Past Events
Brains, Cells, & Immune Systems: 20 Years of Impact at the Allen Institute
Celebrate the Allen Institute’s 20th anniversary with an evening of science! After a series of engaging short talks, enjoy appetizers and beverages while meeting the scientists and getting an up-close, hands-on look at some of their scientific tools and data. This free public event is recommended for high school to adult audiences. Virtual participation is available via Zoom or YouTube for […]
Corporate Partnering & Licensing: Nuts and Bolts
Join Cooley partner Kate Hillier for a lunch and learn session hosted by Life Science Washington Institute that will cover the ins and outs of corporate partnering and licensing for life science companies. The virtual event will review the company life cycle and the role of partnering and licensing within it, as well as explore […]
Essentials for SBIR/STTR Proposals -NIH Deep Dive
Join Life Science Washington Institute in September, for part two of our grant writing bootcamp to help demystify SBIR/STTR funding routes. This series is for anyone interested in learning more about SBIR and STTR funding opportunities and those who want to effectively compete for these awards to develop and commercialize innovative technologies. The bootcamp serves […]
Navigating a Path to Liquidity in Today’s Climate
Funding in the biotech/medtech/diagnostics industries have experienced significant volatility over the last couple years. Despite recent hardships in life sciences, people are optimistic about the future. Join us for a discussion with capital markets partner Amanda Rose and M&A partner Victoria Lupu from Fenwick on the different paths to liquidity, from public offerings to strategic […]
From the Laboratory to Leadership – Virtual Fall Program #1
From the Laboratory to Leadership program develops the skills and knowledge of first time and developing managers in life science companies, taking them from competent technical managers to capable business leaders.
Venture Capital in Medtech
Join Starfish Medical for the webinar Venture Capital in Medtech – The State of Deal Making in 2023. Get insights from Healthcare and Medtech VCs Sam Ifergan, Founder and Managing Partner of iGan Partner; Randy Scott, Partner and Co Founder, HealthQuest Capital; and Dan Kidle, Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures, as they share their perspectives […]
Life Science Washington Annual Summer Social 2023
The Life Science Washington Annual Summer Social is the life science bash of the summer, featuring great music, tasty food, and beverages.
SBIR 101
The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program provides seed money to small businesses who are developing cutting edge technologies that may help federal agencies meet their research and development needs. If you are an R&D firm or developing high tech you may be a good match for this program. Our virtual presentation will cover the […]
Life Science Washington HR Connect Summer Gathering 2023
Join Life Science Washington (LSW) HR Connect for a relaxing evening of appetizers, drinks, and conversations with your HR peers, all while enjoying beautiful views of Lake Union. To attend this event, you must be an HR professional of an LSW core member company or research institution. Contact Kathleen Goodfellow at execasst@lifesciencewa.org to find out your membership […]
Alliance of Angels Panel: Trends and Capital Raising for Life Science Startups
Join investors Maren Nelson (Alliance of Angels), Joe Horsman (Madrona Venture Partners) and Eric Larsen (Alliance of Angels) for a panel discussion on trends in digital health/computational biology, regulatory pathways for devices and drugs, economics for reimbursements and beneficiary vs. payer, and fundraising best practices in current market conditions.