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SUMMARY:TechFestNW
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Startups! \nPitchfestNW\, 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. \nWhy?\nThere is no cost to apply\, and accepted startups receive an all-access ticket to TechfestNW\, inclusion in the pitch competition to a panel of investors and industry leaders\, and networking opportunities. There will also be an option to upgrade to PitchfestNW Amplified to further showcase your company. \nLearn more about PitchfestNW here\, AND apply by January 12. \n  \nAbout TechfestNW: April 5-6\, 2018 \nDuring the day\, TechfestNW offers compelling speakers\, a startup pitch competition\, workshops and companies showcasing the latest tech. At night\, TechfestNW offers parties\, networking\, and an opportunity to explore one of the greatest cities in the country. \n  \nLast year\, the winner of TechFestNW was OBI’s own excellent client company: MADORRA MEDICAL \nThe Best Startup Pitch in Town? A Portland-Based Company That Soothes the Symptoms of Menopause \nMadorra was selected from 74 startups who pitched their high-tech wares. \nhttp://www.wweek.com/technology/2017/03/24/the-best-startup-pitch-in-town-a-portland-based-company-that-soothes-the-symptoms-of-menopause/ \n 
URL:https://www.otradi.org/event/techfestnw/
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SUMMARY:SBIR Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The OBI will be hosting a 2-day SBIR Grant Writing Workshop April 9th & 10th. There will be an application process to attend this workshop\, so if you are interested in being considered\, please submit the application by March 20\, 2018. Cost per Participant:  $75 (includes food/beverage for two days). \nThe Federal SBIR/STTR programs award over $2.5 billion in high-risk R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses. The process is complex with a steep learning curve\, but the impact of receiving millions of dollars in non-dilutive funding is worth the effort! Join SBIR/STTR expert\, Becky Aistrup\, of the SBIR/STTR consulting firm\, BBCetc\, for this informative workshop covering all aspects of writing SBIR/STTR grants focused on life science technologies. The workshop will focus on the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, Department of Defense (DOD) and National Science Foundation (NSF)\, with detailed emphasis on NIH.\nTopics covered will include: \n\nSBIR/STTR basics\nSBIR/STTR essentials for DOD and NSF\, including mission\, what they fund\, proposal elements\, and the review process\nPreparing each section of your NIH proposal\nWriting to meet reviewers’ expectations\nHow to plan your budget\nElectronic submission through ASSIST\nInformation and advice on the key elements of your commercialization plan\nCommon problems and pitfalls and how to avoid them\n\nAbout the Trainer\n\nBecky Aistrup\nManaging Partner \nBBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc) \nBecky joined BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc) as a Principal Consultant in 2012 and became a Managing Partner and co-owner in October 2016.  Prior to joining BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting in 2012\, Becky was the SBIR/STTR Program Director for the Minnesota Science and Technology Authority. \nBecky’s professional background includes over 30 years of experience working within the medical\, defense\, aerospace\, biotech\, advanced materials and electronics industries\, and consulting with technology companies on SBIR/STTR funding. \nBecky holds a B.A. degree in Chemistry from the University of Kansas\, an M.B.A. in Marketing Management from the University of Minnesota. \nProgram Agenda \nMonday\, April 9th (Day One) \nMorning \nSBIR/STTR Introduction and Overview \nSBIR/STTR Essentials for NIH\, DOD and NSF\, including mission\, what they fund\, proposal elements\, and the review process. \nAfternoon \nHow to craft a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH\, including: \n\nAn overview of the NIH SBIR/STTR program\nHow to write the proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations\nTips on preparing each section of a proposal\nWhat to do once you learn you are going to be funded\nCommon problems and pitfalls and how to avoid them\n\nTuesday\, April 10th (Day Two) \nMorning \nCommercialization Planning for NIH – information and advice on preparing the key elements of an NIH commercialization plan\, including: \n\nValue of SBIR/STTR project\nCompany information\nMarket\, Customer\, Competition\nIntellectual Property Protection\nFinance Plan\nRevenue Stream\n\nAfternoon \nBudget Planning for Your NIH Proposal: This section covers budget guidelines and limits\, cost types\, the budget justification and best practices. \nElectronic Submission through ASSIST: Includes step-by-step information on the application submission process through NIH’s ASSIST electronic submission and how to track a submission once it goes through to NIH. \nAlso possible in the afternoon: one-on-one meetings with companies to review projects\, offer advice and answer questions. \nThis event is a collaboration between the OBI\, OCTRI\, PSBA and TTBD:\n    
URL:https://www.otradi.org/event/sbir-grant-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Portland State Business Accelerator\, 2828 Southwest Corbett Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Series - Pros and Cons of Various Funding Methods
DESCRIPTION:2018 Tech Lunch and Learn Series\nIP Strategies for Bioscience\, Digital Health\, and High Tech Companies \n \nThe OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI)\, PSU Business Accelereator (PSBA)\, and Ater Wynne LLP are partnering again to bring you the new 2018 IP Strategies for Bioscience\, Digital Health\, and High Tech Companies Lunch and Learn Series. \nDue to the success of last year’s Lunch and Learn Series\, the 2018 IP Strategies Lunch & Learn Series will feature five new monthly presentations which will cover\, in more in depth\, issues that are critical to the success of technology-based companies in the high tech\, digital health\, and biscience industries. \nFrank X. Curci\, a Partner at Ater Wynne LLP\, will again moderate this Series and will provide advice and guidance in coordination with other speakers. \nRegistration page to come.
URL:https://www.otradi.org/event/lunch-learn-funding/
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