SSTI Webinars are a great way to stay up to date on the major issues and initiatives impacting technology-based economic development. The live interactive webinars provide a convenient and cost-effective platform to learn about new approaches and tools that can help you in your work. This informative and educational webinar series is hosted by SSTI staff, thought leaders, and colleagues from around the country with relevant experience and knowledge.
What to Expect
In-depth examinations of current state and regional approaches to financing startup companies, crowdfunding, and commercializing university research, among others.
Strategies for successful economic transformation through intelligent, strategic investments in tech-based economic development.
Stimulating dialogue and thought-provoking exchange among your peers from across the country.
Upcoming Webinars
Entrepreneurship Development: Supporting biomedical and health tech startups
March 18, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free
This month’s call will feature Nancy Lowery from the Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation's Innovation Center. Nancy will share an overview of the Innovation Center's work supporting biomedical and health tech startups in Texas, including how they approach company recruitment and outreach to build out their ecosystem. Her presentation will be followed by questions and open discussion.
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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential: A conversation with Professor Albert N. Link and Professor Donald S. Siegel, recipients of the 2026 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research
April 8, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free
During this session, we’ll examine the foundational contributions of Albert Link and Donald Siegel to technology transfer and innovative entrepreneurship, specifically their work unlocking the entrepreneurial potential of universities and public institutions.
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Lab-to-Market: Creating a multi-state investment forum
Tuesday, April 14, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Free
Rich Bendis of BioHealth Innovation, Inc. will discuss how to build and maintain a successful multi-state investment forum, working with state economic development agencies, public and private universities, and private-sector partners. Following Q&A, we'll have an open discussion about issues facing the technology commercialization community.
Register here.