Journeys through the Trenches: Bench2Market Talks
2023-10-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar, GA, United States
Thinking about spinning your technology out of the lab? First-time academic entrepreneurs can be daunted by the dual pressures of starting a company while maintaining their research and teaching responsibilities – but you’re not alone!
Join us on October 18th for a panel discussion with Sally McFall, Ph.D., Yogi Patel, Ph.D., and Jeff Sands, MD, sharing their commercialization journey and expertise. Learn about their experiences and how they overcame barriers to bring their innovations out of academia and into the marketplace. We will also reserve time for networking with our panelists after the discussion.
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This event is the second session in the 2023-2024 Bench2Market Talks series, created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. View the full schedule here.

Bench2Market Talks: Network Like a Pro - Tips and Tricks for Scientists and Entrepreneurs
2023-09-20 11:30 - 12:30 | HSRB II, 1750 Haygood Drive Northeas, Atlanta, 30307, United States
Join us for an exciting event where you’ll learn how to network like a pro! Networking is an essential skill for scientists and entrepreneurs who want to advance their careers, collaborate with others, and get funding. Learn how to identify different personality types and use their preferred communication styles to become a more effective communicator and create connections.
Location: HSRB II Health Sciences Research Building II, Haygood Drive Northeast, Room N600, Atlanta, GA, 30307
Facilitator: Erika Trelles
Erika Trelles is an organizational development (OD) consultant for Emory University and has been with Emory for five years. Her goal is to support the effectiveness of Emory by aligning organizational behavior with business strategy and fostering a culture where people can be successful. This includes using the DiSC and Birkman feedback, 360 feedback, Clifton Strengths, Change Management training, and team building for multiple schools, divisions, and affiliate organizations.
Erika has a Bachelor’s in Organizational Management & Leadership and an MBA. She is a certified executive coach through The Academies, a certified DiSC and Birkman consultant, and a Society of Human Resources Certified Professional.
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This is our first session in the 2023-2024 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Bench2Market Talks: Securing Investment for Your Startup
2023-05-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Securing funding for your early-stage startup can be one of the most challenging aspects of entrepreneurship. In addition to providing funds for your startup to develop and grow, investors often play a key role in company management and strategy. Join us for an interactive panel discussion with investors from a variety of firms to learn what they look for in a startup company and how to position yourself for fundraising success.
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This is our eighth session in the 2022-2023 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Bench2Market Talks: The Importance of DEI in Shaping Core Values & Business Strategy
2023-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are important factors to consider in the innovation economy, as they can have a significant impact on the success and sustainability of a business. A diverse team can lead to a wider range of perspectives and ideas, leading to more innovative and creative solutions and better connections to customers.
During this panel session, we will hear about approaches to increase diversity and inclusion in research, entrepreneurship, and commercialization.
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This event is the seventh session of the 2022-2023 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details, on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Bench2Market Talks: Building a Compelling Pitch
2023-03-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Fundraising is critical for the success of early-stage startups. But for many first-time entrepreneurs, the process can seem daunting. How do you concisely communicate the value of your technology and your plans to go to market? Join us on March 22nd for an interactive webinar on how to effectively pitch your startup to potential investors. Our speakers, Brian Walsh and Keyton Weissinger will present example pitches and discuss how to build a milestone plan and budget to map out your path to market.
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This event is the sixth session in the 2022-2023 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Bench2Market Talks: FDA Regulatory Strategy
2023-02-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Join us on February 15th at 11:30 AM ET for our online discussion on Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Regulatory Overview. This will help you better understand some of the considerations for determining a product’s regulatory route to market. This introduction is for professionals new to medical device and IVD regulatory affairs and looking for an opportunity to learn more about regulatory requirements for bringing products to market. Sandra D. Maher, M.S., Regulatory Affairs Consultant (Medical Devices and IVDs), will cover topics including defining a medical device and an IVD, reviewing basics about device classification, identifying different types of premarket submissions, and describing how to get a new product to market.
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This event is the fifth session in the 2022-2023 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Bench2Market Talks: Investment & Dilution
2023-01-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, 315 Ferst Drive, NW, Suddath 1128, Atlanta, GA, 30332, United States
Join us on January 18th, 2023, for an interactive discussion to review the basics of equity negotiation, fundraising, and dilution for life science start-ups. Our speaker, James Stubbs, Ph.D. has over 20 years of commercialization experience, has held senior executive roles in five medical device start-ups, teaches medical device design at Georgia Tech, and is an active private investor.
This will be a HYBRID event held at Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences at Georgia Tech, 315 Ferst Drive Northwest, Suddath 1128, Atlanta, GA 30332
If you plan to attend in person, register through Eventbrite HERE.
If you plan to virtually, register through Zoom HERE.
This event is the fourth session for the 2022-2023 Bench2Market Talks series, which is created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Bench2Market Talks: Protecting your Innovation
2022-12-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Join us on December 15th for a seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) strategy for academic entrepreneurs. Sarah Wilkening, Ph.D., and Rusty Close from Troutman Pepper will cover topics including ownership of IP, what makes an invention patentable, how to evaluate prior art, and what it means to have the freedom to operate in a technology area. We will also be joined by technology transfer representatives from Georgia Tech and Emory during the Q&A session to follow.
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This event is the third session in the 2022-2023 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Journeys through the Trenches: Bench2Market Talk
2022-11-09 11:30 - 13:00 | GA
Thinking about spinning your technology out of the lab? First-time academic entrepreneurs can be daunted by the dual pressures of starting a company while maintaining their research and teaching responsibilities – but you’re not alone!
Join us on November 9th for a panel discussion with Emory University and Georgia Tech faculty and alumni entrepreneurs sharing their commercialization journey. Learn about their experiences and how they overcame barriers to bring their innovations out of academia and into the marketplace. We will also reserve time for networking with our panelists after the discussion.
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This event is the second session in the 2022-2023 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community.
This event will be virtual.

