Overview: Many organizations, such as FDA, ISO, OSHA, and EPA, can conduct audits or inspections in a biotech company. Most people view these events as scary, but there are ways […]

Research Fellowships can be a great alternative academic pathway. Whether you are actively considering Research Fellowship positions, or just want to learn more, this webinar is for you. We will […]

A guide to successful regulatory engagements Gain invaluable insights into the FDA interaction process for early-stage biotechs developing therapeutic or medicinal products. This webinar will cover crucial topics such as […]

Join industry leaders to master the strategic integration of compensation, benefits, and career advancement that drives business success while empowering your workforce's journey." 4:00pm-4:30pm-Networking, food and drinks 4:30pm-5:00pm-Program 5:30pm-6:00pm-Network, food […]

For most people, the end of the year is a time for celebrating the holidays with family and friends. If you are also an entrepreneur, you know that this is […]

It’s time for gathering with community, gift giving, and celebrating accomplishments. Join PDXWIT and our host Cambia Health Solutions as we celebrate the end of the year at our annual Winter Soiree & Awards […]

Oregon Bio unveils game changing workforce initiative for members Oregon Bio is excited to announce the 2024 game-changing workforce development initiative to foster the next generation of talent for our […]

Join us for a virtual Town Hall Happy Hour where you’ll connect with PDXWIT leadership and staff. During the event, you’ll learn about the results of the 2023 member survey, […]

OHSU Innovates Seminar Series: “Securing Non-Dilutive Funding for Innovative Businesses” By Nyah Zarate, PhD ChEng Dr. Nyah Zarate, PhD, serves as the principal investigator and founder of Continuous Solutions Inc, […]

Industry postdocs provide a unique opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to apply their academic training to real-world challenges in a business environment. Join our upcoming Ask Me Anything session with Visterra, […]

Join regional program leaders for virtual “fireside chats” with biomedical entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Conversations are aimed at early-stage academic and community innovators who need to quickly learn the […]

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) is excited to be partnering with GRAYBOX and Upstart Collective for our February Entrepreneur Mixer in SE Portland from 8:00 – 9:30 am on Thursday, February 1st. During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet […]

Placing Regulatory Strategy at the Core of MedTech Innovation Recognizing the importance of early engagement in regulatory thinking is key to shaping your commercial strategy. This webinar will provide valuable […]

Join regional program leaders for virtual “fireside chats” with biomedical entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Conversations are aimed at early-stage academic and community innovators who need to quickly learn the […]

Founders Investing in Founders is a community resource group supporting local tech startups and growth stage companies. The Creating Community Connections series are designed to connect founders with other founders […]

Join regional program leaders for virtual “fireside chats” with biomedical entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Conversations are aimed at early-stage academic and community innovators who need to quickly learn the […]

Curious about forging a career in Life Sciences IP and patent law? Wonder no more! Join our panel event "Navigating Life Sciences IP and Patent Law Careers: Insights from Industry […]

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your […]

Join regional program leaders for virtual “fireside chats” with biomedical entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Conversations are aimed at early-stage academic and community innovators who need to quickly learn the […]

Speakers: Dr. Maude David, Assistant Professor, Microbiology, Founder and CEO of Neurobiome; Dr. Jenn Amador, Co-founder and COO, nexTC Materials; and AnneMarie Hasbrook, Chemical engineering graduate student and Co-founder of HER […]

This hybrid Lunch & Learn will discuss the key importance and key elements of clinical trials and what role CROs can play. The UCI Center for Clinical Research (CCR), a […]

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Join us for an insightful event tailored specifically for early-stage startups like yours, where we'll delve into the various […]

Over 42% of new businesses are started by women, yet recent reports have found that female founders receive only about 2-3% of venture capital funding. In honor of Women’s History […]

Join us for an insightful exploration into the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. Our event, 'Ensuring Responsible AI in Health Tech,' delves into the pivotal role of responsible […]

For over 30 years, the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) has been helping founders start up and scale up by connecting them to peers and mentors, funding opportunities, and hands-on business training. But […]

