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Accelerator Programs

There's Still Time to Sign up for Accelerate!


Not sure what the next step is in your business venture? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently accepting applications for its virtual fall Accelerate cohort which begins Tuesday, October 5. Accelerate is open to Oregon teams and/or teams with a connection to OSU who want to launch a high-growth business or want to explore the commercialization potential of a technology. Upon completion of the nine-week program, teams will have: an elevator pitch, a five minute pitch deck completed, product market validation, feedback from many mentors, and more. Each session runs for two hours from 3pm-5pm on Tuesdays.

Application deadline: Friday, September 24th. Apply now!
New entrepreneurs and CEOs: Have you ever wondered when exactly you need a CPA, and what they can do for your business? Annual taxes, sure, but what else? Or maybe you have a C Corp or an LLC and you suddenly find yourself in over your head when it comes to stock options, tax credits, company valuations, and making sure your financials are compliant? Join us on Wednesday, September 22 from 12:00 - 1:00pm for a conversation with Peter Buss, CPA and Income Tax Partner at KBF Certified Public Accountants. You'll get to hear us ask Peter some important accounting questions as well as the opportunity to ask your most pressing CPA questions!

Register now for this free event!

Fall 2021 Iterate Application Coming Soon!


Do you have a business idea but need some help? We're offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers, entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea or technology that could become a sellable product or service but aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market, and more. Iterate consists of four workshops on WEDNESDAYS that build on each other: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, and Nov. 17, all from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open to OSU and non-OSU members.

Application will open in late September. Learn more here. 

Funding Opportunities


$50K - $100K SBIR/STTR Matching Program Accepting Applications


Business Oregon and the Oregon Innovation Council have opened a Request for Proposals for matching grants available to Oregon companies that received Federal SBIR/STTR Awards. This is a great opportunity to complement federal dollars (up too $100K) and better position your company for future fundraising and growth after the federal grant is completed!

Completed applications are due by 11:59pm PST on Thursday, Oct. 14.

More information and application details.

University Innovation Research Fund (UIRF) Matching Funds Available Now for OSU Faculty


The UIRF Fund can be used as match for federal proposals that require financial match for projects that will support innovation or commercialization of technology at the universities that has a direct or potential connection to economic development. Projects must require a match of at least $250,000 to access the Fund.

The projects should align with priority industries, such as advanced manufacturing, high technology, outdoor gear and apparel, health care innovation, food and beverage, and forestry and wood products.

Only open to OSU faculty. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. 

Eligibility criteria and submission guidelines.


Applications are Open for a Chance at a $25,000 Investment


The City of Beaverton, the West Side Startup Fund, and OTBC worked together to create the Beaverton Startup Challenge. Each year they select five Startup Challenge companies who receive a $25,000 investment to build their business. Their 30 Challenge companies have turned these small initial investment into more than $55 million in follow-on funding.  Do you have a startup that's looking to grow? Apply now, you just might be selected!   

Applications accepted through September 30. Learn more and apply.


Compete to Share in Over $250,000 in Cash and Awards


The eleventh annual Baylor New Venture Competition is happening on March 24-26, 2022 at Baylor University's Foster Campus for Business and Innovation. This business plan and elevator pitch competition showcases collegiate student created, managed and led ventures from across the globe. 

Applications accepted through November 1st. Learn more and apply.

Upcoming Events & Programs


18th Annual BVC has Virtual and In-Person Options


Now in its 18th year, BVC, hosted by Economic Development for Central Oregon, is one of the largest angel conferences in the country. Over the past five years, more than $10 million has been invested in 40 companies as a result of the conference. This year’s conference will take place October 21-22, 2021, gathering entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders.

Additionally, Tonsil Tech, a medical device company co-founded by OSU's Sydney Forbes, are among the Early Stage semi-finalists that will compete at the September 23rd PubTalk (register here)!

In-person and virtual tickets now available.


Science Pub (Virtual):
 How to Teach a Two-Legged Robot
to Stand, Walk, Run, Hop and Skip


This talk, given by OSU's Alan Fern, will present recent advances by the Dynamic Robot Laboratory at Oregon State University that brings us much closer to achieving reliable bipedal robot locomotion in natural environments. These advances are a result of combining carefully engineered "animal-like" robot legs with machine learning for teaching the robot to control the legs. This novel approach has allowed for the Cassie robot, developed by Agility Robotics, to reliably stand, walk, run, hop, skip, traverse stairs, and handle novel disturbances in the environment. The talk will cover the journey to these recent results and highlight important future challenges that lie ahead.

Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 6pm. RSVP today!


Multiple Upcoming NSF Informational Webinars


- NSF Proposal and Award Policy Update Webinar for the research community on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST.

