Are you looking for non-dilutive funding to advance your heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related biomedical technologies? Join The National Institute of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Innovation Office to learn about the funding opportunities and entrepreneurial resources available for small businesses and translational researchers. Dr. Stephanie M. Davis, the NHLBI Small […]

37th ANNUAL EVENT EMCEE AND KEYNOTE ANNOUNCED Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) is honored to announce that Jarvis Sam, Vice President, Global Diversity and Inclusion with Nike will serve as the emcee for the thirty-seventh annual Oregon Technology Awards. Rachel Arnold, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head Endeavor Fund at Vista Equity Partners will join Cara […]

New entrepreneurs and CEOs: Have you ever wondered when exactly you need a CPA, and what they can do for your business? Annual taxes, sure, but what else? Or maybe you have a C Corp or an LLC and you suddenly find yourself in over your head when it comes to stock options, tax credits, […]

BUILD YOUR FUTURE THROUGH YOUR NETWORK While many businesses and professionals have become accustomed to using online meeting software to stay connected with their teammates, many have found it harder to network, make new connections, and grow their careers and businesses. The challenge isn’t the technology or the all popular “Zoom Fatigue,” it’s the mindset […]

The digital shift for all business caused by the pandemic last year has resulted in expanded opportunity for connection and growth. This shift has also resulted in an increase of cyber attacks, more points of failure for a breach and a renewed vigilance of business owners to protect employees and customers. As companies commit to […]

Join Oregon Venture Fund and PDXWIT for our 3rd annual pitch event. Calling all entrepreneurs! If you’ve been working on a business idea through the pandemic or are in the process of growing your business and ready for the next phase of talking with investors, keep your momentum going by pitching your vision and the […]

Movement is important for not only our physical health, but our mental health too. We’re not talking about the physical activity of exercise (although that does all sorts of great things for you) but the act of moving our bodies. Our bodies are meant to move and the last year we asked them to sit. […]

From September 27-30, 2021, the world’s top medtech executives will gather for the leading event in our industry — The MedTech Conference. The MedTech Conference, powered by AdvaMed, will host its trademark award-winning programming and networking opportunities in a new hybrid structure, combining the benefits of both in-person and virtual events, on September 27th – 30th. Attendees can […]

The age of Femtech as arrived and its about time! Join us for the first Invent-a-thon Social Hour: Future of Femtech! Come forge connections with fellow providers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are excited about advancing women’s health and hear from two rising stars in digital health and med tech. We are thrilled to have Melissa Hanna, Co-founder and CEO of Mahmee, Holly Rockweiler, Co-founder and CEO of Madorra, and Fahti […]

Diet and weight management: The galactic center of misinformation A mountain of diet advice circulates in books, on TV, and ricochets through social media - so what are we to believe? What works and what's way off the mark? This webinar moves beyond all the chatter towards a sustainable path to weight management. Panelist: R.A. […]

Makers & Markers - ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum Inspiring pathways to science Immersive, interactive experiences in science - especially for young kids - cultivates a sense of curiosity that last a lifetime and lays the foundation for a career in the sciences. In this week's program we'll visit with ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, located in Ashland, Oregon. […]

Are you engaged in product development? Getting ready to launch your MVP (minimum viable product)? Is it software? A hard good? Just want to learn more? Join us on Wednesday, October 6th for an interactive webinar on Product Development and Launches – Lessons Learned! We have two experienced panelists – one in software and the […]

Moderated panel featuring three BME startup founders that started with device ideas while still students and are now all in market. Panelists Sydney Forbes - CEO - Tonsil Tech Sydney Forbes is the CEO and co-founder of Tonsil Tech, where she aims to help people suffering with tonsil stones by developing tools for at home […]

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates: October 7, 8, 14, and 15; 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve […]

What’s up with women and weight lifting? with Gabrielle Moyer, Fundamental Fitness Chief Operations Officer. Register here.

Acer is a pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of therapies for serious rare and life-threatening diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Join us as we learn how they fulfill their company mission with largely a remote workforce. Register here.

The demands and challenges on many of us today feel heavier than ever. How do we lighten them now? More and more of us are waking up to our internal and collective traumas. The status quo is not working. We’re realizing that we’re not going to be able to just “muscle through” this moment of […]

André Petett founded Fundamental Fitness Labs in 2019 because he was tired of seeing friends and family members struggle with their health. Today André speaks frankly about the fitness landscape. Register here.