Join regional program leaders for virtual “fireside chats” with biomedical entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Conversations are aimed at early-stage academic and community innovators who need to quickly learn the […]

Pitch Decks: Content & Design Strategies Over the past fifty years, pitch decks have undergone a dramatic evolution, transitioning from mostly verbal presentations with simple charts and a focus on […]

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and […]

Registration is now open for Science Talk ‘24, the annual conference of the Association of Science Communicators. At ASC, we believe that science is a human right. Connecting the multifaceted world […]

Looking to raise capital for your AI or data science-based venture? Considering creating a startup in this space? Join the TAO AI & Data Community to hear from and engage […]

Life Science Innovation Northwest (LSINW) is the Pacific Northwest’s largest annual life science conference. This one-and-a-half-day event will bring our life sciences community to discuss and feature some of the […]

Join us for another installment of the OHSU Innovates Speaker Series, where we will delve into promoting equity and inclusivity in patent inventorship. As of 2019, women and people of […]

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and […]

Join regional program leaders for virtual “fireside chats” with biomedical entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Conversations are aimed at early-stage academic and community innovators who need to quickly learn the […]

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and […]

Oregon’s Climate Tech Conference: “She Flies With Her Own Wings” Oregon’s state motto calls us to address the pressing challenges of our planetary moment. We will gather at the center […]

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Applicant Assistance Program - Informational Webinar | April 25, 2024 2:00 - 3:30pm ET | Register | The Applicant Assistance Program (AAP) helps […]

Get tips on developing the components of a credible commercialization plan from demonstrating market opportunity, to product/technology considerations, developing business strategy and building your team. Reviewer exceptions are covered throughout […]

Are you in R&D and seeking greater job security? Join us for an insightful exploration into Regulatory Affairs (RA), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) career paths. In the […]

Join regional program leaders for virtual “fireside chats” with biomedical entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Conversations are aimed at early-stage academic and community innovators who need to quickly learn the […]

Wednesday, May 8 - Overview of SBIR/STTR Proposals Academic vs. SBIR Grants and Common Review Criteria Determining Project Scope Demonstrating Commercial Potential Responsibilities of the Applicant Entity

Virtual Webinar Understanding how Business Operations + FDA Regulations Overlap In addition to starting and running a typical manufacturing business, MedTech products have additional regulatory requirements such as Quality Management […]

Innovation Day will be held on May 9, 2024, as part of OHSU Research Week. The day will feature up-and-coming innovative OHSU technologies, startups and panel discussions on topics of […]

Join us for a hybrid Lunch and Learn with leading local investors. In the current investment climate, angels and VC's haven't changed their basic criteria, they're just setting the bar […]

Join us for an evening of collaboration and engagement tailored specifically for decision-makers, executives, and HR professionals within the tech industry at the Executive Summit on May 16th from 5pm to […]

Wednesday, May 22 - Budgeting & Building your Team SBIR/STTR Budget Requirements Direct vs. Indirect & Internal vs. External Costs Key Personnel & Gap Analysis Partnering with Research Institutions Post-award […]

Interested in paid internships for students worldwide in Singapore's biotech, medtech, robotics, and AI sectors? Scismic is collaborating with SGInnovate in an informative Q&A webinar to introduce their exciting Summation […]

Are you turbocharging your business with AI or just beginning to dip your toes in? Join us for an interactive roundtable discussion with business and industry leaders where they’ll share […]

Interested in learning more about Federal Funding Pathways? We're diving into SBIR and STTR programs with the expert - Mary Phillips, Ph.D. from VertueLab. Tuesday, June 4th from 12-1pm in the MU's […]

Wednesday, June 5 - Writing your Research Strategy How to write your research strategy including a section-by-section overview Phase I vs Phase II

Are you an entrepreneur, startup enthusiast, or someone with a groundbreaking idea? This is your chance to get insider advice from top-tier investors across various industries. Don't miss this opportunity […]

