Events

Tips for Selecting and Working with a Contract Research Organization (CRO) CROs and related businesses known as CMOs and CDMOs are a critical part of the life sciences ecosystem, offering everything from laboratory services for early-stage companies operating virtually to post-marketing surveillance for global pharmaceutical companies and everything in between. Not all are created alike, [...]

The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Preparing for an Exit Strategy One of the most important decisions in a startup life cycle is determining the appropriate time for an exit strategy. From mergers & acquisitions to IPOs, the best exit strategies will require a careful assessment of the startup’s strengths, circumstances and various [...]

Startup Basics and the Current State of Biotech Startups and IP Join us to learn about the fundamentals of creating and building a startup. Our panel of experts encompasses the startup essentials which include a Director of a Technology Transfer office, a life-science patent attorney, an academic inventor, and an entrepreneur at a biotech. This [...]

Non-dilutive Funding and Startup Support Programs Need capital for your early stage startup? You can’t afford to miss this webinar! You will learn about various non-dilutive funding mechanisms through federal, state and foundation programs to commercialize your innovation and grow your startup. Our diverse panel includes experts in federal funding programs and educational resources; public [...]

Basics of Launching a Digital Health Startup and Current Trends Digital healthcare investments and startups have blossomed the past couple years. Propelled by the onset of the pandemic, the life science biotech and healthcare industry went through a massive digital transformation and are increasingly reliant on digital innovations to make healthcare systems more scalable, accessible [...]

Considerations for Startup Locations and Manufacturing Needs Looking to grow your business? Successful development of your technology needs essential support systems such as incubators and accelerators at strategic locations to help foster entrepreneurship and collaboration. Our panel of experts will address concepts to consider for determining locations at various stages of a startup from post-launch [...]

Preparing for the Future of Rare Diseases The rare disease market is one of the fastest-growing therapeutic market sectors due to favorable government policies and the increasing numbers of rare disease cases globally. While a rare disease is defined as a condition that affects less than 200,000 people in the United States, it is estimated [...]

Raising Capital in Current Market Conditions   Securing capital and finding the right investors are crucial steps toward a successful startup. The recovery from the pandemic and the current state of the market has left many questions about the state of venture capital and dilutive funding. Our panel of experts will discuss the impact of [...]

Creating Effective Marketing Strategies for your Technology Having a marketing strategy is crucial for the growth of a biotech company during the R&D phase.  Effective corporate and public communication strategies will help build credibility and trust in the technology and in the company. Our panel of experts will discuss how to approach marketing strategies at [...]

Finding Success through International Collaborations The growing global life sciences market has led to many academic labs and company executives looking overseas for better market opportunities and collaborations for drug development. However, institutional barriers often limit productive collaborations between the US and other countries. Our panel of experts will discuss the reasons to look for [...]

Growing an early-stage biotech company is often unpredictable and requires careful planning to ensure success in advancing your technology. Engaging the right partners and preparation for potential risks in your business model is crucial to the survival of biotech companies. Our panel of experts will discuss the current growing pains in the region as well [...]

Innovation Basics and Best Practices for Technology Transfer Join us to learn about the fundamentals of turning a scientific discovery and research into innovations for the marketplace. Our panel of well-known experts includes a technology transfer expert, a life-science patent attorney, and a prolific academic inventor. Our panel will address the questions innovators face after [...]