The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, connects Impact, Early Stage and Growth Stage companies with investment opportunities. About this event Now in its 18th year, the BVC is the largest Angel Conference in the West. This premier regional event attracts top entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders from across the country. Over the past five […]

The Maker Hub is George Fox University’s space for design, prototyping and fabrication. While the 16,000-square-foot facility is available to all George Fox students, it’s an engineer’s dream. Register here.

Watch us make HERStory at our 2nd Annual Black Women in STEM 2.0 Summit Tired of all the Zoom and Virtual sessions? We are as well so we're bringing back with an in-person event (or join us via live stream). Let's network!! We'll have six engaging and informational workshops, fireside chats, keynotes, music, and more. […]

Changing the negative reputation of hard conversations. Does the word accountability make you cringe? Sound like some sort of punishment? This will be a discussion about how accountability can be a really positive gift that is the secret sauce to change-making. Register here.

This two-hour, hands-on, interactive Breakfast for Champions workshop draws upon real world case studies and examples to help participants apply targeted universalism into their own work.    This session is an extension of the March 10th Breakfast for Champions where professor john a. powell introduced us to this powerful way of making transformational changes. You […]

TAO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TAO's Professional Development programming supports tech professionals by helping them to make connections, develop expertise, share best-practices, and amplify their voices as members of the tech industry.   A Conversation about Cybersecurity Hygiene As cyberattacks and ransomware attacks are on the rise, establishing and maintaining a strong cybersecurity protocol is key to […]

Lonza enables a healthier world by supporting their healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Their community of 15,000 skilled employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets. By combining technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise and process excellence, […]

Join us for an all-day due diligence workshop, featuring a mock company and a variety of guest speakers. Throughout this workshop, we will provide an overview of each role on a diligence team, along with general best practices, tips and tricks, and red flags to watch out for. The morning will be spent providing an overview […]

Healthcare regulations can be daunting, get expert advice to successfully navigate through the FDA and regulatory compliance. Join Brie Stoianoff to hear the most critical aspects of healthcare regulations for medical devices, diagnostics and therapeutics. Knowing the federal regulations applicable to your technology can help you successfully advance your technology to improve patient care, determine health insurance […]

Join four Koch Institute investigators on Zoom as they discuss the relationship between laboratory research and entrepreneurship. From drug discovery to disease detection and cancer immunotherapy, tonight's featured startup companies began in MIT's academic community and are now taking the biotech world by storm. Hear from the founders themselves about why a startup was the right research […]

Racialized trauma can live in the body of Black, Brown & Indigenous employees within workplaces they occupy and that should not be ignored. Join Zapproved and Dr. Debra Jenkins as we take a look at how racialized trauma affects Black, Brown and Indigenous communities mentally and physically. Dr. Jenkins will offer tools to help folks […]

When a cyber attack causes electrical blackouts, gasoline shortages or compromises your medical record, the consequences hit close to home. Please join the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) on Friday, November 5th from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM as we bring cyber security experts and professionals together to explore how cyber security and cyber threats […]

Job Seekers: Registration opens Oct. 15th. Life science companies are hiring! Oregon Bio boasts a membership of over 160 organizations. Many of them from startups to mid-sized companies to large divisions of global organizations participated in our Spring 2021 Career Fair including Acer Therapeutics, Acumed, Biotronik, CAI, Cascade Chemistry, Genentech, Genteel, Micro Systems Engineering, Inc., […]

If you are planning on transitioning or exiting your business through a sale or succession plan, I invite you to attend Transition & Exit Planning: Why, When & How? Hosted by Ideal Business Transition Solutions and Now CFO. #exitplanning #successionplanning #transitionplanning #sellyourbusiness Register here.

Join Portland career coaches and local recruiting agencies for a free talk about how to navigate transitions and career changes. The pandemic has changed the way we think about work and the ways in which we work. For some, it has fueled the desire to transition to other companies or other fields of work. Register […]

Please join us virtually for a panel discussion on the science and application of biomarker testing, how biomarkers have advanced treatment for so many patients and the critical need to make testing more accessible and ultimately drive improved patient outcomes and health care equity for Oregonians and Washingtonians.  Following the panel, experience an exclusive virtual […]

You are invited to Say Hey!~Virtual. Join us on November 16 at 4:30 p.m. as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a special performance by Global Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Jan Michael Looking Wolf. Say Hey! is a program to welcome professionals of color who recently relocated to Oregon or southwest Washington (aka […]

Monthly talks spotlight researchers engaged in discovering and validating therapeutic targets, biomarkers, developing novel agents and conducting clinical research.  "Cancer-associated Fibroblasts" Sandra Orsulic, Ph.D. Professor in Residence, Obstetrics and Gynecology UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 4-5 p.m.  Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) can induce therapeutic resistance by blocking access of chemotherapies and immunotherapies […]

