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Keiretsu Investor Workshop: Term Sheets 101 & 201

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01/28/2026 – 01/28/2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

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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 …

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Virtual Coffee Chat with John Newby

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04/14/2026
8:30 am – 9:30 am EST

Virtual

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.

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Coffee & Connections: Derisking the Clinical Trial Supply Chain

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01/29/2026 – 01/29/2026
9:00 am – 10:30 am EST

George Mason University - Science and Technology Campus, University Boulevard, Manassas, VA, USA

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 …

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NIH SBIR/STTR Grant-Writing Course & One on One Support

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01/21/2026 – 01/22/2026

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA, USA

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 …

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VT-IALR Fermentation Workshop

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01/12/2026 – 01/16/2026

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, USA

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VIPC Lab-to-Launch Info Session

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12/11/2025
10:00 am – 10:45 am EST

Virtual

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 …

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RBTC’s Lunch & Learn

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12/10/2025
11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST

Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Road Southwest, Roanoke, VA, USA

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 …

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Lunch & Learn: Positioning Founders for Success – Leveraging Usability Engineering to De-Risk Investment and Approval

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01/14/2026
1:30 pm EST

Life Sciences and Engineering Building, 10930 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109, USA

Guest Speaker:
Robert Turner, Managing Director of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic

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 …

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Lunch with VVP: Startup Funding Opportunities

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01/07/2026
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST

1717 E Cary St, Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, Virginia, USA

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 …

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ADP Seminar: Introduction to the Professional Employer Organization (PEO)

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01/07/2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm EST

VA Bio+Tech Park, East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA, USA

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 …

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State Bio Friends Reception at JPM 2026

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01/11/2026 – 01/11/2026
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

The Marker Hotel, Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

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 …

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3rd CvilleBioHub Device & Tech Expo

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01/27/2026
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST

994 Research Park Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA

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 …

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VIPC’s Virtual Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners

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12/05/2025 – 12/05/2025
9:00 am – 10:30 am EST

Virtual

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, …

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Webinar; Top Reasons for Emerging Life Science Companies to Establish Scientific Advisory Boards and Why Scientists Might Consider Serving on One

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12/11/2025 – 12/11/2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

Virtual

Guest Speaker:
Sharon Hrynkow, Founder and CEO, Life Science Works

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 …

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VA Bio Annual Member Meeting

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12/17/2025 – 12/17/2025
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EST

Virtual

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 …

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Coffee with VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners

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12/05/2025
9:00 am – 10:30 am EST

Virtual

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RESI JPM 2026

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01/12/2026 – 01/13/2026

San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

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 …

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2026 Biotech Showcase

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01/12/2026 – 01/14/2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square, O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

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 …

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NOVA Lunch & Learn

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11/12/2025 – 11/12/2025
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST

Life Sciences and Engineering Building, 10930 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109, USA

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 …

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RBTC Beer & Biotech

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11/19/2025 – 11/19/2025
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST

Headquarters for Freedom First Credit Union, 207 Bullitt Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24013, United States

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 …

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VIPC and Activation Capital Lab to Launch Lunch & Learn

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11/19/2025
11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST

800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA, USA

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 …

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Mid-Atlantic Investor Conference calendar

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11/19/2025 – 11/20/2025

George D. Behrakis Grand Hall, Drexel University, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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 …

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Dept. of Defense SBIR Proposal Prep Webinar Series

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12/02/2025 – 12/04/2025

Virtual

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 …

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Webinar; Corporate Boards and Board Service

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11/12/2025 – 11/12/2025

Virtual

Interested in corporate board service or in building a winning board for your early-stage company? Join our 90-minute webinar to learn about the basics of corporate boards, including the fiduciary responsibilities of Directors; the committee structures of corporate boards; compensation trends for Directors of public and private companies; challenges and opportunities for Independent corporate board …