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2023 Annapolis Day
Join the Maryland Tech Council, top tech and life sciences leaders, and state policymakers for the 2nd Annual Advocacy Summit and Leadership Dinner Thursday, January 19th in Annapolis.
8 AM – 3 PM
Advocacy Summit
The Maryland Tech Council’s Advocacy Summit enables industry leaders to connect with elected officials, share insights on public policy, and learn how advocacy can make a difference in Annapolis. The program will include panel discussions, presentations, and a networking reception. Learn about leveraging advocacy with policymakers and opportunities to achieve legislative, regulatory and other policy objectives that advance the interests of tech and life sciences in Maryland.
5 PM – 8 PM
Cocktail Reception & Leadership Dinner
The Maryland Tech Council’s Leadership Dinner is a must-attend event for networking with colleagues and policymakers and discussing policy initiatives impacting tech and life sciences. MTC will also share its legislative priorities at the dinner.
Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur Investor Network
CONNECTpreneur's Virtual Rocket Pitch - The world's largest investor pitch events. Come learn, connect with others, and be inspired
Thursday, January 26th, 2023 – 11am-1pm ET
“Rocket Pitch + Power Networking,” a CONNECTpreneur Investor Network Virtual Event
CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World's Largest investor pitch events, with the largest attendance of accredited investors, VCs, private investors and angels.
Leveraging Tech Resources: The Entrepreneur's Point of View
Does your business have a technology based business idea? Is your business at an early stage and ready to navigate to the next level? Connect, network and learn how to overcome business and technical hurdles.
Hear from experts that will provide no-cost mentoring. Hear from entrepreneurs that have received mentoring and assistance. Gain useful insights to help you advance to the next level!
StartUp U: Business Model Canvas
Innovation is not always about new technology—in fact, many of today's leading companies like Amazon.com, Apple, and Netflix gained market advantages with business model innovation.
In this interactive class, you will learn the principles of the Business Model Canvas to understand, design, and differentiate your business model—whether you run a startup or an established business.
With examples and interactive exercises, you will come away with a better understanding of where your business model is today, and where you might want to take it tomorrow.
IBBR Maryland BioNetworking Summit
Please join us on Wednesday, February 8th from 6-8pm for a bioscience-focused networking event series designed to highlight the area’s unique life science ecosystem and to promote interactions between its diverse stakeholders. Sponsored and organized by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) – a joint partnership between the University of Maryland and NIST – and the Universities at Shady Grove, the event will bring together scientists from academia, government, and industry for an evening of science, networking, and socializing. The keynote speaker for the inaugural BioNetworking Summit on February 8th will be Dr. Peter Marks, Director, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA where he will present “Advancing Cell and Gene Therapy to the Next Level”.
This in-person evening event will consist of a talk followed by a networking social with refreshments at the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Education Facility at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville. Registration is free but required.
Info Session for HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge
Hosted by the Center for Leadership Education, HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge connects competitors with mentors who guide them through the process of writing a business plan and provides them the opportunity to pitch their new ventures to industry leaders and win up to $5,000 in prize money to take those ventures to the next level.
Join us for an information session to learn more before applying by Feb. 13.
EIR Feedback Day - February 15
This free 1:1 virtual session is an opportunity to discuss your company with experts in diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health and medical devices.
If you’re a growth-stage biohealth company looking for unbiased advice on your pitch deck, commercialization strategy, evidence development or entrepreneurial challenges, our EIRs can help.
To request a feedback session, please send a non-confidential pitch deck, and a short description of the input you’re seeking from the EIRs, to Sarah Miller smiller@biohealthinnovation.org
The requested information should be received by our office at least 2 weeks in advance, so that we can schedule the appropriate experts. Thank you!
IronGate Capital Advisors Private Investor Event
IronGate Capital Advisors Private Investor Event
Tue, February 28, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irongate-capital-advisors-private-investor-event-tickets-546447287547
IronGate is a venture capital platform that invests in dual-use cutting edge technologies that support the national security.
Please join us for a virtual private investor event on February 28th at 11:00am EST featuring IronGate Capital Advisors (“IronGate”). The current IronGate investment offering is for Qualified Purchasers* or representatives of Qualified Purchasers* only.
The security of the United States and its allies is increasingly dependent upon cutting edge technologies that will define 21st century conflict, geopolitical influence, and, in turn, economic strength. IronGate is focused on venture capital investment in companies developing these vital technologies.
Overview
IronGate is a venture capital platform that invests in dual-use technologies that support the national security and have broader applications in the commercial economy. The IronGate portfolio is composed of direct investments and partnership (fund) investments with a focus on cybersecurity, unmanned systems, critical infrastructure protection, space, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance), and artificial intelligence. For more information, visit IronGateVC.com.
Management
IronGate is managed by a diverse group of finance, technology, and national security professionals who leverage their collective experiences and long-standing relationships to source, diligence, and add value to exceptional investment opportunities.
Fund Vehicle and Traction
To date, IronGate has made 16 direct investments and 13 partnership investments that provide investors with participation in a growing portfolio of more than 150 innovative early-stage technology companies.
The current investment vehicle has surpassed $20 million in investor subscriptions with a soft cap of $50 million. The investment structure includes an attractive preferred return, a minimum investment of $250,000, and a three-year drawdown schedule.
Investors also enjoy access to direct co-investment opportunities alongside the fund; IronGate has completed nine such SPV (special purpose vehicle) structures to date.
The meeting will last one hour, including company presentation and Q&A session.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irongate-capital-advisors-private-investor-event-tickets-546447287547
For more information, please email Avery North at anorth@opus8.com.
You can register here on Eventbrite: https://irongatecapital.eventbrite.com
We will provide a confirmation along with a LINK to access this meeting on Zoom after you register.
*Under Section 2(a)(51) of the Investment Company Act, a “qualified purchaser” is a person holding $5 million or more in investments; a company holding $5 million or in investments owned by close family members; a trust, albeit not one formed specifically for the investment in question, holding $5 million or more in investments; an investment manager with $25 million or more under management; or a company holding $25 million or more in investments
Lessons in Raising Capital: A Look at Financing Strategy and Approach
Many parties are involved when a life sciences startup is raising capital. This program will explore strategic and tactical considerations of equity financing for life sciences companies from the legal, investor, and start up perspectives. The panel discussion will cover investor outreach, presentation materials and potential sources and types of equity capital.
The panelists will also explore how to raise equity at various stages of the company’s life cycle, and how navigate fundraising hurdles such as the due diligence process, costs and commonly negotiated terms.
Lunch will be provided.
Biotech Connector: Next-Generation Vaccine Formulation and Delivery
Register today for an exciting virtual Biotech Connector event focused on Next-generation Vaccine Formulation and Delivery.
Join fellow biotech professionals for this exclusive series that brings together the area biotech community for an inside look at local biotech advances. This Biotech Connector will be held in a hybrid format. You may join via Webex or in person.