OEN Entrepreneurship Awards 2021: FUTUREPROOF This November 18th, join OEN and the Oregon entrepreneurial community as we honor the exceptional startups that inspire and propel us into the future. Enjoy an evening of celebration with your colleagues and clients either via a virtual table or IRL at an Official Watch Party. This is a great […]

When we were six years old we weren’t allowed to ask the questions we had when we saw someone with a disability or that looked different than us. We were told not to stare or to ignore the person entirely. This has led folks to think that it is shameful to have a disability or […]

COVID has certainly impacted our lives in many, many ways. After positive experiences from working at home, a number of people are now looking to continue in a hybrid or remote work environment. As an employer, what are the legal implications that you need to consider in these new environments? How do you maintain your […]

Join us for our in-person networking event on December 2nd, Bio in the Valley, which is part of Oregon Bio’s signature event series. Come for the business casual networking environment and meet peers and bio-professionals at all levels. Learn about Oregon’s bioscience community at the new research and development facility, the University of Oregon’s Phil […]

How to support women of color in the office? Inclusion starts with being aware that although we work at the same workplace, we aren’t experiencing the workplace the same way. 54% of women of color feel more included now that they can work remotely. That feeling is generated because of the trauma they have experienced […]

"Developing Early Detection and Therapeutic Strategies for Cancer" Tanya Stoyanova, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology Stanford University Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 3-4 p.m.  Dr. Stoyanova focuses on understanding fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying the development of prostate and other epithelial cancers and their utility as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Her laboratory aims to improve cancer […]

The Gifts in Conflict We'll take a data-driven look at why conflict is valuable and necessary for deeper, more meaningful relationships during this interactive presentation. This includes examining the deeper gifts and benefits we get when we don't practice conflict avoidance. Participants will learn simple tools and strategies for  better managing challenging interactions and resolving […]

Saturday Academy's first-ever ping pong tournament!! FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED Masks are required until Oregon's Statewide Indoor Mask mandate has been lifted. Proof of vaccination must include your full name & date of birth. Acceptable proof of “full vaccination” are below: ⁃ A CDC-issued vaccination card including the name of the person vaccinated, the type of […]

OSU Speaker Series: Intellectual Property Essentials for Startups Are you an entrepreneur with a business name or brand? How about a secret sauce or other trade secrets like price lists, customer lists, or suppliers? If so, it’s important for you to protect these assets proactively, rather than wish you had when they’re lost or stolen. […]

Learn how to become an inventor on a US patent and the implications that inventorship of a patent has on its ownership. Is your start up looking to apply for patents? Join us for a hybrid Lunch & Learn to discuss: Inventorship vs. Ownership Requirements for inventorship Who owns patent rights How to ensure ownership […]

When the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked the flame of racial consciousness, many of us became more aware of the contemporary manifestations of racism. While awareness is critical, knowing is only half the battle. Instead, we must fan the flames of awareness until they ignite into a world forever changed. In this […]

ADVOCACY The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) bridges industry and government to drive policies that ensure growth and success for our region's tech industry. As the voice of the Oregon & SW Washington tech industry, we work with federal, state and local officials to promote policies that cultivate a strong tech community, in addition to […]

We’ve launched into 2022, and with that we’re excited to announce PDXWIT’s January Happy Hour. We’re looking forward to partnering with Slalom to bring you a happy hour themed around Artificial Intelligence! Reky Martha will introduce us to Slalom and lightning speakers Bethany Mudd and Jennetta George will share their thoughts on a human-centered approach […]

Every industry has jargon and acronyms that can be confusing and overwhelming. The abbreviations and acronyms are so prolific in information security that a 2007 book by Alan Calder and Steve J. Watkins contained 104 pages of them. In the intervening 15 years, the number of acronyms has become downright dizzying.  Are you worried about […]

OSU Speaker Series: Startup Basics for New Entrepreneurs So you've decided to team up with one or more colleagues and launch into the exciting world of startup growth -- awesome! Excitement is step one, but where do you go from there? Now there are questions about company formation, founders’ shares, creating a business plan, building […]

Join Cambia Grove for the 2021 TRAILS Competition finale event. The Top 5 finalists will virtually pitch to a panel of judges. About this event Please join Cambia Grove and our grand prize partners, MultiCare Behavioral Health Network and Providence Digital Innovation Group on February 2nd, as the Top 5 finalists pitch their solutions to a panel of judges. […]

