In partnership with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington, DC, will host experts from Cooley LLP, to discuss strategic and tactical considerations related to equity financing efforts of emerging growth companies, including a primer on potential sources of equity capital, investor outreach, pitch materials and common …
NCI Technology Opportunities Webinar: Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell (BMSC)-Derived Exosomes for the Treatment of Glaucoma Wednesday, March 22, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Host Joseph Conrad Agenda Register to attend a free NIH webinar. Attendees will learn about a new method for treating glaucoma using exosomes derived …
DOD SBIR: Proposal Preparation Workshop April 20, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST Targeting Department of Defense SBIR 23.2 or STTR 23.B solicitations? Or just want to learn more about the DOD SBIR/STTR processes? This Department of Defense-focused workshop provides detailed instruction on preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DOD, including both …
National Institutes of Health SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop June 1, 2023 Small Business Development Center offices 300 Preston Ave., Charlottesville, VA 2nd Floor Training Room 8AM-4PM For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm into product development, the NIH provides non-dilutive federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer …
National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop April 26, 2023 8AM-4PM Richmond, VA The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $230 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 …
VT BEAM making waves in Biomedical and Engineering Mechanics Join us in welcoming Dr. Jennifer S. Wayne from the Virginia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics. VT BEAM focuses on improving the human condition and the communities we serve through our unique intersection of biomedical engineering, mechanics, and science. Our expertise in biomechanics, injury …
Access to capital should be the floor, not the ceiling, for entrepreneurs getting VC funding. But what constitutes a good founder/VC fit? This month’s panel discussion will be a deep dive on the founder/funder relationship, including – What non-financial attributes should founders seek from funders? Where do approachability and coach-ability rank when VCs assess founders? …
The GSS Everything Scientific EXPO 2023 is the premier conference and exposition on laboratory science, drawing together those who are at the cutting-edge of life science research within the federal government and beyond with the suppliers who support them in providing the latest and greatest in laboratory equipment and consumables. At the EXPO, you’ll have …
A Holistic Approach to Caring for our Community An examination of the interdependencies and efficiencies on the rise in the Richmond life sciences, healthcare, and higher education ecosystems. Join us to hear from leaders from leaders in Healthcare, Higher Education and the Life science community to learn more about the nterdisciplinary approach being adopted by …
Partnering With Industry To Develop Point Of Care Diagnostic Tests For Detecting Brain Injury Join us in welcoming Dr. Damon Kuehl from Carilion Clinic’s Department of Emergency Medicine and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. His focus in research and clinical innovation includes broad interests in practice variation and how physicians make decisions, health care …
Join us for Biotech & Beer on Thursday, February 23rd from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., where we will bring together our Northern Virginia life science community from academia, industry, and healthcare. Guest speakers Ross Youngs, Founder/CEO of Biosortia Microbiomics, and Sotti Koev, Co-Founder of the Koev Brothers private investor group, will be discussing current market trends and …
Webinar Overview The inventors will discuss the new LB formulation that allows for self-administration, eliminating the physician-administered injection requirement. Contrary to currently available injectable contraceptives, this new estrogen-free LB formulation also has minimal adverse side effects. It’s more stable, has a longer lasting concentrated dose and is reversible. Drs. Lee and Blithe will also discuss …
2023 Virginia General Assembly Update It’s General Assembly Session time! Virginia Bio is the voice for the life science industry for state and federal legislation. We work year-round to maintain relationships, monitor new developments, and formulate new policy innovations to spark industry success. Join us as experts discuss issues being debated in the General Assembly …
ICAP and Virginia Bio are excited to announce our next presentation – Understanding Intellectual Property: A Deep Dive into Pathways for Your IP. During this session, the USPTO will cover everything a startup should know in order to protect their intellectual property. This will include several examples from the life sciences and healthcare, but the information …
SAVE THE DATE! MDMA 2023 FDA Forum March 15-16, 2023 Palo Alto, CA Registration is Open & Agenda Available! MDMA Members $695 – NonMember $895
Companies performing qualified R&D activities can be rewarded by lucrative federal and state tax incentives in the form of R&D tax credits, even if their efforts were not successful. This is particularly true for small-to-midsized BIO and state life science association members. BIO recently partnered with ADP to provide discounted R&D tax credit services to …
Managing laboratory experiments seamlessly and efficiently isn’t always easy. There are increased demands for more testing, higher standards for quality & data compliance, the need to minimize overhead, and the emphasis on proper tracking and data management. Together these dynamics present an opportunity to develop a platform that can manage pre-clinical research effectively. The need …
Join the The Northern Virginia BioHub for a Biotech & Beer on Wednesday, January 25th from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., where we will bring together our Northern Virginia life science community from academia, industry, and healthcare. Guest speaker Justin Yang, Head of Corporate Development and Government Affairs at Lyndra Therapeutics, Former Director of Catalyst …
Join us for the 4th and final in our IP Webinar Series. During this webinar, Jon will discuss opportunities for monetizing your patent portfolio. He will include real-life examples of portfolio monetization at different stages in the company’s life cycle, and provide helpful practice tips on what to expect and how to prepare for …
Join us to learn how to take a technology from bench to a business in partnership with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation. You will get an overview of the Federal funding landscape and trends for life science, medical and biotechnology R&D. Topics covered will include: – Intro & Tips to applying to NIH SBIR/STTR grants …
G2G Provides Expert Office Hours on Navigating Government and Accessing Government Funding Join Liz Powell, Founder and President of G2G Consulting, as she shares key government funding opportunities for biosciences and explains how to work with the government to maximize effectiveness in navigating the system. Since 2007, G2G has secured $513 million in non-dilutive government …
We’re a proud sponsor of this incredible event that will highlight the DC region’s amazing innovation, startup, and investor ecosystems and will be hosted at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus on November 2-3 from 8am-6pm each day. There will be keynotes from Seth Goldman of Eat the Change and Teresa Carlson of Microsoft. There is an Emerging Manager Panel that includes Melissa Bradley of 1863 and …