We tell stories all the time: to persuade someone to support our idea, to explain to an employee how they might improve, or to inspire a team that is facing challenges. It’s an essential skill. But what makes a compelling story? And how can you improve your ability to tell stories that persuade? Learn techniques […]

Beat the Pandemic II: May 29-31 Please join OHSU and the OHSU Invent-a-thon for the next Massachusetts Institute of Technology COVID-19 Challenge as we bring together the broader community to help tackle the COVID-19 crisis. Applications due Tuesday, May 26.    Join Now!   In this 48-hour virtual hackathon, participants will form teams to generate solutions […]

Following PSU guidance surrounding COVID-19, the 2020 PSU Cleantech Finals has been moved to an online virtual experience! About this Event The PSU Cleantech Challenge is an exciting competition for campus cleantech innovators and entrepreneurs. Seven student teams from Portland State University were selected to advance to the final round of the 2020 PSU Cleantech Challenge […]

Summer Business Coaching Series This summer, get your business on track with OEN x Pregame! We’ve partnered with Pregame to bring you the best of their business coaching for entrepreneurs – all virtual via Zoom. Join us!  Game Plan Bootcamp distills the best practices for creating your own success in business, based on Pregame Founder […]

Join Matt Holman, Camber Collective, and Gregg Shibata, Echo Health Ventures, as they discuss how recent trends and the current COVID-19 crisis inform where startups and other supportive companies can drive lasting transformation as we navigate an uncertain phase for health care in the U.S.

OEN & OTBC's Startup 411 This course is designed to help first-time entrepreneurs learn the first steps in launching a startup, and is offered quarterly. Both sessions next week are free, registration required: Part 1 – Tuesday, June 2, 12-1:30pm: Business Model, Strategy, and Funding. The first workshop will focus on concrete steps to take to start a […]

New to SBIR funding? As you launch your new business, understanding the overall structure of the SBIR program and different funding opportunities is key to a successful application. The “ten best tips” for a competitive proposal will be discussed.  Join us for a webinar with ScienceDocs as Dr. Pam Lucchesi shares her long-term experience as a […]

The misalignment of payment and incentives is a tremendous barrier to innovating in health care. In order to unpack the depths of this topic, Cambia Grove is honored to present a three-part series of conversations leading up to the fall 5 Points of Health Care Summit: Paying for Health. Join us for part two of […]

Would you like to actually be heard when you speak? Do you want to grasp differing viewpoints with ease? How about remaining completely comfortable even when taking a stand? It is undisputed that communication is the most important skill we have to succeed in relationship, in business and in life. Surprisingly, our training in this […]

OEN & OTBC's Startup 411 This course is designed to help first-time entrepreneurs learn the first steps in launching a startup, and is offered quarterly. Both sessions next week are free, registration required: Part 2 – Thursday, June 4, 12-1:30pm: Setting Up and Legally Protecting Your Company. How do you set up and legally protect a business?  This […]

You 2.x: Diversity, Readiness and Resilience by Design Are you ready for the boardroom? How are you developing your destiny? Do you know how to help your company or organization address diversity gaps? How are you creating your own state of resilience in this time of so many changing dynamics? Join Oregon Bio Women’s CONNECT […]

This convention will be in a digital format. The BIO International Convention attracts 17,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders who come together for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. We bring together a wide spectrum of life science and application areas including drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, biofuels, nanotechnology and cell […]

A virtual series Cooley Healthtech Talks is a forum for leading executives, investors, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in the healthtech industry.    Active seed and Series A investors and founders share tips and insider views on best practices for early stage fundraising in the current environment. The panel will address deal terms, their investment outlook and […]

The DoD has a wealth of opportunities to support your research and development, but it can be confusing to understand the differences between each type of funding. Learn about the pros and cons of different funding opportunities, the process for proposal submission, and what to expect if you are awarded. Startups and small businesses will […]