Wednesday,  June 12 - Commercialization Plans Differentiation from the Research Strategy The Market Need & Customer Pain Points Business Plan Value Proposition and Product Development Milestones Knowing your Competition

PubTalks are Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s flagship networking events where members of the entrepreneurial community gather to connect and learn from and about entrepreneurs. Our networking PubTalk series in 2024, taking […]

Are you a womxn technologist or working for a tech or tech-adjacent company? Do you want to expand your network and make new connections? Join us for an amazing opportunity […]

Join Cambia Health Solutions for a panel discussion on the rising demand for behavioral health services and how technology is critical to ensuring timely, high-value, effective care. The panel will […]

At this intimate and casual event, foster connections and enjoy the camaraderie among women working in bioscience. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with your bio-colleagues in our community. During […]

Come join us for one those extra long Oregon summer days as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Oregon Bioscience Association. We’ll have a light program highlighting our history […]

Are you ready to take control of your career and ensure you’re getting the salary you deserve in the life sciences field? Join Helen Vong, Scismic’s VP, Business Dev/ Client […]

​It's time to pickle! ​If you're a founder building something cool, interesting, helpful, or to make this world a better place, we'd love to meet you! We're Wefunder, a company […]

The FDA has more power to affect regulated companies than almost any other organization, yet many people don’t understand it. Many others ignore it as much as possible. But the […]

Quality Systems (QS) are sometimes viewed as a necessary evil or belonging only to production and QA personnel. However, effective QS can help a business not only comply, but excel. […]

When you’re a service-based business owner, your clients are buying your skills or expertise, which can be trickier to scale than product-based businesses. It’s not as simple as selling more […]

Many organizations, such as FDA, ISO, OSHA, and EPA, can conduct audits or inspections in a biotech company. Most people view these events as scary, but there are ways to […]

Navigating workplace conflicts can be challenging and uncomfortable for all involved, but is necessary to develop cohesive teams and improve working relationships. The upcoming WIS PDX Professional Development Mixer “Navigating […]

Raise a glass under the summer sky! Join us for Party in the Pinot, a premier wine and food event at the scenic Scholls Valley Lodge. Mingle with Oregon's technology […]

To successfully implement and maintain a quality management system a company must have an Internal Audit process and use trained auditors to perform the audits. Internal auditors are also a […]

You’re invited to a pop-up coworking day brought to you by Oregon Techworks Association. During the event there’ll be coworking areas for togetherness, breakout rooms for private conversations or calls, […]

Women in the bio space (spoiler, there are more than 15,000 of us in the Oregon bioscience and biotech ecosystem!) are natural leaders – whether they are entrepreneur-ing, in the […]

This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on […]

TiE Women is dedicated to Embrace, Engage and Empower women entrepreneurs across the globe. The program is focused on women entrepreneurs, irrespective of the size of their enterprises, origins, standing or […]

Join us for a delightful evening with AI & Data practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts. We'll be teaming up with our friends at AI Portland on the Kiln patio to celebrate […]

Join us for an empowering evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration at the BIPOC in Bioscience Networking Event. This event is dedicated to bringing together Black, Indigenous, and People of […]

Few leaders have the luxury of focusing on a single project. Instead, they must balance multiple simultaneous projects, constantly making imperfect trade-offs between conflicting needs. This class looks at the […]

While you may not be actively considering a merger, ensuring preparedness and having a plan in place are essential best practices. Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), PubTalks Presenting Sponsor Portland Seed Fund, and […]

WIS PDX is excited to host a local screening of the eye-opening documentary, Picture a Scientist, on September 13. The film tells the story of biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle […]

Join us for an insightful virtual presentation from Zoe Speidel that explores the integration of generative AI in the grant writing process. This session will provide valuable insights for trainees […]

Join us for an evening of networking and community building at the 2nd Annual Techworks on Tap event! This event is tailored exclusively for Oregon-based tech companies, from startups to […]

What are the differences between management and leadership? Do you know how to maintain the right balance between the two, given the needs and culture of an organization and its […]