• PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE SERIES – SBIR – STTR FUNDING — HOW TO APPLY, HOW TO WIN!

    The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs provide access to funds to develop innovations with potential commercial applications. Over $2.5 billion is invested annually in these highly competitive awards-based programs in order to support scientific excellence, foster technological innovation, and help bridge the gap between performance of basic science [...]

  • PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE SERIES – “HIDDEN” GRANT OPPORTUNITIES (TAX CREDITS, FOUNDATIONS, GSK DISCOVERY FASTTRACK)

    “Hidden” Sources of Funding and Resources Tax Credits, Foundations, and Other Lesser-Known Means of Advancing Your Research or Company Panelists: Michael McCann, MVM Associates Michael Batten, JDRF Andrew L. Smith, Susan G. Komen Foundation Heather Steinman, Wistar Moderator: Sherri Collins PA Department of Community and Economic Development Friday, July 21, 2017 12-1:30pm Live Event University City Science Center 3711 [...]

  • PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE SERIES – BUILDING VALUE – UNDERSTANDING THE MILESTONES THAT MATTER TO INVESTORS

    At the beginning, companies and research projects typically attract investment based on historical performance and a promising future. Continuation of funding, however, is usually contingent upon meeting milestones that build value. This panel will help you identify the “right” milestones.  In addition, we’ll explore: The relationship among technical, financial and organizational milestones Strategies for balancing [...]

  • PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE SERIES – WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW: WHEN TO SEEK LIFE SCIENCES BUSINESS EXPERTISE AND WHERE TO FIND IT

    When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: When to Seek Life Sciences Business Expertise and Where to Find It Panelists: Wayne Barz, BFTP NE Dennis Gross, TJU and Jefferson College of Biomedical Sciences Mike McCann, MVM Associates, Inc Moderator: Don Skerrett, CEO Nanophagix and PCCI Friday, October 20, 2017 12-1:30pm Live Event: Thomas Jefferson University and [...]

  • FRONTIERS IN HEALTHCARE DISCOVERY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION: WHAT ARE THE RAMIFICATIONS FOR IN SILICO MODELING, ALGORITHMS, AND IT ENABLED THERAPIES

    https://universityofthesciences.adobeconnect.com/rnlkz7cbzxfo/ Friday, March 16, 2018 12-1:30pm University of the Sciences - IPEX 139 OR  Join us Remotely through Adobe Connect: Meeting Name: BioStrategy Partners To join the meeting:  https://universityofthesciences.adobeconnect.com/rnlkz7cbzxfo/ Many of today’s emerging health technologies no longer fit neatly into a single category like “novel therapeutic” or “medical device.” Increasingly, new healthcare products combine computers, [...]

  • BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS

    Friday, May 18, 2018 12-1:30 PM Lunch Provided Temple University - MERB 1010 Remote Access: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/339599381 Dial-in: +1 (786) 535-3211 (Access code: 339-599-381)  For medical innovations to be successful, it takes a skilled team and strong collaborations, but knowing when and who to partner with can be daunting, especially with the constantly changing commercialization ecosystem.  This panel aims [...]

  • STARTUP OR LICENSE?

    JOIN US FOR THE 6TH 2018 PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE SERIES PANEL  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM STARTUP OR LICENSE During the invention process you'll encounter an early fork in the road: should you startup your own business, or should you try to license your idea to an already established company or manufacturer? There are several factors to [...]

  • STRUCTURING AND PLANNING FOR GROWTH AND AN EXIT

    JOIN US FOR THE 7TH 2018  PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE SERIES PANEL  Friday, JULY 20, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Structuring for Growth and an Exit For any technology to be successful, the identification and pursuit of strategic opportunities for business growth and an exit must be done.  There are several aspects to consider when building [...]