Resources to accelerate your medical technology innovation: Bench2Market Talk
2022-10-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Join us on October 12th to hear from a panel of funders and programs across the country supporting commercialization. They will discuss their available resources for innovators and highlight the technology types and development stages most appropriate for their funding opportunities. Come ready with questions for the panel!
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This event is the 1st session in the 2022-2023 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community.

Securing Investment for Your Startup: Bench2Market Talk
2022-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
Securing funding for your early-stage startup can be one of the most challenging aspects of entrepreneurship. In addition to providing funds for your startup to develop and grow, investors often play a key role in company management and strategy. Join us for an interactive panel discussion with investors from a variety of firms to learn what they look for in a startup company and how to position yourself for fundraising success.
Speaker info:
Justin Burns, Investment Professional, Morningside Technology Advisory
Michelle Ho, Senior Associate, 5AM Ventures
Preetha Ram, Senior Managing Partner, and General Partner, INpact Fund, Pier 70 Ventures
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This event is the final session for the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series, which is created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Investment and Dilution: Bench2Market Talk
2022-05-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
This interactive webinar will review the basics of equity negotiation, fundraising, and dilution for life science start-ups. Our speaker, James Stubbs, Ph.D. has over 20 years of commercialization experience, has held senior executive roles in five medical device start-ups, teaches medical device design at Georgia Tech, and is an active private investor.
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This event is the ninth session for the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series, which is created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Contract Law and Licensing Strategies: Bench2Market Talk
2022-04-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Have you ever wondered what legal contracts are required to spin out a technology from the university? This event will provide an overview on contract law and licensing strategies for academic entrepreneurs.
Our speakers include:

Nicole Morris, a member of the faculty at Emory University School of Law, as well as a professor of practice and director of the TI:GER program at Emory. Prior to joining the Emory faculty, Morris was the managing patent counsel at The Coca-Cola Company, and previously represented clients in patent and trademark litigation matters, as well as patent prosecution matters for large and mid-sized law firms. Morris also worked as an engineer for six years with 3M and Eli Lilly and has over twenty years of experience working with consumer products and technology commercialization.
Todd Sherer, the Associate Vice President of Research and Executive Director for the Office of Technology Transfer at Emory University. Todd has worked extensively with researchers to translate their promising scientific and medical discoveries into new products that benefit society, and collaborated with colleagues to affect federal policy and guidelines that address new intellectual property flowing from federally-funded research. Prior to joining Emory, Todd held similar roles at Oregon Health & Science University, the University of Oregon, and Washington State University. He received his PhD in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Washington State University and a BS degree from Oregon State University. Todd is a Past President of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), as well as a Registered Patent Agent (RPA) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP™) and a Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP).
Mark Coburn, the interim director of Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Office of Technology Licensing. Mark has expertise in licensing, research administration, startups, and business development. He manages a large portfolio of inventions and acts as a mentor for intellectual property evaluation, patenting, and licensing. He has a multitude of experiences in technology transfer at four public and private R1-level research institutions during his career before joining Georgia Tech in 2018. Mark has a degree in zoology from Miami University and an M.S. in technology management from Pepperdine University.

