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 […]
Engineering the Future of Health Tech: Insights from Serial Entrepreneurs
Join serial entrepreneurs Maha Sallam (VuEssence) and Lawrence Binder (VSurgic) for a candid conversation on what it takes to build and exit a successful health tech startup. With firsthand experience leading companies through acquisition and IPO, they’ll share how the industry has evolved, what’s changed in the startup playbook, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re […]
Navigating SBIR/STTR Funding with Kelly S. Wylam (Virtual Seminar)
Navigating SBIR/STTR Funding with Kelly S. Wylam (Virtual Seminar) THU, JUL 10 | 12-1:30 PM Explore how to access SBIR/STTR funding to advance your research toward real-world impact. We hope you’ll join us for these informative sessions designed to support your translational research journey. Registration is required: https://lnkd.in/eUzbwGaM
IP Law
Public disclosure can be the downfall of many inventions—don’t let it happen to yours! Join us for an eye-opening seminar on why you might be able to patent your idea but still be unable to make or sell it. Learn how to navigate disclosure pitfalls and safeguard your innovation.