Join us for Virtual Happy Hour hosted by PIE on June 16th! Register here. It’s time to come together again… from the comfort of our homes. This month we are partnering with our friends at Portland Incubator Experiment, (PIE) to host a Happy Hour dedicated to Portland’s startup community. The spirit of the entrepreneurs in […]

Join us for the ultimate entrepreneurial experience and virtual pitch competition. Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe where up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and […]

The 2020 Oregon Science Startup Forum will be presented as a series of virtual panels the week of June 22. 12-1 PM Pacific Time each day June 22-26: What is it like to be a science entrepreneur: Monday, June 22 From an idea to a business: Tuesday, June 23 How do I form a company: […]

Abdelaziz Toumi, PhD; Senior Director, Head of Commercial Solutions Ibex™ Design & Develop Noel Smith, PhD; Head of Immunology, Applied Protein Services Advancing an innovative drug from late stage discovery into the clinic is the most-critical step in drug product development. While drug developers would like to gain as much information on the product as […]

As we see pipelines moving to progressively complex biologics—for example, antibody drug conjugates, bispecific antibodies, fusion proteins and other antibody derivatives—the question of a well designed drug product becomes even more pertinent. Within the drug product field, pre-filled syringes and other combination products have been receiving increasing attention as the container closure system of choice […]

By now, many individuals are familiar with working from home, and the workforce is preparing for continued remote work well beyond COVID-19. How vulnerable are companies and individuals to privacy or security breaches as employees continue to work from home? This session will provide guidance on identifying risks, approaching data security with proactive measures, and understanding […]

Join PDXWIT for its first ever noon programming event! Yoonjung Lee will discuss building technology that works for women by identifying and metricizing collaboration processes and building technology that helps people and businesses achieve collective outcomes easily. As Yoonjung said, “Now, more than ever, we need to be building technology that works for real people […]

OHSU INVENT Panel: Please join us for an engaging discussion with four outstanding panelists as they share tips and tricks from their 60+ years of combined experience successfully launching and commercializing healthcare technologies. Our panelists include three CEOs leading thriving Portland-based startups and a professional healthcare market strategy consultant. Come learn what strategies you can employ […]

Rebecca Michael, PhD; Senior Group Leader, Cell and Molecular Biology Group There is a high attrition rate during the development of biotherapeutics impacting the high cost of development. Early identification of the preferred expression host for manufacturing, along with lead candidate screening and material supply can help to reduce both attrition rates and cost. Due […]

Conference Series LLC Ltd is happy to welcome you to our “World Biotechnology 2020” that are to be held on July 15-16, 2020 as a webinar. This includes prompt keynote speakers and displays, Oral and Poster displays, and far a lot of. This additionally includes varied workshops guided by eminent delegates. The two-day meeting is […]

Millions of people have had their daily routines and work styles impacted. The new way of meeting is online, and honestly, it’s been quite chaotic. As leaders, we can help people through this chaos. The ability to capture and keep individual’s and groups’ attention virtually will ensure you gain more buy-in, generate better results, and […]

What do you want to achieve most in your business -- and where are you stuck? Join Pregame for a full fitness assessment of your business so you can spring clean your strategy and move forward faster. Plus, get a preview of our Summer Series with Oregon Entrepreneurs’ Network! You'll walk away with: Clarity on […]

Overview: 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 FDA affects the job of every person in a medical device or drug company. This course is designed to provide participants with insight into […]

Overview: 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. This course focuses on medical device companies and how to create, implement, and improve QS that match your company. Both FDA QS and ISO […]

Marketing can be extremely tricky even during the best of times, but during a crisis it calls for a more well-thought-out approach that will need to be closely monitored and constantly adjusted to respond to a changing landscape of events. The crisis surrounding COVID-19 has created tremendous upheaval in the world of marketing where budgets […]

PSBA Monthly Lunch & Learn series. About this Event In this session, Dr. Martinez will share some best practices related to being a good ally and confronting prejudice in workplace (and other) contexts. He will also devote quite a bit of time to addressing participants' questions about stereotypes, racism, sexism, language, and any other topics […]