NSF Partnerships for Innovation Q&A Session on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST.

- NSF Fall 2021 Virtual Grants Conference takes place October 4 - 9, 2021.

Virtual Social Hour Spotlighting the Future of Femtech


OHSU is bringing together some great folks to celebrate innovation in women's health. Connect with fellow providers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are excited about advancing women’s health and hear from two rising stars in digital health and medtech. Spotlights will include Melissa Hanna, Co-founder and CEO of Mahmee, and Holly Rockweiler, Co-founder and CEO of Madorra

Tuesday, September 28th, 4-5 pm PT. More information and free event registration.

Deadline Approaching for Chance to Compete for an Equitable Investment


In its 6th year, Pitch Oregon is TiE Oregon’s marquee event, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors each year. New this year, they are welcoming companies from around the Pacific Northwest to apply and applicants will compete for an equitable investment!

Applicants in the following categories will have the opportunity to receive an equitable investment. These applicants should generate TTM of at least $250,000 or have raised external capital of at least $250,000:
  • Software / Tech Enabled
  • Life Science:
  • Clean Technology
Applications close September 30th. Learn more and apply.

Virtual PNW Startup Showcase & Social on October 12


Interested in meeting like-minded students and community members involved in entrepreneurship and product development? If so, join the conversation at the PNW Startup Showcase & Social!

Hosted by eight great regional universities, the PNW Startup Showcase & Social exhibits emerging startups driven by students, faculty, staff, and alums.  You will have the opportunity to listen to teams pitch and network with your peers, while getting inspired to pursue your great idea. You may even find a team to work with at the team formation session hosted during the second hour, or discover new startup support resources at our partner booths!

October 12 from 10am - 12pm. RSVP here.

Oregon & Washington Women's Farm2Food Accelerator


Ready to grow your food or beverage business? Beginning in November 2021, this online accelerator will help women farmers and entrepreneurs with food and beverage products explore expanding into new markets.  Participants will receive training in marketing, product development, food safety, and packaging and labeling. The Accelerator will help women farmers and entrepreneurs launch new products or enhance existing products. Forty (40) spots will be available for the Oregon and Washington class.

Applications close October 15th. Visit their site for more details and to apply.


From Strategic Plan to Execution: Chartering a Course for Your Start-Up's Exit Event ( Live Webinar) 


Join expert attorney Christopher T. Turek of Greenberg Traurig’s Corporate Practice in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, and entrepreneur and nationally recognized authority on technology transfer venture creation Gerard Eldering, CEO of Perfusion Medical, when they delve into exit planning, the types of exits and the pros and cons of each, determining the right time to exit, and much more.

Wednesday, October 6 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET. Register and learn more.

TechConnect Innovation Summit: One Ticket to Access Them All


The innovation event of 2021 - Join eight integrated innovation programs, connecting top researchers, startups, federal S&T initiatives, industry tech-scouts and funding opportunities. One registration gives you access to all eight programs Oct 18-21 in DC!

Register today to find your next partner or funder!

News Updates

OSU-led Coalition on I&E in Promotion and Tenure Featured in Science!


A coalition of over 65 universities and a dozen national organizations being led by Oregon State University is working to gain the inclusive recognition of innovation and entrepreneurship in promotion and tenure guidelines and processes. This month our working group's Policy Forum piece was published in Science!

Read the full Science article here.


OSU Startup Inpria was Acquired!


"Corvallis-based materials startup Inpria Corp. is being acquired by JSR Corp, one of the company’s strategic partners and investors. Inpria, which is an Oregon State University spinout, develops metal oxide-based material that will allow semiconductor companies to make smaller chips and features using the next-generation manufacturing process of extreme ultraviolet lithography."
 
Over the years, OSU Advantage has focused on building our relationship, and supporting their success. Examples include:
  • The IP licensing agreement and a grant through the university venture development fund
  • Providing them access to service and testing at OSU
  • Access to talent (a number of OSU graduates are employed with Inpria)
  • Built labs within the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute that retained the company in Oregon and created a dynamic environment for other startups and faculty to engage.
Keep an eye out for a press release from OSU and Inpria. In the meantime, checkout this article from Portland Inno!


SBIR/STTR Assistance Program Funded for the 9th Year


VertueLab is please to announce they have received a continuation of their Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST) award from the U.S. Small Business Association for their SBIR/STTR Assistance program to continue to help Oregon small businesses across ALL industries and technologies learn about and compete for SBIR/STTR seed funding.

The FAST funding will be used in Oregon for:
  • SBIR-specific outreach and training events
  • One-on-one consulting for funding matchmaking and proposal preparation
  • Dedicated grant writing and proposal submission support
  • Help with registrations, answers to questions and much more!
More SBIR/STTR resources available here.
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