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Beer & Biotech: Panel on Project VITAL

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05/21/2025
4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Big Lick Brewing Company, LLC, Salem Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA, USA

Join RBTC for this month’s Beer & Biotech powered by EOS. This month, we’re diving into Project VITAL (Virginia Innovations and Technology Advancements in Life Sciences) – a transformative initiative backed by $14.3 million investment from GO Virginia. Our panel of experts will explore how this multi-regional effort is fueling cutting-edge research, workforce development, and industry

Northern VA Bio & Beer

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05/22/2025  – 05/22/2025
4:34 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Government Scientific Source, 12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, USA

Bio & Beer brings together industry leaders, research advocates, and members of the local bioscience community for a unique networking experience—enhanced by Virginia-crafted food, local brews, and a speaker panel featuring voices advancing science, infrastructure, and discovery. This event honors 34 years of Government Scientific Source being proudly headquartered in Virginia and supporting the state’s

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New NIH Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

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05/07/2025  – 05/07/2025
10:00 am  – 11:00 am  EST

Virtual

Hear from a NIH Program Manager About New Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses and Tips for Applying! The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), along with partnering NIH institutes and centers, has funding opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs who propose developing products or services to improve health access or reduce health

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4th Annual CEA Summit East

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09/09/2025  – 09/10/2025

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

🌱 Save the Date! The 4th annual CEA Summit East will return to IALR on September 9-10! Co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con and the CEA Innovation Center, this can’t-miss event brings together CEA leaders across academia, business & tech for two days of networking, education and innovation in indoor farming. The event will feature: 🌿 Educational

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Webinar: Angel Investing for Small Business Growth

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05/20/2025
11:00 am  – 12:30 pm  EST

Virtual

This webinar is an interactive session designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and tools to secure angel investment. This workshop covers the fundamentals of angel investing, including understanding what angel investors look for, how to craft a compelling pitch, and building relationships with potential investors. Participants will learn how to assess their

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RBTC Beer & Biotech: Unlocking Capital for Biotech

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04/16/2025  – 04/16/2025
4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Big Lick Brewing Company, LLC, Salem Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA, USA

Join us for this month’s Beer & Biotech as Bret Schreiber of Fulton Bank explores the various financial funding models that support new and early-stage companies. Drawing on his extensive experience in the Mid-Atlantic region, Bret will share insights into successful funding strategies, including non-dilutive financing and venture capital options. Don’t miss this opportunity to

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Richmond-Petersburg BioHub Biotech & Beer-May 2025

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05/21/2025  – 05/21/2025
4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Hotel Petersburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, West Tabb Street, Petersburg, VA, USA

The Richmond-Petersburg region is home to an amazing network of biotech, pharma, medical device, healthcare and life science professionals. We also live in one of the best areas in the country for craft beers. Join us for Biotech and Beer where we will bring together our Richmond-Petersburg life science innovators from start-ups, academia and industry

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Talent as Strategic Advantage: The Hybrid Revolution in Life Sciences & Healthcare

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04/29/2025  – 04/29/2025
11:00 am  EST

Virtual

Join Eric Fink, Co-CEO, Slone Partners as he discusses: The Executive Strategy Shift: How innovative life science organizations are securing a competitive advantage through hybrid talent models, with adoption rising from 16% to 40% in just five years amid a changing industry landscape. The Acceleration Imperative: Why hybrid talent models provide measurable advantages in speed-to-market (30-40%

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Corporate Traveler Webinar; The Life Sciences Travel Playbook

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04/16/2025  – 04/16/2025
1:00 pm  – 1:45 pm  EST

Virtual

Say goodbye to travel Headaches! About the webinar In Life Sciences, time is everything. From clinical trials to commercial launches, your work drives innovation, but travel challenges can slow you down. Compliance complexities, diverse traveler needs, and global logistics shouldn’t stand in the way of breakthroughs. This webinar dives into the biggest pain points in

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Advancing Biotechnology for a Secure Tomorrow

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04/24/2025  – 04/24/2025
8:30 am  – 5:00 pm  EST

MITRE Building 4, 7596 Colshire Drive, McLean, VA 22102, USA

MITRE is excited to host an important and timely conference that will explore the economic and national security implications and real-world impacts of emerging biotechnologies. This conference, held in collaboration with the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), will convene experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to share the insights and foster the collaborations

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JMU Biotech Roundtable

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04/02/2025
10:30 am  – 4:00 pm  EST

James Madison University, South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, USA

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BIO International Convention