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 to make them less difficult. The first method is compliance with the applicable rules. After that, preparation is the key. We will focus on these […]

Join us as PIE mentor Stephen Green talks with Ian Hathaway, coauthor of The Startup Community Way: Evolving an entrepreneurial ecosystem, the follow up to Startup Communities: Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem in your city by Brad Feld.  If you have questions about startup communities — or what Portland could be doing to become a better startup community — […]

Having swiftly adapted their day-to-day operations over the past few months in response to the COVID19 crisis, many business leaders are now looking beyond the “first wave” of crisis management to developing dynamic processes and creating stable growth environments in order to weather future disruptions. Join Technology Association of Oregon and Catalyte invite you to be a part of […]

Start-ups often look at a “Business Plan” as a necessary evil or a writing exercise.  Indeed, if you plan to approach a financial institution for a loan, apply for a small business or SBIR/STTR grant, pitch your idea to investors, or enlist the support of a partner, a business plan is required. However, I believe […]

Oregon Bio Invites You to be the Change System racial and ethnic disparities are not only a societal problem, but also a health problem. Inequities affect the patients and customers we serve. Do our bio-business priorities advance diversity in attracting and retaining talent, in populating clinical trials, in updating supply chain relationships and in delivery […]

We welcome our members to come together with innovative, collaborative discussions around various topics hosted monthly. This is a Cambia Grove Member-Only Event We all know creating something new is hard. A lot of attempts fail. But as innovators, we must remember to “fail forward”, learn from our mistakes and get back to our passion […]

The Office of Small Business Assistance has been helping businesses navigate government regulations since 2014. Trevor Leahy will be talking about some of the common challenges facing businesses both pre-COVID-19 and during phased reopening and recovery. He’ll share the resources provided by the Advocacy team and help answer questions about how businesses can make it […]

Registration Price Job Seekers & Students: FREE! TAO Member Tech Company: FREE! Non-Member Tech Start Up: $99 Non-Member Tech Company: $150 FOR HIRING TECH COMPANIES Like many teams around the world, we’ve shifted to full-time remote work for the first time. We realize this transition in changing how companies operate, and also the way they hire. We're excited to […]

PSBA Monthly Lunch & Learn series. About this Event Would you like to actually be heard when you speak? Do you want to grasp differing viewpoints with ease? How about remaining completely comfortable even when taking a stand? It is undisputed that communication is the most important skill we have to succeed in relationship, in […]

Make your social media work harder for you! This workshop offers an introduction to the Top 5 social media channels for small businesses, along with the Top 5 local business listings to generate free marketing exposure for your business. We’ll review simple tips and little-known tricks to optimize your social media for greatest marketing advantage. […]

Our first-ever online event on 6/18 was a huge success. Join us again for the ultimate entrepreneurial experience and virtual pitch competition. Hosted by Josh Barinstein and Nate Miller. Looking forward to seeing you all again! Register here! (You will receive the YouTube stream URL once you have registered for the event.) Founders Live is […]

Come learn about the Nikon BioImaging Lab that supports the biotech industry by providing imaging assay services via simple contracts for startups and large companies alike. These contracts provide access to cutting-edge imaging technology, skilled experts, and a wide array of image-based assays and applications. The Nikon BioImaging Lab is a state-of-the-art, contract imaging facility […]

Overview: Data Presentation Design is a half-day seminar and workshop that will improve your ability to create powerful data-focused presentations. Effective data presentations have tremendous power to influence the opinions and decisions of your audience. Whether you are creating presentations for internal team meetings or for large professional or public audiences, this course will teach […]

Join PDXWIT with virtual host, Umpqua Bank and speaker Rajkumari Neogy as we explore the Biology of Belonging! We all have the need to belong. But what is belonging, really, and is it possible for different people to experience different levels of belonging? Can belonging be situationally based? And what are the simple ways to […]

