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
TBED CoP Lab-to-Market: Rebuilding incubators
July 14, 2:00 P.M. EDT
Free
Anthony Durante, Director of New Ventures at the University of Maine and former board member of the International Business Innovation Association, will share his experiences running business incubators for over 15 years. He’ll tell us about rebuilding flailing incubator programs and running self-sustaining programs, among other topics. Following Q&A, we’ll have a roundtable discussion.
TBED CoP Entrepreneurship Development: Accelerating startups in energy mobility & quantum
July 22, 3:00 p.m.
Free
Join us for a conversation with Tasia Malakasis, CEO of CO.LAB, a Chattanooga-based accelerator that helps early-stage startups in energy mobility and quantum access capital, mentors, and pilot opportunities with corporate partners. We’ll discuss what it takes to support startups working in these emerging tech spaces, including the practical challenges of matching them with real-world pilot opportunities.
Register here.
TBED CoP Innovation Finance Community: Raising private capital and generating returns with an impact
Jul 28, 2:00 P.M. EDT
Free
Please join us to hear from Launch NY President and CEO Marnie LaVigne as she shares her experiences raising and managing capital with a purpose in upstate New York. Launch NY is a non-profit VDO and CDFI dedicated to supporting high-growth potential startup businesses with capital and mentorship.
Register here.