idea2IMPACT BootCamp – Spring 2021 – Applications Open

“idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products,” hosted on Coursera, is now accepting applications for the Spring 2021 cohort. (Apply Here)  This course will provide foundational content for taking an idea step by step through the translational process to maximize impact for an intended audience. It is a great […]

idea2IMPACT BootCamp – Spring 2021 Cohort

“idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products,” hosted on Coursera, Spring 2021 Cohort is now underway. This course provides foundational content for taking an idea step by step through the translational process to maximize impact for an intended audience. It is a great way to become familiar with technology […]

AUTM Annual Meeting

Virtual

Join the Largest Gathering of Academic Tech Transfer Pros AUTM is the non-profit leader in efforts to educate, promote and inspire professionals to support the development of academic research that changes the world and drives innovation forward. Our community is comprised of more than 3,000 members who work in more than 800 universities, research centers, […]

VentureWell OPEN Conference

Virtual Online

VentureWell's OPEN gathers together representatives from across the I&E spectrum to share stories, start new collaborations, and learn emerging best practices. OPEN 2021 offers a dynamic virtualized conference experience featuring three days of immersive sessions, ample networking opportunities, and special events like the OPENMinds Showcase, Sustainability Award presentation, powerful speakers, and a poster session that will allow attendees […]

Pitching: Get It Together

Virtual

This interactive webinar will help startup founders build a captivating pitch that communicates their business solution's potential. Register. Ask any startup founder how they feel about pitching their business, and you'll immediately see them roll their eyes. Unfortunately, pitching is a necessary evil in entrepreneurship and isn't going anywhere. Instead of complaining about (or hyperventilating […]

Free

2021 ADA State of the Science Conference

Virtual

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA, this State of the Science Conference will highlight research related to successes and challenges in fulfilling the promise of the ADA. Each day the […]

Free

Healthcare Safety Challenge Final Pitch Competition

Virtual

Medical errors are a persistent problem in healthcare. In fact, prior to COVID-19, medical errors were the third leading cause of death in the U.S, contributing to about 250,000 deaths per year. We need innovative ideas to improve outcomes and to save time, money, and lives. The JHF Healthcare Safety Challenge found the most exciting […]

Real Talk – Pitch It ‘Til You Make It

Virtual

During April's Real Talk, we'll hear firsthand from tried-and-tested founders who have pitched their business ideas countless times before and persevered. George Cook and Gabriela (Gaby) Isturiz are ready to share their pitching victories, hiccups, and nightmares. Not every pitch ends with a million-dollar investment, and our featured founders—who these days are more often on the receiving end of […]