Understanding Early Stage Fundraising Instruments and Incentive Equity Awards
Join us to learn more about the various types of equity and equity-like instruments available when bringing early team members and seed investors into your start-up company. This Lunch & Learn session will focus on understanding the vocabulary and key terms of common types of documents used in seed financing, including Simple Agreements for Future […]
Research to Impact: NSF I-Corps Expert Panel
Want to learn more about I-Corps? Hear how I-Corps can benefit your research projects from an expert panel of peers! The NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) supports scientists and engineers who want their discoveries to move beyond the lab. The program provides training, mentorship, and up to $50,000 in funding to help researchers assess market potential […]
Venture Funding 101
Learn the fundamentals of venture funding from a private equity investor. Join Michael Kramer, Principal at K3 Investments, for a focused session on the fundamentals of venture funding. This workshop will cover how to effectively pitch to investors, what criteria funders prioritize, and practical insights to help you secure capital and position your venture […]
How to Access $3B+ in Non-Dilutable, Small Business Funding
Learn how SBIR & STTR helps fund innovative research and how to access over $3 billion in non-dilutable funding. Hosted at Florida Small Business Development Center (SDBC) at Florida A&M University This presentation provides a basic introduction to the purpose, eligibility requirements and structure of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small business […]
Trademark Fundamentals: What Startups Should Know Sooner Rather Than Later
Trademark Fundamentals: What Startups Should Know Sooner Rather Than Later Learn the fundamentals of trademarks, including what they are, why they are important to your startup, how to choose one that’s likely to be approved by the United States Patent & Trademark Office, and a step-by-step overview of the filing and registration process. You’ll also […]
3rd Annual Discovery Challenge
FSU’s Annual Startup Pitch Competition! Please join us for FSU’s 3rd Annual Discovery Challenge! FSU startups compete in a Shark Tank style pitch competition for up to $50,000 in cash prizes. Audience members will get in on the action to pick the company they think can go the distance with an Audience Choice award.
IGNITE After Hours: Fall Kickoff
Ready to Kick Off the Fall? Join us for IGNITE After Hours—a networking mixer where Tallahassee’s brightest minds in business, entrepreneurship, science, and tech come together to connect, collaborate, and unwind. Stop by IGNITE Tallahassee for great conversations, great company, and a drink (or two) on us. Bring your business cards—and your hottest takes on how the football […]
Access to Capital for Startups
Join Chris Edwards, Leon County Market President at MidSouth Bank, for Access to Capital for Startups—an informed conversation on how founders can tap into banking support. This is your chance to hear directly from a banking leader about the resources available to early-stage businesses and how to position your venture for funding success. Whether you’re just starting out […]
NSF ART institutional Programs PIs Annual Meeting – May 6-7, 2025
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A Montana Story: Farming to Photonics
Trent Berg, Montana native and Montana State University (MSU) alumnus (2004 BS in CS, 2009 MS in ECE), has been a visionary pioneer in Montana’s photonics ecosystem. Trent will review his personal journey from northeastern Montana to MSU, from Bridger Photonics to founding Blackmore Sensors & Analytics to now leading the Aurora Innovations team in […]