Y Combinator graduates will share their accelerator experiences and challenges. "To be, or not to be" a startup accelerator alumni. This is a question that often co-founders end up discussing during the early days of the startup journey. The recent graduates of Y Combinator and MedTech Innovator will share their accelerator experiences and give you […]

TAO Board of Director members Charmaine Guillory and Mike White invite friends and colleagues who identify as part of the Black & Latinx Oregon Tech community to join them for an afternoon of listening and support. While we are centering Black and Latinx voices, all who identify as a person of color are welcome to […]

We want to build a positive self identity free from the systems of oppression and often the resources we are given were built on those same systems. Join Robin Brown as they share their journey to radical self love outside of white supremacy. Register here.

Please join us online for an all virtual PIE Demo Day, all from the comfort of your Web browser. You do *not* need to be an accredited investor to attend. And you don't need to be in Portland, Oregon. Everyone is welcome. It's a community event and all aspects of the virtual demo day are […]

4-part series designed to take you through the fundamentals of creating a startup. In today’s business climate, investors are focused on funding startups that will be able to gain traction quickly and provide a solid ROI. What are the key elements investors are looking for now and how can you implement them in your business? Join […]

WHAT IS IMPACT? Technology Association of Oregon's 2021 IMPACT series consists of conversations and online content supporting our efforts to engage with the community on the themes of Economic Competitiveness, Talent + Culture, and Digital Transformation + Innovation. On Wednesday, June 30th, join us for three interactive sessions focused on Talent + Culture featuring thought leaders from around Oregon and […]

Do you have an idea for a startup, but don't know where to start? The Startup 411 workshop is loaded with practical steps to take as you launch your startup. It's full of excellent, practical entrepreneurial lessons learned ranging from how to validate your business model to selecting the right funding strategy for your startup's […]

PRIDE COMMUNITY TAO's Pride Community provides professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across Oregon's technology & tech adjacent sector. Celebrate PRIDE We are SO excited to be hosting our community's premiere event of 2021 during Pride Month! Join TAO, our LGBTQIA+ community, community allies, and our fabulous sponsors at Extensis on Wednesday, June 30th at 4 pm for an […]

Training Dates: July 8, 9, 22 and 23;  8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: This 16-hour course provides an introduction to analyzing common business and industrial data. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Analyze data using the most appropriate statistical methods and interpret the results. Use statistical graphics to display […]

Now more than ever, startup enterprises tend to operate on an international scale. Given the importance of intellectual property (IP) for a startup company’s funding rounds, an international view of IP protection is a necessity. In this presentation, Jeff Morton will cover: key patent and trademark markets to be aware of; important differences in patentable […]

Participants will learn from experts & entrepreneurs & gain experience working on real projects that have potential to become investment-ready ventures. Whether you have an idea, a prototype, an existing healthcare startup, or if you have clinical or academic expertise & want to bring your healthcare ideas to market, this series is for you. You […]

Training Dates: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on July 15-16, 29-30; August 19-20; Sept. 2-3, 16-17, 30; Oct. 1, 14-15, 28-29; Nov. 4-5 and 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Nov 18. Participants in this 16-day duration course will learn the theory and application of tools and methods for successful completion of improvement projects in […]

CAREER MAPPING When speaking with recruiters and talent professionals across the tech sector about the challenges they experience you will often hear about engagement and retention. While career mapping is not going to solve all of your problems in these areas it can create clearer advancement paths which can help grow in-house talent. In this […]

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 […]

Jim Schutz and Rusty Close from Troutman Pepper will discuss the purpose of Nondisclosure and Confidentiality Agreements. They’ll discuss when they’re necessary, key provisions, what’s worth negotiating, and what to do if the other side isn’t willing to sign. Register here.

WHEN WE THINK ABOUT GOING BACK TO NORMAL WHAT WAS THE STATUS QUO? About this event So many folx are itching to “get back to normal” after over a year of physical distancing and safety precautions brought on by the pandemic. But whose “normal” are we all talking about going back to? What white heteronormative […]

Overview Safety is a very important consideration while designing and developing next generation Medical Devices as these devices are becoming more complex. Ensuring safe use of medical devices and Digital Health solutions for patients and care givers is an important challenge to overcome for designers and manufacturers to avoid any adverse situations and there are […]

Going Global: Key Strategic and Legal Considerations you MUST know for Clinical Study Conduct outside the US. Join our panel of U.S. and international regulatory and clinical trial experts who will cover: Current Climate - Is OUS still your first, best, fastest option to market?Devices/IVDs v. Pharma The Case for Outsourcing EU Legal Representation - […]

