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
Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential: A conversation with Professor Albert N. Link and Professor Donald S. Siegel, recipients of the 2026 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research
April 8, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free
During this session, we’ll examine the foundational contributions of Albert Link and Donald Siegel to technology transfer and innovative entrepreneurship, specifically their work unlocking the entrepreneurial potential of universities and public institutions.
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Lab-to-Market: Creating a multi-state investment forum
Tuesday, April 14, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free
Rich Bendis of BioHealth Innovation, Inc. will discuss how to build and maintain a successful multi-state investment forum, working with state economic development agencies, public and private universities, and private-sector partners. Following Q&A, we'll have an open discussion about issues facing the technology commercialization community.
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Entrepreneurship Development: Strengthening Regional Ecosystem Connections
Wednesday, April 29, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free
Join the Entrepreneurship Development subcommunity for a conversation about building stronger connections among the organizations supporting entrepreneurs in your community. This month's call features Andie Hines-Lagemann from Elevate Ventures, who will discuss their Ecosystem Exchanges, a series of regional convenings across Indiana that bring local ESOs and other ecosystem partners together for structured conversations about their regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. We'll hear how these gatherings worked and what came out of them. The call will also include time for participants to share their own experiences with similar efforts.
Register here.