Save the Date for the Next RESI Conference: September 17, 2014

If you reside in one of the many growing or established life science clusters around the U.S., you have probably encountered the growing plethora of incubators or accelerators that are emerging to support nascent and semi-virtual companies. Often, these incubators are funded by a combination of state grants, corporate partnerships, and revenue generated from renting space to emerging companies.

When giving a tour, incubators are quick to point out the pristine lab space and glass-walled conference rooms they provide to start-ups. However, they often have little knowledge about what it takes to fundraise in the life sciences: a tactical approach that requires expertise in branding, marketing, and cloud infrastructure...

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On the global life sciences conference circuit, events are usually divided into two categories: partnering and non-partnering conferences. Partnering conferences are different from the classic "fixed agenda plus networking reception" format in that they provide an online portal that allows attendees to identify one another in advance and schedule one-on-one meetings. 

When it comes to raising funds for your emerging life science company, partnering conferences constitute the industry standard, offering a distinct advantage to savvy fundraising executives. However, because the quality of these conferences varies, it is important to understand how to successfully navigate the system and effectively connect with the right people...