Join us for an in-person evening designed for founders, clinicians, investors, and innovators working at the forefront of digital health and MedTech. This event brings together key players across the ecosystem for meaningful conversations, new connections, and actionable insights. Hosted in collaboration with HCEDA, Techstars AI Health Baltimore, and the Ficshell Institute for Biomedical Devices, …
Join Virginia Bio CEO John Newby for an engaging conversation with Urvashi Bhatnagar, General Partner at The Good Science Fund. Together, they’ll explore the evolving life sciences investment landscape, what investors look for in emerging companies, and how groundbreaking science is being translated into real-world impact.
This half-day conference intentionally occurs the day before the Second Annual Women’s Health Capitol Hill Day when national leaders are in Washington, D.C. to meet with Members of Congress to advocate for funding and policy change. We will bring together experts on the key steps women’s health innovators must take to bring innovations to women: …
Join us for the tenth year of the VA Drug Discovery Consortium to discover more about emerging trends in drug discovery and development. This in-person event will be held at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, providing a great setting for networking and learning. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect …
Join Cville Biohub as their panel of founders and ecosystem leaders explores the challenges of growth in life sciences entrepreneurship, including: Founder Perspectives: When Scaling Becomes Real Building the Right Team at the Right Time Infrastructure: Space, Systems, and Capital Alignment Scaling Without Breaking: Culture, Speed, and Discipline
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 to secure the national defense. NSF-funded research has led to breakthroughs and new discoveries that help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives, and …
Register to attend a free NIH webinar. Attendees will learn about a new non-opioid small molecule for treating Opioid Use and Substance Use Disorders by selectively targeting the Dopamine D3 receptor. Dr. Amy Newman and her team at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), along with researchers from the National …
Heading to BIO International this year, we would love to see you at the Virginia Networking Breakfast. Join Virginia Bio, VEDP, VIPC, and partners for a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, innovators, and leaders from across Virginia’s life sciences community before the day’s events begin.
Beer & Biotech is an RBTC signature series which pairs in-depth, technical conversation with delicious, locally-brewed beverages. Join us at Big Lick Brewing Company in downtown Roanoke for our next Beer & Biotech as we welcome Shannon Allen Whiles, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Lytic Biotechnologies. Dr. Allen is leading groundbreaking work to transform how biologic medicines …
The Georgetown University Research & Innovation Showcase returns in 2026 with the theme Partnerships Power Possibilities. Featuring a curated pipeline of research and new ventures, the event also offers an industry and investor reverse pitch, an opening panel, and our annual innovation and entrepreneurship awards. Hosted by OTC in partnership with the Office of Advancement …
TechNite, powered by Woods Rogers, is the annual celebration of the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s technology community. The evening brings together 500+ attendees to celebrate leaders, innovators, and companies driving the region’s tech-based economy forward. This year we celebrate 26 years of this incredible event. Attendees can expect an evening like never before, with a special program …
As technology companies push the boundaries of innovation, their risk exposure grows just as quickly. In this Lunch & Learn session, Jacob Powers of Clarke & Sampson, Inc. will walk founders and leadership teams through the insurance strategies that help protect companies as they grow. From early research and development and seed funding to clinical …
Join VIPC for an upcoming Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners featuring David Hall, Managing Partner at Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, for a timely conversation on how venture capital can strengthen local economies, expand access to opportunity, and fuel more inclusive growth. Together, we’ll explore the current state of intrastate venture investing, why …
Bolstering the Workforce Pipeline: Early Career Awareness in the Life Sciences “If you don’t have the workforce for biotech, you don’t have the building blocks to succeed. — NSCEB Commissioner during the Georgia Roadshow. As the U.S. life sciences industry accelerates its growth, the strength of its future workforce is increasingly uncertain. While some global …
A curated MedTech showcase featuring 10 startups, rapid-fire pitches, and powerful networking across the innovation ecosystem. Join us for an evening dedicated to emerging MedTech innovation. The Amplify MedTech Innovation Spotlight will feature 10 selected startups invited to showcase their technologies and deliver a focused 2-minute pitch to a curated audience of investors, clinicians, strategics, …
Join George Mason’s Department of Bioengineering’s faculty, students, and alumni, for an evening of bioengineering-focused discussions to share what career pathways and opportunities exist for bioengineering students. You can engage by: Reserving a table for free to increase your company’s visibility to students Participating in a career panel discussion (spaces limited) Connecting with students and faculty …
The Richmond-Petersburg region is home to an amazing network of biotech, pharma, medical device, healthcare and life science professionals. We also live in one of the best areas in the country for craft beers. Join us for Biotech and Beer where we will bring together our Richmond-Petersburg life science innovators from start-ups, academia and industry …
The Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management is pleased to host the Third Annual University of Virginia Venture Capital Conference (UVAVCC) on 24 April 2026 at Darden Sands Family Grounds (Rosslyn, Virginia). Designed for VCs, LPs, entrepreneurs, and others interested in early stage investing, this year’s conference will host a keynote VC market and policy …
Join CvilleBioHub for this speaker series and learn: How engineered tissues, gene-edited cells, and immune-modulating signals work together to drive functional regeneration The scientific, manufacturing, and regulatory challenges of translating complex, biology-driven therapies into clinical practice What founders, clinicians, and investors need to understand about building scalable, durable regenerative healthcare solutions
Beer & Biotech is an RBTC signature series which pairs in-depth, technical conversation with delicious, locally-brewed beverages. Join us at Big Lick Brewing Company in downtown Roanoke. Beer & Biotech takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beer and biotech conversation. Free parking is available on-site. Enjoy networking from 4:30 to …
Join VIPC on March 6th at 9am for a VVP Coffee featuring Paladin Capital Group, a leading global investor at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI. We’ll hear from Mourad Yesayan, Managing Director at Paladin, on: ▪ How AI is reshaping the cybersecurity stack ▪ What Paladin is actively investing in at the Seed and …
Join us March 17–19 for a three-day virtual series designed to help life science companies better understand the lab and business resources available to them. Each day features concise, focused sessions highlighting tools and programs that support life science companies at the earliest of stages and beyond. Here’s what to expect: Tuesday, March 17: Foundational …
Join Us for an Unforgettable Night Celebrating Women in Life Sciences! On Thursday, April 16, 2026, we invite you to join us at the 8th Annual HERstory Gala, hosted by Women In Bio – Capital Region at Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. This premier event honors the accomplishments of women leaders in …