Overview: Data integrity and good documentation practices (GDP) are essential in providing evidence of a safe and effective product. Learn what the key elements of good documentation practices and data integrity are, how to apply them, and how to proactively ensure your system is compliant. By the end of the course, participants will be able […]

Building upon the idea that a business is better positioned for long-term success with the right partners on board, this panel brings together three professionals—an accountant, an attorney and a business banker. They’ll discuss their roles and collaboration as external experts helping business clients achieve their goals. In an open dialog, the three panelists will […]

VIRTUAL CYBERSECURITY MEETUP As we have pivoted to all-online events at TAO, we are excited to open up the regional Eugene ISSA monthly chapter meetings to interested folks everywhere.      TOPIC OVERVIEW The Gentle Art of Password Management Stealing, or otherwise defeating, password controls is one of the easiest ways to break into an information […]

This summer, get your business on track with OEN x Pregame! We’ve partnered with Pregame to bring you the best of their business coaching for entrepreneurs – all virtual via Zoom. Join us!  Game Plan Bootcamp distills the best practices for creating your own success in business, based on Pregame Founder Ciara Pressler’s book Game Plan: […]

Badass womxn who have turned their science into successful business ventures and the funding resources that have supported them and others. About this Event Badass Womxn Entrepreneurs Coming at You Once Again! VIRTUAL COVID can't hold us down! Unfortunately our April in-person event was postponed, but that just means we'll be virtual. Women in Science […]

Prior to World War II, systems — even complex systems — expected the human to fit or adapt to the machine or system. As systems became more complex, this approach started to fail, causing loss and injuries due to "Human Error." This led to the start of Human-Centered Systems Engineering and Design, by designing machines […]

ABOUT - TiE Women is dedicated to Embrace, Engage and Empower women entrepreneurs across the globe. TiE Oregon is hosting its first TiE Women Pitch Competition on September 2nd. 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 […]

1 hour event kicking off the Palliative Care TRAILS Competition and releasing the applications for entering. Description: Join us virtually for the 2020 TRAILS competition launch! Innovators will hear from a panel of palliative care experts across the 5 Points of Health Care™. This discussion will center a patient perspective throughout and will prepare competition applicants for this […]

Oregon’s Poet Laureate, Anis Mojgani, kicks off Fuel 2020 with a performance bringing the hopeful side of the climate crisis to the forefront of the conversation. Afterward Michael O’Bryan will lead four storytellers as they tell a short story of what an equitable, sustainable future looks like from their perspective. We’ll hear from an entrepreneur, […]

This roundtable discussion will explore the need to transform the financial models that fuel the development of climate solutions. The panelists will share their perspectives on how to expand diversity and inclusion among cleantech entrepreneurs and investors, and how to address the critical shortage of capital for seed-stage cleantech startups. They will also explore new […]

You recycle and compost, and ride your bike instead of driving. But what else can you do to slow the climate crisis? Hosted by our partner, WhereByUs, this panel will focus on what you can do as a consumer and individual to help slow the climate crisis. Speakers to be announced.

Be the first to hear from the ten 2020 CleanTech Accelerator cohort companies as they present their technologies! Technologies include modular insect farms that transform agricultural waste into food and fertilizer while reducing water usage, a greywater system that employs plants to recycle water, software that helps employees track their environmental impact, shipping-container-sized textile waste […]

In this session we will discuss the merits and pitfalls of leaning in on either storytelling tactics or business led content when you're pitching to investors. Does pulling on emotions outweigh the content included in your deck? Does great content overrule a bad presentation? This debate style panel will cover the pros and cons of […]

Connect with 10 early stage cleantech / impact investors from across the country in this efficient 1 hour networking session.  The event will begin with a “reverse pitch” in which investors will each have 2 minutes to introduce their firms, investment parameters, and approaches.  The rest of the time will be dedicated to small group […]

Oregon Bio’s 2020 Biotech Summit: The Value and Voice of Innovation  Our 2020 annual biotech summit is an opportunity for industry leaders and policymakers from Oregon and Southwest Washington to engage in conversations around innovation, gene therapy, patient access and the economic and workforce drivers unique to our region.   This year’s digital format will include […]

