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February 2024
SCALEUP Maryland
The SCALEUP Maryland program is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Commerce and the T. Rowe Price Foundation. The Spring 2024 cohort begins on February 13 and concludes on May 7. The twelve week program is coached by seasoned entrepreneurs and business development professionals. Designed for owners and CEO's of companies with revenues up to $5M, the program provides the knowledge and tools needed to develop and execute a viable strategic growth plan. The program mentors the participants through plan…
Find out more »UnConference 2024: Rethink the Workplace
How will your business grow and thrive in the new workplace dynamic? Join fellow executives for conversations in: AI Automation Post-COVID Feb 22 - Half Day bwtech@UMBC Lunch & Happy Hour Attended by Founders/ Execs of SMB Intimate: Max 75 Attendees ONLY $35 The Workplace of the future will, by necessity, look nothing like the workplace we knew before 2020. To grow, stay competitive, and survive, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMB) have to make a non-linear jump from: how things…
Find out more »Life Science Process Validation Guidance: New Concepts, Purpose And Insight
Stephanie Brandford, Founder of Brayearst Validation Consulting, will highlight which processes typically require validation, emphasizing special processes and the criteria for making process validation decisions. Ms. Brandford will discuss the three critical stages of validation; Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). This is the core of process validation and you don't want to miss this. We'll discuss strategies for monitoring and controlling processes post-validation, addressing changes in process or product, and ensuring ongoing compliance. For the…
Find out more »A Brief Dive Into Generative AI – Applying Tools to Innovative Research
Join us for an engaging virtual talk with Dr. Doo, the Director of Innovation at the University of Maryland Medical Intelligent Imaging. She will discuss the latest innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on generative AI and entrepreneurship, and share insights from her experience as both a medical professional and an AI researcher.
Find out more »March 2024
NIH Technology Opportunity Webinar: An Adjuvanted Mucosal Subunit Vaccine for Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Infection
Register to attend a free NIH webinar. Attendees will learn about a new adjuvanted subunit mucosal COVID-19 vaccine. Study results show this new vaccine prevents SARS-CoV-2 transmission and infection. Most SARS-CoV-2 vaccines focus on delivering immunization through an intramuscular injection. This new technology combines an initial intramuscular injection with subsequent intranasal boost administration of a novel, molecular adjuvant nanoparticle formulation. The inventors will discuss this new intranasal vaccine formulation, the combined intramuscular prime and intranasal boost methodology, and results from…
Find out more »How To Pitch Investors To Get Funded
How to Pitch Investors to Get Funded. Learn what works from a start-up/scale-up expert who has managed 14 acquisitions, 9 successful exits, a company IPO, and raised $800M in funding. You only get one shot in front of potential investors, so: -Do you know the steps to successful fundraising? -Do you know what investors are truly focused on? -Is your pitch deck <10 slides and 4 minutes in length? -What is an epic fundraising story epic and do you have…
Find out more »WIB/GRID Exploring Frontiers – A Fireside Chat With Dr. Feyruz Rassool
Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation during Women's History Month as we speak with Dr. Feyruz Rassool, Co-Director of the Experimental Therapeutics Program at the University of Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore and a pioneer in DNA damage repair. We will delve into Dr. Rassool's remarkable life and career, including the challenges she has faced in a male-dominated field. We will hear about her experiences with diversity growing up overseas and learn how she has progressed through those challenges…
Find out more »The a-Twists and B-Turns of Recombinant Protein Production Conference
This meeting will bring together researchers with an interest in protein science—from academic researchers to protein production core facility staff— with the goal of discussing our common needs, challenges, and solutions to increase the efficiency of our work, the quality of our products, and the development of novel technologies for the future of protein science research. The event will feature an invited keynote speaker, short talks from selected abstracts, and poster presentations.
Find out more »Third Thursday
Join New Vertical Technologies for a lunch time business networking event and a discussion on AI and your business. Food and drinks will be available to order. This will be at Cult Classic Brewing on Kent Island.
Find out more »Women in Technology and Leadership Series #3 – Guest Speaker Kathy McKim
This interactive session is designed specifically for you, the remarkable women who are shaping the future of business at every level. We’ll be delving into practices of self-reflection, exploring how they can empower you to become an even more effective leader, and fostering an open discussion where we can all learn from each other’s experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned CEO or a rising star, there’s always space for growth, and together, we can unlock our full potential. So, get ready to share…
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