Oregon Bioscience Incubator

Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. We will gather at OBI’s event space for our May 2 Accelerate Happy Hour. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the […]

Gather your friends and join us for an exciting night of Quizzy Business Trivia at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator! Your ticket includes a delicious dinner and two drink tickets. Our trivia questions will cover a range of general knowledge topics, similar to what you'd find in a pub quiz. To ensure a level playing field, […]

Join us for an engaging panel discussion during our Happy Hour event, where we'll explore the timely topic of Bioethics and Healthcare Decision-Making. This session will feature experts in the field: Dr. Ruchi Thanawala, MD, MS: Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, School of Medicine at OHSU Dr. William Hersh, MD: Professor in […]

Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. We will gather at OBI's brand new event space for our November 9 Accelerate Happy Hour. Registration now open! These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who […]

Watch recording here Part three of our Equity in Leadership series, sponsored by Cambia Health Solutions. Register now! In today's dynamic and diverse workplace, fostering an inclusive environment is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage. Companies that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) not only attract top talent but also drive […]

Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. We will gather in OBI's new Event Space for this Accelerate Networking Happy Hour. Register here! These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who […]

Join us for a celebration! 15 years of OTRADI and 10 years of the Oregon Bioscience Incubator! September 14, 2023 from 5pm - 8pm You are invited to attend OTRADI’s 15-Year Anniversary and OBI's 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at the grand opening of OBI’s event space. We're inviting the entire bio and startup entrepreneurship community, as […]

Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. We hold these happy hours on the first Thursday of each month (with occasional exceptions). This month's happy hour will be held at the OBI. These […]

Watch recording here. Life Post-OBI: My Very Own Lab and Office – YES! But Where Do I start?? Incubating in the warm comfort and embrace of OBI is a very special privilege and a largely straightforward, stress free experience. OBI works hard to insulate you from lease details, NNN charges and maintenance issues and generally […]

Description: No one starts a business to be an accountant, but investment in effective financial processes can set a company on a path to success. Join us to learn more about: -How timely and accurate financial information can inform strategic growth, meet compliance requirements, and satisfy investors -Best practices in accounting and accounting technology for […]

View recording here. Attend in person at the OBI or virtually on Zoom. About this event: Media and thought leadership placements validate, de-risk, and differentiate your innovation for investors, partners, and future colleagues, but how and more importantly when do you begin? In this conversational and wide ranging primer on all aspects of PR for Life Science startups, s2s Public […]

Space is limited - register here! Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and […]

An interactive, in-person/Zoom hybrid event to learn how to build equity into your daily work. View recording here. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are huge, complex topics that are at the forefront of many conversations today. But how can we effectively incorporate DEI into our lives in a meaningful way? In this highly interactive session, Jackie […]

Back by popular demand! Attend part two of this panel discussion as we explore ways in which we can all #BreakTheBias when working toward a gender-equal world. The discussion will center on the experiences of women leaders in entrepreneurship, academia, tech, and bioscience industries - and how they have navigated the road toward equality in […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's IN-PERSON Happy Hour! Register soon - space is limited. About this event Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are […]

Oregon Bioscience Incubator's IN-PERSON Happy Hour! Register soon - space is limited. About this event Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are […]

This talk will describe the speed, cost and quality considerations and advantages of conducting early phase clinical trials in Australia. Of particular note are the Clinical Trial Notification (CTN) program which allows for patients to be dosed within 8-10 weeks of document submission to the Ethics Committee (EHRC) for trial approval as well as the […]

Come mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is […]

At some point every successful company faces the challenge of their physical working space no longer meeting their needs. Maybe the space isn’t large enough to meet demand, or perhaps business has evolved in a direction no longer served by the original facility. So how does one go about finding new space? Hire a broker? […]

Come hear how OHSU's research and innovation landscape has changed. REGISTER NOW About this Event OHSU has undergone significant changes at the leadership level in recent years. Among those changes, Peter Barr-Gillespie was named as OHSU’s chief research officer, and he has restructured his office, now named OHSU Research and Innovation. In addition, in response […]

REGISTER NOW Our happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland’s Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Stay tuned for registration information. Thank you to Oregon […]

REGISTER NOW  About this Event The people you allow to influence your business decisions will ultimately be the ones that help set your pace in life. If you choose wisely, the next time you face a major business decision, you can look confidently to your board for advice. Of course, each type of small business […]

This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant process, with an emphasis on how to get funded. Understanding the Omnibus Solicitation and Application Process What the Solicitation does and does not cover Strategic planning Understanding the element of "Innovation" Writing a competitive grant application Opportunity to meet one-on-one with […]