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: Reflections from AUTM 2026
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.
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TBED Community of Practice: Innovation Finance: Industry-focused investments leverage historic strengths and create new opportunities
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
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Entrepreneurship Development: Overcoming challenges in innovation-driven startups
February 25, 3:00 p.m. EST
Free
Join us for our monthly Entrepreneurship Development subcommunity call to discuss challenges and strategies in supporting innovation-driven startups. These are peer-driven conversations where you can share what's working, talk through common challenges, and learn from others doing similar work across the field.
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Innovation Finance: How GRA Ventures grew to be one of Georgia’s largest VCs
March 12, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Connor Seabrook of the Georgia Research Alliance and the GRA Venture Fund. Connor will discuss the successes and lessons learned from GRA's long history of leading company formation and early-stage investment in Georgia. This is a great session to hear about working with universities, public-private venture funds, debt programs, and statewide entrepreneurship support efforts.
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