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06/16/2025  – 06/19/2025

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Summer Street, Boston, MA, USA

Join Us for the World’s Leading Biotech Trade Show The BIO International Convention is one of the largest and most important life sciences events in the world. The world’s leading biotechnology trade show attracts more than 14,000 biotechnology and pharmaceutical executives and offers an innovative program on the current and future state of biotechnology. What

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Georgetown Research and Innovation Showcase

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04/01/2025  – 04/01/2025
1:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Rafik B. Hariri Building, Northwest Washington, Washington, DC 20057, USA

The Office of Technology Commercialization, in collaboration with Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative, is excited to announce the first Research and Innovation Showcase event. This half-day celebration will highlight discoveries, celebrate innovation, feature new ventures, and connect academia with industry and investors. The event includes research presentations, an industry panel discussion, and a venture fair presenting new,

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Northern VA Bio and Beer

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03/12/2025
5:00 pm  – 7:00 pm  EST

Historic District, 11100 Endeavor Ct, Manassas, Prince William, VA 20109, USA

The Northern Virginia Biohub is excited to invite you to next month’s Bio & Beer that will be hosted at the Prince William County Science Accelerator on Wednesday, March 12 from 5-7pm. Enjoy appetizers and beverages as the rebrand of the Accelerator is announced as well as celebrate the facility’s 10-year anniversary.  Hear from Ross

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Agripalooza — Where Technology Meets Tradition

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03/18/2025
8:00 am  – 4:30 pm  EST

Virginia Western Community College, 3094 Colonial Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24015, USA

Agripalooza — Where Technology Meets Tradition, presented by Farm Credit of the Virginias An event by Your Virginia SBDC Greater Roanoke & NRV Team in partnership with Virginia Western Community College Join us for Agripolooza Where Technology Meets Tradition the must-attend event for agriculture business owners and entrepreneurs! This engaging conference focuses on blending innovation

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Virtual Coffee Chat with John Newby

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12/02/2025
8:30 am  EST

Virtual

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Virtual Coffee Chat with John Newby

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09/09/2025
8:30 am  EST

Virtual

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Virtual Coffee Chat with John Newby

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06/24/2025
8:30 am  EST

Virtual

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Innovations in Cell & Gene Therapy

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03/25/2025
5:30 pm  – 7:30 pm  EST

700 Harris Street, Charlottesville, VA, USA

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VCU Webinar: Developing Treatments for Rare Disease

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02/12/2025  – 02/12/2025
12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Guest Speaker:
Winston X. Yan, MD, PhD

Rare Disease Month: Developing Treatments for Rare Diseases Winston X. Yan, MD, PhD, is a physician scientist and genome engineer motivated by using genetic medicines to treat patients, particularly those with a rare genetic disease for which no treatments exist. He is the Founding President of the N=1 Collaborative (N1C), and Co-Founder and Director of

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Webinar: Marketing Comms for Biotech Startups

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02/26/2025
12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm  EST

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Guest Speaker:
Jelena Ivanjac

Join us for a must-attend webinar that will transform your approach to marketing communications in the life sciences sector. Designed specifically for life sciences startups, this engaging session will be packed with valuable tips, tricks, and strategies that will help you establish visibility, build credibility, and attract the investment you need to thrive. You’ll hear

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Start the Journey Webinar: “How to Launch a Successful Startup When You’re Not in Silicon Valley”

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02/04/2025
1:00 pm  – 2:00 pm  EST

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Guest Speaker:
Ralph Petroff

Activation Capital presents: Ralph Petroff is a serial entrepreneur and ecosystem developer based in Alabama. Ralph will share the key questions an emerging entrepreneur should ask themselves as they consider launching a new business. He will also share stories about different kinds of early stage start ups and different pathways to success (including failure). Expect

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Virtual Coffee Chat with John Newby

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03/04/2025
8:30 am  EST

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Join Virginia Bio, CEO  John  Newby for an engaging conversation on the latest developments in Virginia’s biotech ecosystem. Featured on this call will be Aiken Hackett, Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations at BIO.  With all of the action happening at the federal level with resource constraints at all of the healthcare innovation agencies (and

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Beer & Biotech: Pioneering a Future for Alpha Gal Syndrome

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02/19/2025
4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Big Lick Brewing Company, LLC, 409 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA

Two Alpha Gals are working to address and think innovatively about Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), an allergic reaction to mammal and mammal byproducts, including red meat and pork, that can be caused by a tick bite. Revivicor provides organs from gene-edited pigs to overcome the critical shortage of human organs for transplants. Most recently, Revivicor has

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