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: Exploring Innovation and Commercialization 
January 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EST
Free  

Pushparajah Thavarajah and Mark Roth of the Clemson University Research Foundation will discuss their recent NSF I-Corps short course: Lean LaunchPad. This methodology helps researchers, students, and entrepreneurs learn how to evaluate the commercial potential of an idea.