November 2007 Conference Information

Business Lifecycle Finance Series: Startups and Early-Stage Funding

• What: The Business Lifecycle Finance Series is an excellent overview for entrepreneurs and finance executives in small and emerging companies who are seeking additional capital to grow their businesses. This event will discuss different financing options for startup and early-stage companies, companies looking for the very earliest stage of financing. These are companies that may or may not have established business operations, but have significant plans for growth.
• When: November 1, 2007
• Where: Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy, Michigan
• Sponsored by: Technology Finance Subcommittee of Automation Alley's Technology Business Committee
• Additional Information: http://www.automationalley.com/autoalley/Automation+Alley/Calendar+of+Events/Calendar.htm?Postid=2914&userid=7817

Minnesota's Tekne Awards

• What: The Minnesota Tekne Awards honor companies, innovations, and individuals that have a positive impact on Minnesota's technology-based economy. The Tekne Awards are presented by the Minnesota High Tech Association in partnership with LifeScience Alley and Minnesota Technology, Inc.
• When: November 1, 2007
• Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Sponsored by: Minnesota High Tech Association in partnership with LifeScience Alley and Minnesota Technology, Inc.
• Additional Information: http://www.tekneawards.org/

SBIR/STTR 101 - Introduction and Overview

• What: This half-day workshop covers SBIR/STTR program basics, including: program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. The course is targeted to a broad audience that is still exploring the SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development. Topics covered include: overview of the federal SBIR/STTR program, federal agency sources of funding, and eligibility for funding.
• When: November 2, 2007
• Where: CART, Central Michigan University, 2625 Denison Drive, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
• Sponsored by: Biotechnology Business Consultants
• Additional Information: http://www.sbirworld.com/Conferences/eventDetails.asp?ConfId=2798

9th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Conference and Exposition

• What: This 9th annual conference provides DOJ, DHS, and DOD the opportunity to highlight the technology and training tools currently available and being developed for the emergency responder community and to elicit responder technology requirements. It will provide a forum for emergency responders to discuss best practices and exchange information. Expected to draw 1,500 attendees and 150 exhibits, this three-day conference will bring together key leaders and decision makers-offering responders; business and industry; academia; and federal, state, tribal, and local stakeholders a unique forum to network, exchange ideas, and collaboratively address critical incident technology and preparedness needs, protocols, and solutions.
• When: November 6-8, 2007
• Where: San Francisco, California
• Sponsored by: CTC, Inc.
• Additional Information: http://www.ctc.org/

Staying Competitive Through Innovation

• What: The challenging new order for business survival and growth in today's competitive global market is "innovate or die." Innovation is the lifeblood for many large and small businesses; however, small businesses often do not have the financial resources to engage in high risk research and development efforts. Through the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, small businesses are enabled to conduct critical research and development efforts in support of their future revenue growth plans. Since the enactment of SBIR in 1982 and STTR in 1992, these programs have helped thousands of small businesses to research, develop and commercialize technologies in defense, agriculture, environment, life sciences, energy, education and many other sectors. These federal grants or contracts cover expenses related to personnel, equipment, facilities, relevant travel, and allow a small profit/fee.
• When: November 7, 2007
• Where: Menomonie, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network
• Additional Information: http://www.wenportal.org/events%5Fcalendar/?ID=2068

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

• What: If designing, building, living, and working in green buildings is important to you, you're in good company. Come join 18,000 other people who agree that green building is a good idea and good for business. At Greenbuild 2007 we'll explore "Accelerating Green Communities" with outstanding educational sessions, exciting speakers, special events and tours, and our largest exhibit hall ever.
• When: November 7-9, 2007
• Where: McCormick Place West Building, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: U.S. Green Building Council
• Additional Information: http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/

2007 BioOhio Annual Conference

• What: This year the focus is on "Devices & Diagnostics," recognizing both sectors' rapid growth and convergence with other bioscience fields. On November 12, the conference convenes with a networking reception featuring great food and drink, sponsors' exhibit booths, door prizes, the 4th Annual Ohio Bioscience Student Poster Competition, and a first-time device/diagnostics product showcase. The next day, November 13, features an agenda with local and national experts on advanced medical technology industry trends, regulatory issues, venture capital, and education, including FDA Clinical Deputy Director Ron Yustein, M.D.
• When: November 12-13, 2007
• Where: Embassy Suites, Dublin, Ohio
• Sponsored by: BioOhio
• Additional Information: http://bioohio.com/programs/bioohio.asp

Navigating the DOD

• What: This half-day workshop will give insights on registration on the DOD Submission Portal, forms (budget, commercialization, etc.), and key elements of a competitive proposal.
• When: November 14, 2007
• Where: IUETC, 351 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Sponsored by: Indiana Economic Development Corporation
• Additional Information: http://www.in.gov/iedc/309.htm

National Nano Engineering Conference 2007

• What: The National Nano Engineering Conference 2007 (NNEC) is the premier event focused on current and future developments in engineering innovations at the nanoscale, as well as the commercialization of nanotechnology.
• When: November 14-15, 2007
• Where: Boston Marriott Copley Place
• Sponsored by: NASA TechBriefs
• Additional Information: http://nasatech.com/nano/index.html

SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop - non-NIH Specific

• What: This one and one-half day session provides detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures. This session covers agencies other than NIH, with emphasis on DOD, DOE and NSF.
• When: November 15-16, 2007
• Where: MBI International, 3900 Collins Road, Lansing, Michigan
• Sponsored by: Biotechnology Business Consultants
• Additional Information: http://www.sbirworld.com/Conferences/eventDetails.asp?ConfId=2805