Agenda

1. May

   20

   Mon

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      CED Biotech Forum: Clinical Research Organizations and Clinical Strategies @ North Carolina Biotechnology Center

      5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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      Join a group of industry experts on May 20th as they discuss the benefits of –  and concerns surrounding – working with Clinical Research Organizations.  You’ll come away with an understanding of what causes a breakdown in client/vendor relationships and ways to prevent misunderstandings through real case studies. Hear from speakers on both sides of the relationship as they deal effective strategies for developing successful partnerships. You will glean applicable insights for your daily work as you participate in a discussion surrounding the strategic rationale for clinical development outsourcing among startups and large pharmaceutical companies.

      Schedule:

      5:00 – 5:30 PM – On-site registration and networking
      5:30 – 7:00 PM – Program
      7:00 – 8:00 PM – Reception and networking

      For more information and registration, please click here.
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      5:30 pm

      CED Biotech Forum: Clinical Research Organizations and Clinical Strategies @ North Carolina Biotechnology Center

2. May

   23

   Thu

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      Kauffman Foundation FastTrac TechVenture Program @ Emory University

      8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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      I understand science and technology. But Business?

      You have an idea for the next big thing. But you need funding. And intellectual property protection. And a way to manage all the details that can make it a big challenge. So, where do you start? Find the answer with FastTrac TechVenture.

      FastTrac TechVenture is a flexible course designed to give technology and science-based entrepreneurs a proven framework and network of connections to help grow a great idea into the next great innovation.

      

      Focus on the Business

      In today’s marketplace, it’s not enough to know just the technology or science. To be successful, you need to understand the business behind it. How do you generate interest? How much is it worth? How do you profit from it? How do you sustain ongoing growth? How do you get the needed financing?

      That’s where FastTrac TechVenture makes a difference.

      Just as you thrive on the frontier of technology and life sciences, this program operates on the cutting edge of business and entrepreneurship. During FastTrac TechVenture, this knowledge is shared with you. Learn how to determine the best way to apply it to your situation to produce a product, build your company, and fulfill your vision.

      Learn by Doing

      Beyond theories and conjecture, FastTrac TechVenture takes an analytical look at your business. Discover what you need to consider in starting, operating, funding, or growing a technology or life sciences-based business, in a forum that allows you to:

      • Determine market opportunities and business strategies and pursue them successfully;
      • Define your target customers;
      • Develop a solid marketing plan;
      • Learn to assess and build a top management team;
      • Calculate the funding needed at each stage of your business and discover the best ways to access it;
      • Learn the importance of protecting your intellectual property through licenses, patents, trademarks, and copyrights; and
      • Hone your elevator pitch and investor presentation.

      Make Contacts that Build your Network for Success

      What many entrepreneurs like best about FastTrac TechVenture are the contacts they make. Our program facilitators are knowledgeable entrepreneurs with an in-depth understanding of growing a business. They introduce you to the tools you need to evaluate your venture and find financing to build a sustainable business.

      What’s more, you participate in our own brand of business-coaching sessions, establishing productive relationships with other entrepreneurs – just like you. You also gain one-on-one assistance in areas that are critical to the near-term and long-term success of your business.

      For more information, please click here.
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      8:30 am

      Kauffman Foundation FastTrac TechVenture Program @ Emory University

3. May

   30

   Thu

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      Kauffman Foundation FastTrac TechVenture Program @ Emory University

      8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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      I understand science and technology. But Business?

      You have an idea for the next big thing. But you need funding. And intellectual property protection. And a way to manage all the details that can make it a big challenge. So, where do you start? Find the answer with FastTrac TechVenture.

      FastTrac TechVenture is a flexible course designed to give technology and science-based entrepreneurs a proven framework and network of connections to help grow a great idea into the next great innovation.

      

      Focus on the Business

      In today’s marketplace, it’s not enough to know just the technology or science. To be successful, you need to understand the business behind it. How do you generate interest? How much is it worth? How do you profit from it? How do you sustain ongoing growth? How do you get the needed financing?

      That’s where FastTrac TechVenture makes a difference.

      Just as you thrive on the frontier of technology and life sciences, this program operates on the cutting edge of business and entrepreneurship. During FastTrac TechVenture, this knowledge is shared with you. Learn how to determine the best way to apply it to your situation to produce a product, build your company, and fulfill your vision.

