SSTI Webinars are a great way to stay up to date on the major issues and initiatives impacting technology-based economic development. The live interactive webinars provide a convenient and cost-effective platform to learn about new approaches and tools that can help you in your work. This informative and educational webinar series is hosted by SSTI staff, thought leaders, and colleagues from around the country with relevant experience and knowledge.

What to Expect 

 

In-depth examinations of current state and regional approaches to financing startup companies, crowdfunding, and commercializing university research, among others. 

 

Strategies for successful economic transformation through intelligent, strategic investments in tech-based economic development. 

Stimulating dialogue and thought-provoking exchange among your peers from across the country.

 

Upcoming Webinars 

 

Lab-to-Market subcommunity meeting: Exploring Innovation and Commercialization 
January 20, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free  

Pushparajah Thavarajah and Mark Roth of the Clemson University Research Foundation will discuss their recent NSF I-Corps short course: Lean LaunchPad. This methodology helps researchers, students, and entrepreneurs learn how to evaluate the commercial potential of an idea.  

Register here.

 

TBED Community of Practice: Innovation Finance 
January 28, 3:00 p.m. EST
Free 

Join us to learn more about a new state-backed venture capital fund in Utah. Director of Fund Operations for the Nucleus Fund Kristin Wihera will discuss the fund's mission, deep-tech strategy, unique operational approach, connection to higher education, and integration with other resources aiming to drive Utah's innovation economy.  

Register here. 

 

TBED Community of Practice: Innovation Finance
February 18, 2:00 p.m. EST 
Free 
 
Kaylee Williams will join us from InnoVenture Iowa to discuss publicly funded venture investments with an industry-focused strategy. InnoVenture Iowa is the investment arm of BioConnect Iowa, a state-sponsored organization focused on innovative startups in bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. This session will be of interest to TBED professionals working to meet the needs of companies in different industries, leveraging partners to curate investment pipelines, and wrestling with competing market forces.

Register here.