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SUMMARY:NCI SBIR/STTR WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Are you developing a promising cancer-focused technology and seeking funding to advance it toward commercialization? Join the National Cancer Institute’s Small Business Innovation Research Development Center for an informational webinar on how early-stage companies\, academic spinouts\, and entrepreneurial researchers can access funding and commercialization support from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). \nThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are a critical source of non-dilutive federal funding for early-stage companies. NCI SBIR/STTR programs provide approximately $200 million annually to U.S. small businesses advancing innovative cancer technologies\, including therapeutics\, diagnostics\, devices\, digital health tools\, and research technologies. In addition to funding\, the NCI SBIR Development Center offers a range of commercialization resources to help small businesses bring their products to market. \nJoin the Workshop to Learn About:\n\nSBIR/STTR grant programs at the National Cancer Institute\nFunding opportunities for cancer-focused startups and academic spinouts\nTips for writing competitive SBIR/STTR grant proposals\nCommercialization resources for applicants and awardees\n\nSpeaker Information:\nDr. Jonathan Franca-Koh is the Team Lead and Program Director at the NCI SBIR Development Center\, overseeing SBIR and STTR grants focused on cancer therapeutics and research tools. Dr. Franca-Koh plays an active role in several center initiatives\, including investor forums\, workshops\, and targeted funding opportunities\, and represents the NCI on the trans-NIH REACH program. He earned a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of London’s Institute of Cancer Research\, completed postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins and the J. Craig Venter Institute\, and has an MBA from Johns Hopkins focused on finance and healthcare innovation. \nDr. Swamy Tripurani is a Program Director at the NCI SBIR Development Center. He is responsible for managing a portfolio of grants and contracts that support the development of innovative cancer therapeutics\, digital health technologies\, and therapeutic devices by small businesses. Prior to joining the NCI\, Dr. Tripurani served for eight years as a Senior Research Scientist and Product Quality Assessor within the U.S. FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research\, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality Research. He earned his Ph.D. in Genetics and Developmental Biology from West Virginia University and completed postdoctoral research training focused on gynecologic cancers and reproductive disorders at Baylor College of Medicine. \nTo register for the 1-on-1 meetings with the NIH/NCI Program Directors\, please contact Valentina Bastidas-Salazar at valentina.bastidassalazar@ucf.edu. \nPlease note: Space for the 1-on-1 meetings with the NIH/NCI Program Directors is limited.
URL:https://incubator.ucf.edu/event/nci-sbir-sttr-workshop/
LOCATION:GuideWell Innovation Center\, 6555 Sanger Rd\,\, Orlando\, FL\, 32827\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:An energizing opportunity to connect with our entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and community partners while exploring fresh ideas\, emerging trends\, and new possibilities for growth. Join us this fall for meaningful conversations\, valuable connections\, and inspiration designed to move innovation forward. \nAt the Fall Innovation Showcase\, you’ll: \n\nMeet and learn about the more than two dozen new companies in the Incubation Program\,\nHear from the companies that graduated from the UCF Business Incubation Program recently\,\nBe introduced to the new Million Dollar Club\, the client companies that earned more than $1 million in revenue last year.\n\nFood\, drink and great networking also await at the Fall Innovation Showcase. Register today. \nSchedule of events: \n\n3 p.m.: Networking begins with the new client showcase\n4:30 p.m.: Program begins\n\nMeet the new client companies\nGraduation ceremony\nGraduation company discussion\nMillion-dollar company awards\n\n\n5:30 p.m.: Networking resumes
URL:https://incubator.ucf.edu/event/fall-innovation-showcase/
LOCATION:Central Florida Tech Grove\, 12809 Science Dr\, Orlando\, FL\, 32826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research Park Incubator,Incubator Events
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