      Learn by Doing

      Beyond theories and conjecture, FastTrac TechVenture takes an analytical look at your business. Discover what you need to consider in starting, operating, funding, or growing a technology or life sciences-based business, in a forum that allows you to:

      • Determine market opportunities and business strategies and pursue them successfully;
      • Define your target customers;
      • Develop a solid marketing plan;
      • Learn to assess and build a top management team;
      • Calculate the funding needed at each stage of your business and discover the best ways to access it;
      • Learn the importance of protecting your intellectual property through licenses, patents, trademarks, and copyrights; and
      • Hone your elevator pitch and investor presentation.

      Make Contacts that Build your Network for Success

      What many entrepreneurs like best about FastTrac TechVenture are the contacts they make. Our program facilitators are knowledgeable entrepreneurs with an in-depth understanding of growing a business. They introduce you to the tools you need to evaluate your venture and find financing to build a sustainable business.

      What’s more, you participate in our own brand of business-coaching sessions, establishing productive relationships with other entrepreneurs – just like you. You also gain one-on-one assistance in areas that are critical to the near-term and long-term success of your business.

      For more information, please click here.
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      8:30 am

      Kauffman Foundation FastTrac TechVenture Program @ Emory University

4. Jun

   6

   Thu

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      Kauffman Foundation FastTrac TechVenture Program @ Emory University

      8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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      I understand science and technology. But Business?

      You have an idea for the next big thing. But you need funding. And intellectual property protection. And a way to manage all the details that can make it a big challenge. So, where do you start? Find the answer with FastTrac TechVenture.

      FastTrac TechVenture is a flexible course designed to give technology and science-based entrepreneurs a proven framework and network of connections to help grow a great idea into the next great innovation.

      

      Focus on the Business

      In today’s marketplace, it’s not enough to know just the technology or science. To be successful, you need to understand the business behind it. How do you generate interest? How much is it worth? How do you profit from it? How do you sustain ongoing growth? How do you get the needed financing?

      That’s where FastTrac TechVenture makes a difference.

      Just as you thrive on the frontier of technology and life sciences, this program operates on the cutting edge of business and entrepreneurship. During FastTrac TechVenture, this knowledge is shared with you. Learn how to determine the best way to apply it to your situation to produce a product, build your company, and fulfill your vision.

      Learn by Doing

      Beyond theories and conjecture, FastTrac TechVenture takes an analytical look at your business. Discover what you need to consider in starting, operating, funding, or growing a technology or life sciences-based business, in a forum that allows you to:

      • Determine market opportunities and business strategies and pursue them successfully;
      • Define your target customers;
      • Develop a solid marketing plan;
      • Learn to assess and build a top management team;
      • Calculate the funding needed at each stage of your business and discover the best ways to access it;
      • Learn the importance of protecting your intellectual property through licenses, patents, trademarks, and copyrights; and
      • Hone your elevator pitch and investor presentation.

      Make Contacts that Build your Network for Success

      What many entrepreneurs like best about FastTrac TechVenture are the contacts they make. Our program facilitators are knowledgeable entrepreneurs with an in-depth understanding of growing a business. They introduce you to the tools you need to evaluate your venture and find financing to build a sustainable business.

      What’s more, you participate in our own brand of business-coaching sessions, establishing productive relationships with other entrepreneurs – just like you. You also gain one-on-one assistance in areas that are critical to the near-term and long-term success of your business.

      For more information, please click here.

       
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      8:30 am

      Kauffman Foundation FastTrac TechVenture Program @ Emory University

5. Jun

   13

   Thu

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      WIB-Atlanta: Summer Networking Evening June 13, 2013 @ Eclipse di Luna

      6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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      At long last, summer is finally here and it’s a perfect time for a warm and lively night of

      networking at one of our local restaurants. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards

      because this evening will surely be a valuable and memorable one. Both members and

      nonmembers are welcome and members are equally welcome to bring guests.

       

      Register by June 12, 2013

      Space is limited so please register early.  Registered guests are welcome.

