Events

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 […]

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 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.

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 […]

The Life Science Washington Annual Summer Social is the life science bash of the summer, featuring great music, tasty food, and beverages.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

LSWI is announcing two new grant programs, the SBIR/STTR Matching Fund and Washington Competes, to expand the pipeline of diverse and early-stage companies located throughout Washington. Each new grant program will have an information session when the full solicitation is released on June 23, 2023. Please contact elizabeth@lswinstitute.org to register.

The East West Life Science Summit is an annual conference that fosters and strengthens the vibrant life science organizations, healthcare providers, and public institutions throughout Washington state. This year’s theme is Innovating Throughout Our Rural and Underserved Communities. During the Summit, we’ll explore expanding access to healthcare, clinical trials, and research to areas outside of […]