Funding for Early Stages, Networking and Capital Connection

Watch Party, Networking and Capital Connection Funding for Early Stage Life Science & Biotech firms at NIH and Beyond (live stream Watch Party) 2:00 PM-4:00 PM This session will have an expert speaker present overviews of federal R&D funding available for Life Science/Biotech researchers and companies, as well intro's to VIPC's SBIR support and Commonwealth Commercialization Fund ($75K Grants). Finally, a short intro to the Virginia Innovation Commercialization Program (ICAP) that provides high level mentoring and customer discovery services to Virginia's entrepreneurial community. Networking and Capital Connection 4:30-6:30 PM Join us for a chance to network with representatives of agencies and organizations that can assist the small business owner with exploring various avenues available to access capital. This event is for owners of small businesses within all industries as well as those thinking about starting a small business.

Speaker(s): Speakers for Funding for Early Stage Life Science & Biotech firms at NIH and Beyond: - JoAnne Goodnight, SBIR Consultant and Former NIH SBIR Program Director - Robert Brooke, VIPC SBIR Support - Hina Mehta, VIPC Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) - Somiah Lattimore, Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program overview Speakers for Networking and Capital Connection: -representatives from funding agencies and organizations located in Southwest Virginia. -SBDC staff members from SBDC Mountain Empire, SBDC Virginia Highlands, SBDC Southwest Virginia, and SBDC Blueridge Crossroads.

Co-Sponsor(s): Truist Verge Alliance BRTC

Fee: No Cost