      For more information and to register, please click here
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      6:00 pm

      WIB-Atlanta: Summer Networking Evening June 13, 2013 @ Eclipse di Luna

6. Sep

   15

   Sun

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      BioFlorida Conference 2013 @ Tampa Marriott Waterside

      7:30 am – 10:00 am

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      BioFlorida’s 16th annual Conference is the premier event for Florida’s bioscience community. This year’s meeting will bring together 500+ professionals from across Florida, the Southeast and the nation to discuss major trends and issues, including topics related to product development, scientific research, business development, financing and public policy.

      JOIN YOUR PEERS

      The Conference attracts bioscience professionals from the biotech, pharma and medical device industries including scientists, researchers, academia, investors and other product & service providers.

      BIOPARTNERING

      Registration includes access to the BioPartnering System!

      The BioFlorida Conference is where the business of innovation in Florida happens! Through the online BioPartnering system you can start your networking long before you arrive at the Conference by building partnerships, exchanging ideas and creating valuable business collaborations.

      Online registration opens in Summer 2013.  For further information, please visit BioFlorida.com
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      7:30 am

      BioFlorida Conference 2013 @ Tampa Marriott Waterside

7. Sep

   18

   Wed

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      SCBIO BIO Startup Boot Camp

      9:00 am – 3:30 pm

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      Goal:

      Attendees will get a good grip on the resources and decisions for the four most essential elements of starting out a life science business. All speakers are experienced entreprenuers with street savvy advice.

      Sponsors:

      

      

      

       

      Program:

      Registration: 9:00-9:30am – Networking

      9:30 -11:00am – Issues in IP – The Critical first steps

      Dealing with University Tech Transfer offices;
      Identifying best commercial opportunity; expectations of the process; complications and issues; costs and strategies

      Part B:
      Assessing the Market – Demand/ Competitors/ reimbursement/ Standards of Care

      11-12pm: The Team – The Pass/ Fail Test

      Most important step. What does the team need to look like? Skills and talents? Costs and overhead; Strategies for putting together the most effective team. Corporate structure: pros and cons

      12pm  Lunch –  Case Studies with Q&A with panelists

      1-2pm : The Pitch/ The funders

      Family Friends; Angels and Networks; Corporate Partners; Venture Firms – What to expect; how to shape the pitch for best results; what needs to be included; who needs to make the pitch; What about hired guns?

      2pm-2:15pm break:

      2:15pm – 3:15pm  FDA Pathways

      Dealing with the FDA, constructing sound science for your commercial platform.

      3:30pm Close

      Speakers:
      

      • Michael Bolick, CEO Selah Genomics
      • Matt Dunbar, Executive Director Upstate Carolina Angel Network (UCAN)
      • Tom Finnegan, Director of the MUSC Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation;
      • Michael Gara, Commercialization officer Clemson’s CUBEInc;
      • Matt Gevaert, PhD, CEO of KIYATEC;
      • Jane Green, President and CEO, Morley Research Consortium;
      • Steve Johnson, CEO CreatiVasc, 2012 Charles Townes Award Winner;
      • Tom McLean, Vice President, Norgenix, Chairman SCBIO;
      • John Propst, PhD, USC office of Economic Engagement;
      • Jeremy Stipkala, PhD, (Chemistry) JD, Principle and patent attorney of Thrive IP;
      • Tom Strange, PhD, Director R&D St. Jude Medical, Pickens, former Chairman SC Launch;

      Please visit SCBIO’s website to learn more information
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      9:00 am

      SCBIO BIO Startup Boot Camp

8. Oct

   9

   Wed

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      2013 Georgia Life Sciences Summit @ Georgia International Convention Center

      10:00 am – 5:30 pm

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      The Georgia Life Sciences Summit has become a premier bioscience conference in the Southeast welcoming nearly 800 CEOs, senior executives, scientists and public policy officials from Georgia and across the nation. This year’s theme is Innovation for Global Health. It is the one-time each year academia, industry and government come together to showcase Georgia’s leadership in innovation, from basic research to manufacturing, to improve the health and well-being of people, animals and the environment. The day-long conference will feature more than 70 expert speakers in panel discussions exploring trends and issues in three major subject areas: investment, science, and general business. The Summit is hosted by Georgia Bio, a non-profit association whose members include bioscience companies, universities, medical centers and other business group.

      Registration opens in Summer 2013

      To view the conference website, please click here
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      10:00 am

      2013 Georgia Life Sciences Summit @ Georgia International Convention Center