Legal and Business Considerations When Negotiating a Master Services Agreement All parties involved with a Master Services Agreement may benefit from a better understanding of the legal and business considerations involved with the negotiations of such an agreement. Join San Diego attorney April Wurster for an overview of a Master Services Agreement, where she will […]

4-part series to take you through the SBIR program. February 10 - Introduction to the NIH SBIR program Learn about the SBIR program background, eligibility requirements, advantages of SBIR, programmatic structure, deciding whether to apply, challenges for first time applicants, and funding trends. February 17 - How to Create a Competitive NIH SBIR Grant Application […]

Pitch Oregon will take place on February 11, 2022 when thirteen companies in four categories will compete for services, cash, and equitable investment opportunities. “New this year and to date, we have raised $350k which will be awarded through equitable investments in the Life Science, Clean Technology, and Software/Tech Enabled categories,” said Ben Nahir, TiE Oregon […]

Register today for FREE and learn what Columbia University, AARP, and the Merck Fund think about digital diagnostics.  February 17, 11am-2pm ET academic and industry leaders will reveal the latest in digital diagnostics.   There has never been a bigger need to have scalable digital diagnostics at various points of care.     During this event, attendees […]

4-part series to take you through the SBIR program. February 10 - Introduction to the NIH SBIR program Learn about the SBIR program background, eligibility requirements, advantages of SBIR, programmatic structure, deciding whether to apply, challenges for first time applicants, and funding trends. February 17 - How to Create a Competitive NIH SBIR Grant Application […]

An inquiry and panel discussion on equity and inclusion through the identity and experiences of folks in our Black community. Hosted by Cinder and moderated by Marcus Carter II, we will continue to examine what equity and inclusion means for different and intersecting identities in these panel discussions throughout 2022. Panelists to include: James R. Dixon (he/they), Producing […]

Please join the Small Business Development Center, Mount Hood Community College, and  the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)  for our 2022 Cyber Series on the 4th Tuesday of the month from February through September to learn the fundamentals of cybercrime and cybersecurity to better protect your business. Get those calendars out and browse the lineup […]

Women have always played an important role in the technology industry, unearthing new discoveries and developing unique approaches to solving the world’s challenges through innovation. However, there is still a long way to go before the playing field is truly level, and women are hired and promoted based on their skills and the exceptional contributions […]

Allison Tivnon is the author of Marketing at Low Tide: How to Recession-Proof Your Marketing Department and a Pursuit Strategist at Middle of Six, a marketing and communications consultancy. She has presented at numerous events, conferences, and in webinars for the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and the Association […]

4-part series to take you through the SBIR program. February 10 - Introduction to the NIH SBIR program Learn about the SBIR program background, eligibility requirements, advantages of SBIR, programmatic structure, deciding whether to apply, challenges for first time applicants, and funding trends. February 17 - How to Create a Competitive NIH SBIR Grant Application […]

Thursday, February 24, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm PST The Redd on Salmon St at 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214 Join us on February 24th, 2022, in Portland, Oregon, as we host the next edition of PitchBlack. With $50,000 in total prize money and some of the most creative ideas you’ll ever see, you can’t afford to […]

Get into the mindset of stakeholders and receive helpful insight for your research project. Sharief Taraman, M.D. is the Vice President of Medical at Cognoa, Inc., a startup utilizing artificial intelligence machine learning to diagnose and treat neurobehavioral disorders, specifically autism. Dr. Taraman is also the Assistant Division Chief of the CHOC Children’s Specialists Pediatric […]

As all entrepreneurs know, startups need cash, and it’s not always each to come by. Also known as America’s Seed Fund, The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide a combined total of over $4 billion in early stage, non-dilutive funding for America’s entrepreneurs each year! Additionally, these awards are […]

4-part series to take you through the SBIR program. February 10 - Introduction to the NIH SBIR program Learn about the SBIR program background, eligibility requirements, advantages of SBIR, programmatic structure, deciding whether to apply, challenges for first time applicants, and funding trends. February 17 - How to Create a Competitive NIH SBIR Grant Application […]

The successful recipients of the NIH SBIR grants will share their experiences to give you an insider's perspective. Come learn the tips and tricks to receiving SBIR grants and get your questions answered. Register here.

We are pleased to announce the finalists of the first ever West Side Pitch Competition which will take place on Thursday, March 10th. Foodi Menus  |  Khalsa Salsa  |  Logic Intelligence LLC  Prrl Labs  |  Radious  |  Sport Source   ABOUT WEST SIDE PITCH The Portland Metro’s Westside is brimming with doers and makers creating exceptional products and services to solve […]