OBI at BVC! It was a great week in Bend for the Bend Venture Conference, organized by EDCO. We saw impressive life science pitches from Neurosom™ and SokoLife, with SokoLife earning the Early Stage Winner award. Oregon’s bioscience community is growing strong! #OBI4You#BVC2025
What a fantastic afternoon in Bend! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Accelerate Biotech Networking Lunch at Willamette Valley Vineyards during Bend Venture Conference. Grateful to sponsors The Biotech Collective and Tonkon Torp LLP for making it possible! #OBI4You
Missed our Lunch & Learn with Eric Schudiske, CEO of s2s Public Relations? He shared how life science & biotech startups can use AI to amplify their story and attract investors. Watch the recording: zurl.co/sgfGI
OBI’s Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour is back Nov 6 at 5:30 PM! Connect with founders, scientists & innovators — proudly sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine. Don’t miss it! 👉 zurl.co/ZfX79
OBI was proud to join the Oregon Life Sciences Annual Conference at PCC. Highlights included a stellar pitch from SurgiVance, Heather’s nomination for Bioscience Woman of the Year, Rep. Nyguen winning Legislator of the Year, and engaging panels with OBI alumni. #OBI4You
Learn how early-stage innovators can approach funding with confidence in “Powerful Partnering: Unlock Funding Through Better Conversations.” Watch now: zurl.co/XoNGC
✨ The OBI’s SOLD OUT Startup Spotlight Expo was a huge success!
Thanks to panelists Maureen McGee, Caitlin Vargas, Mark Brady, Tim Layton, Reps Darcia Grayber & Hai Pham, and sponsors Thermo Fisher, Davis Wright Tremaine, OHSU + more!
How can startups stand out in today’s noisy landscape? Join Eric Schudiske, CEO of s2s Public Relations, for a Lunch & Learn on AI-powered PR strategies for life science & biotech innovators. Free reg: zurl.co/he2Yl#OBI4You
Co-working desks are back at OBI! 🎉 Perfect for startups & affiliates who don’t need a private lab but want full incubator benefits: community, shared equipment, pro workspace & more. Get more info 👉 zurl.co/eeKrJ
Innovation doesn’t secure funding—strategic conversations do. Join OBI's Virtual Lunch & Learn with Jane Boutwell of Duarte, Inc. Learn to build trust, align your message, and avoid networking traps. Register: zurl.co/EnTeV
Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, an OBI and OTRADI alum, has raised new funds to advance cortisol-targeting therapies for Cushing’s and more. Founded by Dr. David Katz, Sparrow is driving innovation in Oregon biotech.
Catch the full recording of this session, presented by expert Elizabeth Gordon, and learn how the FDA helps speed up access to life-saving therapies. Watch now: zurl.co/mx7Hy #FDAPrograms#DrugDevelopment#OBI4You
We’re honored to be featured in Rep. Daniel Nguyen’s latest newsletter! His final Economic Development Tour stop brought him to OBI/OTRADI, where he toured Hemex Health & Keliomics—two startups leading health tech innovation.
