January 2008 Conference Information

Future of Design: Biomimicry Workshop

• What: Discover how to put biomimicry to work in product, process and organizational design
• When: January 7-9, 2008
• Where: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• Sponsored by: Entrepreneurs for Sustainability
• Additional Information: http://www.e4s.org/content/eventdetail.asp?id=206

ITDA Monday Morning Meeting

• What: Selected companies deliver their presentation to an audience consisting of fellow entrepreneurs, angel and institutional investors, entrepreneurial assistance organizations, industry experts and service providers. Presenting companies receive critical feedback on their presentations, and assistance addressing questions and concerns that prospective investors would likely raise. In addition, attendees will be able to network and discuss business opportunities with established members of the community. This meeting will feature companies Jade BioMedical, Secure Data Imaging, & Tula Foods.
• When: 8:30 AM, January 14, 2008
• Where: Hilton Garden Hotel, 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, Illinois
• Sponsored by: ITDA and the Technology Innovation Center
• Additional Information: http://www.illinoistechnology.com/events/monday/index.html

Common Mistakes on an SBIR/STTR Proposal and How to Avoid Them

• What: Topics include budget issues, work plan, team, required supporting documentation, registration process and submission
• When: January 16, 2008
• Where: IUETC, 351 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Sponsored by: Indiana University Emerging Technologies Center
• Additional Information: http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/Fall_Series_SBIR_ii.pdf