Beer & Biotech is an RBTC signature series which pairs in-depth, technical conversation with delicious, locally-brewed beverages. Join us at Big Lick Brewing Company in downtown Roanoke and join the biotech community for a special gathering to highlight the Fralin Fellows. For more information on the Fralin Fellows program please visit https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/collaborate/commercialization-fellows.html. Beer & Biotech takes …
This virtual “Understanding Term Sheets 101 and 201” program demystifies the complex elements of these agreements, highlighting their crucial role in negotiations, valuation, and investor rights. Facilitated by Howard Lubert, this session ensures participants gain the insights needed to preserve their interests while fostering collaborative relationships with startups. Engage in interactive workshops, examples, and discussions that move beyond …
Join Virginia Bio CEO, John Newby, for an engaging conversation on the latest developments in Virginia’s biotech ecosystem. This quarterly chat is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and gain insights into the industry’s growth, challenges, and opportunities. This conversation will spotlight Dr. Michael Salgaller, who leads the Technology Analysis and Marketing Unit within the …
From GMP compliance and data integrity to the behind-the-scenes role of the Qualified Person (QP), this session will focus on the practical decisions that keep trials moving forward or bring them to a halt. Jim Kernan and Aoife Kernan of PRNOAV Clinical will also explore the real challenges of cold-chain logistics, including maintaining -80°C conditions …
Join this in-person 1.5-day in-depth SBIR/STTR Grant-Writing Course to start your journey of applying for an NIH SBIR or STTR grant. This is a hands-on course during which participants learn the particulars of each section of an application, gain an understanding of the review criteria, and finish with a Phase I grant development timeline and …
VIPC Lab-to-Launch Info Session Lab-to-Launch (L2L) is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to fast-track the commercialization of high-growth technologies emerging from Virginia’s research universities. In collaboration with Virginia’s six R1-designated universities – University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, George Mason University, Old Dominion University, and the College of William & Mary – VIPC will …
Join us for our RBTC Lunch & Learn with Jennie Salamoun, “ROI by Design: The Payoff of Putting Users First” This session is meant to give Roanoke community members the opportunity to learn about Design Thinking. This workshop series is designed for leaders and teams who want to understand the powerful link between human-centered design …
Positioning Founders for Success: Leveraging Usability Engineering to De-Risk Investment and Approval Curious how usability engineering can improve your medtech product’s chances of success? This Lunch & Learn dives into real-world strategies founders use to reduce risk, speed up regulatory approval, and design products that stand out. You’ll leave with practical ways to apply …
On January 6, the Virginia Venture Partners (VVP) team visits Startup Virginia to share how VIPC supports Virginia-based startups through grant and investment opportunities. Over lunch, the VVP team will walk through their full range of funding pathways, with a deeper dive into their Launch grant and convertible note programs for early-stage companies, plus plenty …
Learn about the benefits of working with a PEO and what you should consider when selecting one. Professional employer organizations (PEOs) work with companies to provide HR outsourcing services, handling important tasks like employee benefits, compliance and payroll outsourcing. In this co-employment model, both the PEO and the company share certain employer responsibilites. Seminar attendees …
If you have plans to attend JP Morgan Healthcare Week, we hope you’ll join us at the State Bio Friends Reception on Sunday, January 11, from 4:00-7:00pm at the Marker San Francisco. Virginia Bio, along with our state BIO partners from Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Utah are hosting this FREE reception, bringing together bio-industry …
The Device & Tech Expo is CvilleBioHub’s showcase for medtech, diagnostics, devices, digital health, and adjacent technology innovations. It brings together startups, researchers, industry, investors, and service providers to demo solutions, spark collaborations, and illuminate emerging trends across life science technology. Whether you’re a founder looking for exposure, an investor scouting opportunities, or an organization …
Join VIPC for the next installment of VIPC’s Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners with a year-end big picture discussion on the state of the angel and venture market. What did we learn in 2025 and what do we expect to see in 2026. Moderator: Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, VIPC Panelists: Mr. Pat Gouhin, CEO, …
Interested in vastly expanding your emerging company’s prospects? Scientific Advisory Boards (SABs) offer opportunities for growth of companies for professionals interested in applying their expertise and networks to help grow companies. Join VIPC one-hour webinar to hear why it’s in the interest of a company to establish an SAB and why top scientists might wish …
Join us for the Virginia Bio annual membership meeting to vote on our Board of Directors and celebrate a great year! We are committed to fostering a Virginia life sciences ecosystem that is recognized nationally for its innovation, commercial success and contributions to improved health for all. All Virginia Bio members are invited to …
Join VIPC for the next installment of VIPC’s Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners with a year-end big picture discussion on the state of the angel and venture market. What did we learn in 2025 and what do we expect to see in 2026. Moderator: Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, VIPC Panelists: Mr. Pat Gouhin, CEO, …
The RESI Conference will be held on January 12-13 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, featuring two days in-person event followed by three days (January 14, 19&20) of online partnership activities. Previous RESI JPM conferences have drawn over a thousand attendees, including more than 500 early-stage life science investors, innovators, and industry experts. This RESI …
Biotech Showcase, along with its family of events, Seed Showcase and TechBio Showcase, is a dedicated investor conference designed to provide private and micro-mid-cap biotechnology companies with the opportunity to present to and connect with investors and biopharmaceutical executives. With a roster of over 400 carefully selected presenting companies from across the globe, ranging from …
Discover how to turn patents into strategic assets that protect your ideas, drive value, and prevent costly IP mistakes. Protecting Innovation: Turning Patents into Strategic Advantage This Lunch & Learn goes beyond the basics of IP to show how patents can become a strategic asset, helping innovators protect their ideas, attract investment, and build lasting …
ITA International Leads November’s Beer & Biotech Head out to Freedom First Credit Union in downtown Roanoke on Wednesday, November 19, to hear from ITA International. The session will be led by Dr. Cary Hill, ITA International’s Director of Nanomaterial and Emerging Contaminant Safety. This is sure to be a unique session, so come out, grab a …
Learn how the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) drives the Commonwealth’s innovation ecosystem by empowering tech startups, offering early-stage investment, and helping university research transition from the lab to the marketplace. Mr. Benevento will also discuss Lab to Launch, Virginia’s landmark initiative aimed at speeding up the path from discovery to commercialization for founders and …
Join leading investors, entrepreneurs, and venture partners at the Mid-Atlantic Investor Summit, hosted by Keiretsu Forum, Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, MDB Capital and the Angel Capital Association. This two-day program delivers actionable insight, curated deal flow, and investor-driven discussion focused on accelerating portfolio growth and exits. Additionally, in partnership with regional accelerators and …
The Department of Defense releases SBIR/STTR solicitations on the first Wednesday of every month. Join this virtual training series for detailed instruction on preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DOD, including both technical and commercialization plans and navigating the submission process. Over $2B is awarded by DOD annually in SBIR/STTR. Presented by …