This webinar will help you understand the different forms of trade payment methods available and how to mitigate risk as an importer and exporter.  You’ll also learn an option to protect your profit margin if selling in a foreign currency.  We will end with discussing sources for trade credit insurance and will be provided some […]

The panel will be moderated by Leon Wolf, VertueLab SBIR/STTR Assistance Manager, and include panelists from our sponsor, the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL) as well as successful entrepreneurs from cleantech startups. We will be discussing SBIR basics, NETL’s key programs and activities and tips and tricks from the entrepreneurs.

Hosted by the Croatan Institute's Clean Portfolio Project, this session will explore total portfolio approaches to fossil-free investing in integrated climate solutions. In this event, learn how philanthropic investors working in various asset classes, such as fixed income, private debt, venture capital, real assets, and public equities, are making investments in climate solutions in clean […]

OregonAF is a premier PNW food + beverage investment event hosted by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) Are you OregonAF? With a Taster’s Ticket to the Oregon Angel Food Grand Finale on September 18th, 2020, you can be. This year’s finale will be hosted live online and you can watch for free, but to sample the products from the OregonAF […]

Check out the latest and greatest cleantech companies from across North America in this 5x5 company showcase session. Companies will be given five minutes to present to the audience on their company and technology, followed by five minutes of questions from the audience.

We must recognize and envision a radically different future for an equitable recovery after the coronavirus pandemic recedes. Without big changes, the system will just rebuild itself along the well-worn paths of our unjust and unsustainable history. A radically different future is going to require radically different systems. During this session, individuals working in three […]

The Oregon Technology Awards celebrates excellence and achievement in the region's technology industry and honors outstanding individuals with prestigious Lifetime Achievement, Sam Blackman, and Tech Champion awards and ten companies are recognized for their accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to the industry and community.   OREGON TECHNOLOGY AWARDS TO BE HOSTED VIRTUALLY Due to the potential for a resurgence of COVID […]

What is the OregonSaves program? Is it the right fit for your organization and what do you need to do? Oregon Bio has partnered with RetirementDNA to provide you with insightful information about the state mandated OregonSaves program and Washington’s state mandated Retirement Marketplace program. With mandatory participation requirements it is important to know what […]

Field effect transistor (FET) based biosensors, or bioFETs, are increasingly common in such applications as biological research, point-of-care diagnostics, environmental applications and even food safety. As with other semiconductor-based biosensors, bioFETs are relatively low cost yet are highly effective in terms of offering both rapid response and accurate detection. This webinar offers both tips and […]

Hosted by our partner, Women in Cleantech & Sustainability - Fuel attendees will get access to this event for FREE, but seats are limited, so act fast! Open to everyone!

Our online event on 8/05 was a huge success. Join us again on Thursday, 9/24 for the ultimate entrepreneurial experience and virtual pitch competition. Hosted by Nate Miller and Josh Barinstein. Looking forward to seeing you all again! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-virtual-experience-tickets-118793256829 (You will receive the YouTube stream URL once you have registered for the event.) Founders Live […]

Marc Fine, presenting on Hacking Sales and Marketing for Engineers for the Slack Medical Devices Group (originally the LinkedIn Medical Devices Group led by Joe Hage).  Register here

Finance Community This community works to provide education and guidance to the finance professionals of today's technology companies through the following: Educational programs Collaborative events Building professional networks Identifying trends and areas of need where TAO can provide support to our member companies Raising Capital in a Crisis Entrepreneurs often encounter a myriad of obstacles […]

Join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 PM for Functional Workshop Tuesday where Founder and CEO of Women Conquer Business, Jen McFarland, MPA will lead a discussion around marketing Come prepared with a case or a challenge you are dealing with regarding Marketing i.e. content creation, SEO, etc. As a group, Jen will moderate a discussion […]