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 

Lab-to-Market Subcommunity Meeting 
February 17, 2:00 p.m. EST 
Free 
 
SSTI will host an open, member-driven discussion reflecting on what we heard at AUTM’s annual meeting in Seattle—key trends, notable news, and what it all might mean for lab-to-market efforts going forward. 
 
Register here

 

TBED Community of Practice: Innovation Finance
February 18, 2:00 p.m. EST 
Free 
 
Kaylee Williams will join us from InnoVenture Iowa to discuss publicly funded venture investments with an industry-focused strategy. InnoVenture Iowa is the investment arm of BioConnect Iowa, a state-sponsored organization focused on innovative startups in bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. This session will be of interest to TBED professionals working to meet the needs of companies in different industries, leveraging partners to curate investment pipelines, and wrestling with competing market forces.

Register here