? Given the remarkable failure rate of new products, it’s worth […]
Your homepage should do one job: turn visitors into leads. Join us for Homepage Makeover. If your website gets visits but not many calls, form submissions, or bookings, your homepage […]
Ready to demystify the money side of growing your business? We’ve got you. Join Xcelerate Women, OEN, Latino Founders, and the Metro Region Innovation Hub for Capital Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs—an event created to help women […]
Join us for OBI’s Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Kick off June with OBI’s Accelerate Happy Hour! Good conversations, great people, and a relaxed space to […]
Have you ever wondered if your product truly has the upside you believe, or have sold to your investors? Given the high failure rate of new products, it’s worth understanding […]
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When the Playbook Runs Out: Innovation and You 2.0 Innovation that changes the playing field, splinters the glass ceiling and grows talent requires hard work. And evolution, flexibility and scalability. […]
Join OHSU Innovates for the third installment of the Drug Discovery Series, featuring Tom Scanlan, Ph.D., professor of chemical physiology and biochemistry at the OHSU School of Medicine and co-founder and scientific […]
Bringing your idea to life typically requires funding — and navigating the different financing options available to entrepreneurs can feel overwhelming. Whether you are just starting out or looking to […]
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This training is your opportunity to eliminate that uncertainty. By the end of the session, you'll no longer feel like a bystander in financial conversations. You'll gain a clear understanding […]
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn presented by Matthew Schmidt as he shares practical strategies for preparing your business for financing and making the most of SBA lending programs. This […]
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Featured Session: SBIR 101 Startup Cafe is a great opportunity for founders and startup partners to connect, learn, and level up. Free coffee and donuts throughout the event! Feel free […]
Join Us for a Summer Evening of Trivia, Food, and Fun Summer nights are made for trivia! Spend an evening at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator for an evening of dinner, drinks, […]
Get ready to dive into digital marketing and boost your online presence with an action plan for your organization. Learn how to build a strong digital marketing foundation, prioritize limited […]
Join us for OBI’s Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour on Thursday, August 6, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Enjoy great conversations, new connections, and a relaxed space to connect with members of Oregon’s bioscience community. […]
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Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn presented by Oliver Richards and Madelyn McCormick as they explore the common patent mistakes that early-stage companies make and how to avoid costly issues down the […]
Join OHSU Innovates on Aug. 27 for the next Navigating Research to Impact seminar. Danica Bojovic, Ph.D., who recently completed her doctorate in neuroscience at OHSU, will join Steve Runnels, […]
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Startup Spotlight Expo 2026: Showcasing Innovation in Biotech & Life Sciences Join us for an engaging evening at OBI’s Annual Startup Spotlight Expo, where innovation meets connection. This signature event […]
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn presented by Dr. Yoanne Clovis as she explores how PhD and MD founders can adapt their communication approach as their companies grow. As the […]
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations conduct research, develop new technologies and bring innovations to market. As AI becomes an increasingly important tool for researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators, it is […]
Join us on October 1st for Illuminating the Future of Science: Shaping What Comes Next, the 2026 WIS PDX Annual Donor Dinner. This year’s dinner is about looking ahead. Since 2012, WIS PDX has […]
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s PubTalks, presented by Columbia Bank, are where Oregon’s entrepreneurial energy comes to life. Part happy hour, part startup show-and-tell, and all about making great connections. We’re teaming up with our […]
Join us for this year’s Accelerate Biotech Networking Lunch at Bend Venture Conference. We’ll gather at Willamette Valley Vineyards – Bend, just steps from the Tower Theater and perfectly timed between BVC programming. This […]
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn presented by Terry Smith as he explores the importance of intentional company culture and how it influences your success. One of the […]
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Join us for OBI’s Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Fall is in full swing, and we’re bringing the OBI community together for […]
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