OBI Client Company Wins
HTI:
- Successfully delivered CryoDiscovery™ presentation at ACA23 ( American Crystallographic Association) on July 9 with over 200 attendees.
- Signed MSA (master services agreement) for cryo-em nanoparticles analysis with path.org, the non-profit funded by the Gates Foundation in Seattle.
- Had over 30 partner meetings at BIO 2023 which resulted in few good sales leads.
- Awarded acceptance into the Germany supported Global Entrepreneurship Centre (GEC) for scaling start-ups which includes €25,000 in-kind contribution and 10 weeks of supported programming to facilitate growth. The GEC scales innovative companies with sustainable technologies, processes, and business models for impact.
- Raised $200,000 out of the $500,000 goal for 2nd round funding. Targeting to close before the end of July to support scale-up and further development.
- Accomplished successful repeatability trial for their accelerated degumming process.
- Accomplished 90/10 blended sliver: a precursor to yarn spinning, and a key milestone in the development process.
- We were granted a new US patent (11,679,082) on nanoparticle co-delivering broad ranges of mitotic kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
- We received the phase I portion ($400K/1 year) of our fast-track SBIR award from the NCI focusing development of a new radiation sensitizer based on our nanoparticle platform.
- We were awarded a $3M NIH grant to bring the Gazelle Hb Variant Test for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to the U.S. market.
- The Hb Variant Test, one of the tests supported by the Gazelle diagnostic platform, can detect SCD and beta thalassemia – genetic blood disorders that can result in debilitating pain, disability, severe complications or death.
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Now Open – 2023 BVC Applications
Are you a founder who is ready to take your company to the next level? If so, Bend Venture Conference wants to hear from you! For the past 20 years, the Bend Venture Conference (BVC) has been the premier angel conference in the Pacific Northwest, making a difference in Central Oregon and beyond. In addition to funding opportunities, participants make meaningful connections with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, top fund managers, and business leaders. Applications to participate and pitch at BVC 2023 are now open!
This exceptional event offers three categories of competition: Growth Stage, Impact and Early Stage. Applicants can apply from anywhere, but must commit to attending the conference in person on October 19 and 20, 2023.
MedX@Düsseldorf!
November 13th to 16th 2023, the world’s largest trade show for the health industry will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany. MEDICA’s Start-up Park is the global meeting point for digital pioneers and the place where young companies can boost their business.
The office of Economic Development Düsseldorf organizes for the third year in a row the MedX@Düsseldorf competition – an incredible and unique opportunity for startups in the MedTech industry to take their success to new heights.
This is the perfect occasion for Startups to connect with new, international partners, to meet decision makers and to gain visibility on the health market. This could be the first or next big step towards internationalization.
On top of the booth, startups can look forward to a tailored MedTech workshop with insights of the European Market and the local ecosystem.
Further information as well as the application form can be found on the following website: www.duesseldorf.de/medx.
The application deadline is August 4. We look forward to receiving innovative and promising ideas from the MedTech industry.
Upcoming Events
Biomedical Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat
July 13, 2023
2:00-3:00 PM
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July 18, 2023
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July 18, 2023
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Party in the Pinot
July 22, 2023
5:00-9:30 PM
Scholls Valley Lodge – Hillsboro
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July 26, 2023
6:00-8:30 PM
Lucky Lab Beer Hall – Portland
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Oregon Bio: Bio on Tap
July 27, 2023
5:00-8:00 PM
McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse – Hillsboro
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PIE Demo Day 2023
August 10, 2023
4:00-6:00 PM
The Redd on Salmon St. – Portland
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