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This event is the sixth session in the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Go to Market Strategy: Bench2Market Talk
2022-03-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of setting commercialization milestones and determining your critical next steps for a “killer” experiment. Speaker, Brian Walsh, is an industry leader with more than 30 years of experience successfully taking technologies from ideas to the market.
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This event is the sixth session in the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

The Reimbursement Riddle: How to transform a device into dollars | Bench2Market Talk
2022-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
Learn about establishing a viable business model through reimbursement. Teresa Wilson will present The Reimbursement Riddle: How to transform a device into dollars.
Topics will include Insurance Coverage, Coding, and Insurance Payment.
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This event is the sixth session in the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.
Teresa Wilson
DHHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
OPOLE Innovation & Financial Management Group

FDA Regulatory Strategy: Bench2Market Talk
2022-01-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Learn about the differing regulatory pathways for devices, therapeutics, diagnostics, and digital health technologies. We’ll review the many variables in cost and timeline and what they mean to you and your technology. Come ready with questions for featured speaker, Grace Powers.
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This event is the fourth session in the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Intellectual Property Strategy: Bench2Market Talk
2021-12-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Join us on December 8th for seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) strategy for academic entrepreneurs. Our speakers will cover topics including ownership of IP, what makes an invention patentable, how to evaluate prior art, and what it means to have freedom to operate in a technology area. Register Here.
This event is the fourth session in the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

Tales from the Trenches: Bench2Market Talk
2021-11-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
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Join us on November 17th for a panel discussion with Emory University and Georgia Tech faculty and alumni entrepreneurs sharing their commercialization journey. Learn about their experiences and hurdles to bring their innovations out of academia and into the marketplace. Register here.
This event is the third session in the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

BARDA Industry Day
2021-11-03 08:00 - 2021-11-04 17:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
BARDA Industry Day is an annual conference is held to increase awareness of U.S. government medical countermeasure priorities and provides an opportunity to interact with BARDA and ASPR staff, and network with public and private sector colleagues working in the health security space.
Featured talks with highlight BARDA program goals and funding updates, expert presentations from government and industry partners, and Lightning Talk sessions showcasing exciting technologies. Register for free at https://www.medicalcountermeasures.gov/barda/barda-industry-day-2021/.

Translational Funding Opportunities: Bench2Market Talks
2021-10-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
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Join us on October 27th to hear from a panel of funders and programs that support commercialization. They will discuss their available resources for innovators and highlight what technology types and development stages are most appropriate for their funding opportunities. Come ready with questions for the panel! Register here.
This event is the 2nd session in the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

BARDA Reverse Pitch Series AOI #9
2021-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
The BARDA DRIVe Accelerator Network is hosting a webinar reverse pitch to highlight newly launched areas of interest for the BARDA DRIVe EZ-BAA solicitation. Join the October 13th event to learn more about AOI #9: Digital Health Tools for Pandemic Preparedness and ask questions directly to BARDA personnel.
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BARDA Reverse Pitch Series AOI #10
2021-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
The BARDA DRIVe Accelerator Network is hosting a webinar series on the newly launched areas of interest for the BARDA DRIVe EZ-BAA solicitation. Select the date and topic/area of interest to attend to learn more and ask questions directly to BARDA personnel.
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Wednesday, October 6: AOI #10: Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based Agnostic Diagnostic for Respiratory RNA Virus Pathogens
Wednesday, October 13: AOI #9: Digital Health Tools for Pandemic Preparedness