So you've decided to team up with one or more colleagues and launch into the exciting world of startup growth -- awesome! But wait - why is this thing called a capitalization table suddenly the object of attention? Why are appropriate ownership percentages important? And as you grow and look for investors, what can you […]

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates are August 3, 4, 10 and 11, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 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 team simulation. This […]

How do you talk to your kids about racism? Should you? When do you start? Join our conversation with Jelani Memory to discuss this issue. About this event How do you talk to your kids about racism? Should you? What age do you start? The world changed with the murder of George Floyd and believe […]

NSF looking for ideas that 'change the world' Need seed capital and access to a network of science innovators and advice? The National Science Foundation is powering America’s Seed Fund to invests up to $2 million in seeding fund and takes zero equity. The fund, executed through a congressional mandate via the SBIR/STTR programs, provides […]

Learn how to create a long term commercialization plan that includes non-dilutive federal government funding. Is your life science startup looking for non-dilutive funding? Join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn to discuss: Federal government contracting opportunities available How to find government contracting opportunities What to look out for Key risks and rewards Event […]

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 Marcus Carter II, Director of Social Equity at Cinder, & Zapproved in a discussion that will interrogate antiracism in the workplace. From the speaker: "What we designate as 'racial progress' is not a solution to that problem. It is a regeneration of the problem in a particularly perverse form." - Derrick Bell How do […]

As more employees return to the office, executive assistant, office and facility manager staff have a bigger role to play in ensuring workplaces are COVID-safe -  directing physical distancing protocols, promoting good hygiene, keeping records of employee health, taking action if employees become unwell, and practicing communication that is intentional and proactive. The responsibilities will […]

Training Dates: August 26, 27, September 9, 10, 23 and 24; 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error.  Design of Experiments (DOE): Introduction provides a structured method for determining the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process. With this information, you can […]

A hybrid event with live stream and exclusive in-person networking Join us for Pitch. Launch. Grow. Virtual Demo Day. Finalists present live on August 26, 2021, where a winner from each of the three tracks (technology, life science, specialty diagnostics) will be announced. Network, engage, and watch the Virtual Demo Day at the limited-attendance outdoor […]

Information Session by Zoom, at noon on Friday, August 27 Are you just starting or in the early stages of your business & need help with organizational strategy, incorporation, market research, accounting set-up, financial forecasting & ROI, branding, staffing, supply chain, etc., to name just a few typical areas of business development need?  If so, […]

Oregon Pediatric Innovation Event Powered by the West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) Join us on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 starting at 4:00pm PST for the Oregon Pediatric Innovation Event Powered by CTIP. This virtual event will bring together pediatric medical device innovators,public and private life science organizations, research institutions, scientists, […]

ABOUT - TiE Women is dedicated to Embrace, Engage and Empower women entrepreneurs across the globe. TiE Oregon is hosting its second TiE Women Pitch Competition on September 1st. This will be a virtual event and the same as our regular Pitch Competitions, with one twist: all the participating companies must have a woman in their Founding team. The winner […]

The Virtual Meeting of the MedInvest General Life Science Conference will be held from Wednesday, September 8 through Friday, September 10, 2021. The event will feature informative panels, keynote talks, and corporate presentations from companies across the spectrum of all indications in biotech, medtech, and digital health including oncology, neurology, medical devices, pulmonary, cardiovascular, neurovascular, […]

Join Zapproved and artist and educator, Anastacia-Renee, to reflect on how our past and present connect to influence the choices we make today. From the Speaker: Bring your child within and your internal wise counsel to focus on co-creating sustainable universal practices that demolish systems of economic, emotional, racial and patriarchal oppression. What does it […]

WHAT TO EXPECT The 2021 Power Pairing series features quarterly "fireside chat-style" interviews with women leaders from the Oregon and SW Washington tech community. Featured guests share their life stories and career journeys, including strategies that have helped them thrive and lessons they've learned along the way.  While we originally planned for an in-person event, […]

Learn about how to secure your business and your legacy through estate planning. Topics covered will include estate planning, business succession planning, and pre-liquidity planning for optimal tax, business, and family planning efficiencies. Special attention will be given to the needs of startup and tech businesses, including through discussions of QSBS stacking and packing, GRATs, […]

Communicating our scientific innovations requires an equally innovative approach on the presentation side. In this Mini Bio Pro lunch and learn webinar, learn more about creating impressive graphic designs for academic journals, presentations, and websites. Learn more about Oregon Bio's Events & Workforce Training - visit https://www.oregonbio.org/ Register here.

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 […]