MassBio Pitch Contest
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: MassBio, 300 Technology Square, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139
This event is designed to help entrepreneurs formulate and deliver a concise presentation of their idea, business model, and financial plan to investors.The event will begin at 1:00 pm with two successful and experienced entrepreneurs providing insight on Structuring a Great Pitch: Johannes Fruehauf, Founder, President and Executive Director, LabCentral and Doug Fambrough, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dicerna Pharmaceuticals.
Entrepreneurs will then be given the opportunity to provide a 30-second pitch to a distinguished panel of judges, who will offer their analysis of the pitch and select the top three pitches, who will move to the finals and give a five-slide presentation.
Please join MassBio to improve your pitch and have some fun in the process!
For more information and to register please visit the Event website
The New England SBIR/STTR Workshop for Small Businesses in Reproductive Health and Women's Health
When: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Where: The Boston University Metcalf Trustee Center, 1 Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215
Discuss opportunities to pursue research funded through the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) mechanisms. The workshop focus is on developing products and services to improve reproductive health and the health of women. Don't miss this opportunity to meet one-on-one with (NICHD) Program Officers!
View the workshop agenda here. Click here to register!
If you have questions, please contact Mary Dawson at 617-638-1998 or [email protected]
NBEC: Trends in the Israeli Life Sciences Arena
When: Friday, April 24th, 2015 8:00-9:45AM
Where: Greenberg Traurig LLP, 1 International Place, Boston
Join NBEC for a special breakfast featuring guest speaker Elka Nir and a case study of Israeli company Laryngoport Ltd. Elka Nir has more than 25 years of extensive experience in senior executive positions in the area of medical devices. Elka is an active chairperson and board member of public and private Life Sciences companies, in Israel and globally, one of which is Laryngoport Ltd.
For more information and to register for this FREE please visit the Event website
World Medical Innovation Forum Neurosciences
When: April 27-29, 2015
Where: Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116
The World Medical Innovation Forum features CEOs of industry-leading multinational medical companies, Partners HealthCare top clinicians and scientists-all Harvard Medical School faculty members-and global technology leaders. Join 1,000 international innovation decision-makers and be briefed on the state of the art in neuroscience technology, care and research directly from the CEOs bringing game-changing products to market, world-class clinicians delivering the highest-quality care and the scientists rapidly propelling this crucial field forward through their CNS insights and discoveries. Additionally, the industry-wide issues driving investment, application and reimbursement of innovation during this period of profound transformation in healthcare will be debated.
For more information and to register please visit the Event website
MassTLC Robotics Summit
When:April 29, 2015 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: State Street Global Exchange Building, 1 Iron Road, Boston, Massachusetts
Join MassTLC to learn how companies in different industries are benefitting from using robotics technology and what they see on the horizon for future implementation opportunities. Case studies will be used to illustrate how research is bridging the technology gap and is being commercialized to meet market needs. We'll also hear from a panel of investors about investment criteria in the robotics market.
For more information and to register please visit the Event website
BIOMEDevice 2015
When: May 6, 2015 - May 7, 2015, 12:00 am
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibit Center, Boston, MA
BIOMEDevice Boston delivers key decision makers in research and development, general and corporate management, and design engineering whose primary interests include contract research and development, design, engineering and manufacturing, medical grade materials, and manufacturing and production machinery.
For more information and to register please visit the Event website
MassMEDIC's Annual Conference at BIOMEDevice
When: May 6, 2015, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 160, 415 Summer St, Boston, MA
MassMEDIC is teaming up with UBM Canon and holding its 19th Annual Conference in conjunction with the Boston BIOMEDevice Show, May 6-7 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. In addition to a great line-up of speakers and unparalleled networking opportunities, your conference registration fee provides access to the BIOMEDevice Exhibit Hall, with product demonstrations, specialized tours and over 200 exhibitors.
For more information and to register please visit the Event website
Science First: The Future of Neuroscience R&D
When: May 14, 2015 2:00pm
Where: LabCentral, 700 Main St , Cambridge, MA
The challenges of neuroscience R&D have been plaguing pharmas and investors for years, with little to show for it. Is now the time to walk away from neuroscience research and wait on the sidelines for advancements to come? Or should investors and companies capitalize now, while the science is rapidly advancing, with fewer players and more potential for opportunity? Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS (JLABS) is bringing in the experts from all areas of neuroscience to discuss the challenges, opportunities, arrivals and departures in our field. Hear from folks who are heavily invested in neuroscience, as well as folks who have decided to back away.
For more information and to register please visit the Event website
Redefining Early Stage Investments III (RESI)
When: June 8, 2015
Where: Texas Medical Center Accelerator, TX
RESI is one of the most compelling events for active early life science investors in the industry today. The conference will be held at the Texas Medical Center's TMCx Accelerator, a 100,000+-square-foot, state-of-the-art accelerator space. RESI @ TMCx is bringing together a host of global and regional partners that will showcase why Houston is evolving into a hub of life sciences. RESI is focused on connecting early stage life science companies with top-tier investors from the new and emerging investors in the space, including Family Offices, Venture Philanthropy, Mid-Level Private Equity, Virtual Pharmaceutical Companies, Angel Groups, and Corporate Venture.
For more information and to register please visit the Event website
If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
2015 Deshpande Symposium on Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
When: June 9-11, 2015
Where: UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The symposium will attract over 300 participants from across North America to Lowell to examine best practices and models for entrepreneurial courses, programs and universities.
The Symposium has expanded its nationally recognized awards program for innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education. . Last year's winners included Arizona State University, Babson College and Carnegie Mellon University, so please consider submitting a brief application for the April 15th deadline.
This year's conference includes 30 panel presentations from colleagues of all disciplines addressing a range of topics, including:
- Funding streams for entrepreneurial efforts
- Entrepreneurship and international programs
- Entrepreneurship and artistic identity
- Industry collaborations
- Technology commercialization and accelerators
- The entrepreneurial university
For more information and to register please visit the Event website