BARDA Reverse Pitch Series AOI #11
2021-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
The BARDA DRIVe Accelerator Network is hosting a webinar series on the newly launched areas of interest for the BARDA DRIVe EZ-BAA solicitation. Select the date and topic/area of interest to attend to learn more and ask questions directly to BARDA personnel.
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Wednesday, September 29: AOI #11a: Home-based, Over-the-Counter Diagnostics for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and AOI #11b: Enabling Technologies to Support Home-Based Diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 Acute Infection
Wednesday, October 6: AOI #10: Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based Agnostic Diagnostic for Respiratory RNA Virus Pathogens
Wednesday, October 13: AOI #9: Digital Health Tools for Pandemic Preparedness

Networking Tips: Bench2Market Talks
2021-09-29 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
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Guest speaker, Randall Lucius, PhD, will lead an interactive discussion on re-engaging with your community, campus, and industry in both virtual and in-person settings in our changing environment. Learn how to identify different personality types and use their preferred communications styles to become a more effective communicator and create connections.
This is the first session in the 2021-2022 Bench2Market Talks series which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the full series visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.
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BARDA Reverse Pitch Series AOI #8
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
The BARDA DRIVe Accelerator Network is hosting a 4-week series on the newly launched areas of interest for the BARDA DRIVe EZ-BAA solicitation. Select the date and topic/area of interest to attend to learn more and ask questions directly to BARDA personnel.
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Wednesday, September 22: AOI #8: Bringing Laboratory Testing to the Home
Wednesday, September 29: AOI #11a: Home-based, Over-the-Counter Diagnostics for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and AOI #11b: Enabling Technologies to Support Home-Based Diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 Acute Infection
Wednesday, October 6: AOI #10: Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based Agnostic Diagnostic for Respiratory RNA Virus Pathogens
Wednesday, October 13: AOI #9: Digital Health Tools for Pandemic Preparedness

Financing & Dilution in Start-Up Companies: Bench2Market Talks
2021-06-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
This interactive webinar will review business strategies around equity negations, fundraising, and dilution for life science start-ups. Speaker, James Stubbs, PhD has over 20 years of commercialization experience, has held senior executive roles in five medical device startups, and teaches medical device design at Georgia Tech, and is an active private investor.

Mask Innovation Challenge Southeast Region Showcase
2021-05-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
This virtual event will showcase 10 of the top 40 teams selected from a ​nationwide challenge to develop innovative and effective mask designs. Join us to learn about the top teams competing to partner with BARDA and NIOSH to win up to $10K each in funding to prototype their designs. Register for free at http://bit.ly/MaskChallenge_SE.
In this regional event, each team will pitch their mask design to a panel of judges for feedback and review. Based on scoring from this and other regional events, the national ​finalists for Phase 1 (up to 10 teams) will be announced by BARDA in early June. Stay tuned to learn more about Phase 2 of the challenge which will include proof-of-concept testing on mask prototypes. To learn more, visit https://www.challenge.gov/challenge/mask-innovation-challenge/.
This event is hosted by the southeastern regional BARDA DRIVe Accelerators: Biolocity, First Flight Venture Center, and New Orleans BioInnovation Center.

Go to Market Strategy: Bench2Market Talks
2021-05-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of setting commercialization milestones and determining your most critical next steps for a “killer” experiment. Speaker, Brian Walsh, is an industry leader with more than 30 years of experience successfully taking technologies from ideas to the market.

Why We Need to Innovator on the Non-Medical Grade Face Mask
2021-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, GA, United States
Join the Venture Cafe, Science Center, and Biolocity teams as we co-host a panel discussion on why the non-medical grade face mask still needs innovation. This important conversation lead by HHS’s Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) will include discussion on the recently launched mask innovation challenge. The panel will discuss the comfort, utility, and protective factor of current non-medical grade face masks as well as opportunities to innovate on these designs. For more information visit https://venturecafephiladelphia.org/event/why-we-need-to-innovate-on-the-non-medical-grade-face-mask/.

Licensing Strategies: Bench2Market Talks
2021-04-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, GA, United States
Trying to determine how to maximize your technology value while minimizing time to market? Learn the pros and cons of different licensing options and better understand complex go-to-market strategies for your technology. Register to attend for free at http://bit.ly/B2M_Licensing.
