Category: Event Listings
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California Life Science Firms to Learn "Insider" Strategies for Government Funding at 11th SoCalBio Investor & Partnership Conference
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December 11, 2009 - an EBC event - Mountain View, California
The Meet with Series is a partnering and coaching series for entrepreneurs. The goal of the program is to facilitate meetings between cleantech entrepreneurs and investors, customers and potential partners. The 2009 EBC Meet with Series has featured Physic Ventures, Alloy Ventures, SRI and Khosla Ventures. After a presentation by PG&E, each approved attendee will receive a one-on-one meeting with Senior Managers and Directors from PG&E. Read more»
December 10, 2009 - an EBC event - Mountain View, California
Although VC's are a traditional source of funds, there are many opportunities for financing especially in clean energy that can get your company to where you need it to be. You just need to know the right people and get creative. Join our panel to hear from a range of creative financing avenues including private wealthy individuals, government granting agencies, foundations, angels and VCs who have opportunities for you to fund your company. Read more»
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Coming to Terms with your Term Sheet
Speakers: Thomas E. Duley, Attorney, Morgan Lewis
Sarita K. Jain, PhD, J&J Venture Investments
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Byers Hall Room 212
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Navigating the Life Science
Venture Industry
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Friday, November 6, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Stanley Hall Room 621
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Up and Coming Companies & More Planned for Expo Emerging Biosciences Showcase
An excellent program is shaping up for the 3rd Annual Emerging Biosciences Showcase on Day One (Nov. 3) of the MichBio Expo. Check out these details:
9:00 a.m. International Spotlight: "Israel's Innovative BioMed Industry"
Emerging companies representing Israel's dynamic biomedical industry will present innovative technologies and showcase their latest research and companies during this special program addition.
10:30 a.m. VC Panel Discussion: "Capital Sourcing Your Bioscience Venture"
A discussion of alternative sources of funding from angel money to grants, SBA programs, pre-seed funds and more. Panelists:
Michael Kurek, Biotechnology Business Consultants
Liz Powell, G2G Consulting
Liam Ratcliffe, New Leaf Venture Partners
Skip Simms, Ann Arbor SPARK
(M) Ned Staebler, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
David Weaver, Great Lakes Angels
11:40 a.m. Company Presentations - Michigan's Shining Stars
AI Medical - Biotectix - CytoPherx - Metabolic Solutions - SciTech Development
12:30 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Address: "Developing New Cancer Therapies: Its about a LOT more than the science!" William Clarke, M.D., MSc, President & CEO, Celectar, Inc.
1:30 p.m. Company Presentations - Michigan's Emerging Start-Ups
Airway Therapeutics - Algal Scientific - Bauer Biomedical - Bio-Nano Power, LLC -
DataSpeaks, Inc. - In the Groove - Life Magnetics - Oakland Genetics -
Poly BioInformatics - Secretory IgA
3:45 p.m. VC Panel Discussion: "Investing in Michigan: Recipe for Success"
Follow the flow of money from Michigan's 21st Century Investment Fund to venture capital firms and finally to bioscience companies. How is success measured, and what additional activities are underway to create a better environment for entrepreneurs and investors in Michigan? Panelists
Greg Main, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
(M) Patrick Morand, Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund
Robert Payne III, Credit Suisse
Charles Rothstein, Beringea
Mark Arizmendi, Northwestern Capital Partners LLC (invited)
5:00 p.m. MichBio Expo Opening Reception
Network with top leaders from Michigan's biosciences industry in the Exhibit Hall, where many of the day's presenters will have display tables to provide for further discussion and one-on-one conversations.
Call for Award Nominations
Don't forget to nominate your favorites for the annual 'Good to Great' and 'Innovator of the Year' awards. These top contributors will be honored prior to the keynote address on November 4, the second day of the MichBio Expo. Descriptions of each and the nomination form is available on the Expo website at www.michbio.org/expo. Please submit your nomination(s) (one form per nomination) by October 16, 2009.
Exhibitor Information Kit is now available for Download
Click here to download all the information you need to plan your exhibit. Haven't reserved your space yet? Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus Reserve your space now by contacting Jennifer Dickie at (734) 677-0503 or jennifer@michbio.org.
Sponsorship = Leadership
There are a few sponsorships still available that provide excellent visibility with customized benefits. Your ROI is our first priority! View Expo Packages
Be a Leader All Year Long! View Information on Annual Corporate Sponsorships
Date: Sunday – Tuesday, October 4-6, 2009
Time: All Day
Location: UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Berkeley
Cost: $3,000 – Partner Rate: $2,700 (use promo code: prcbr_09)
Overview
The Cleantech Institute is a three-day executive education program designed to advance commercialization of clean technologies by converging a dialogue between leaders in the key triad: Innovation, Policy and Economics. Participants will gain the networks and know-how necessary to commercialize technologies and to catalyze the industry into achieving its potential.
