Workshop on Non-Dilutive Funding

Date/Time
Date(s) - 23 Jun 2014
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The FreeMind Group and CONNECT are pleased to invite you to a full day of non-dilutive funding activities on June 23rd at the Procopio Law offices

– 525 B Street, Suite 2200 –

Participation is FREE of charge

Seating is limited, so please register in advance to reserve

AGENDA

Non-dilutive Funding During the BIO International Convention

08:00 – 08:30	Pre-Conference Workshop – RO1 for CompaniesAyal Ronen Vice President, FreeMind Group	SBIR/STTR awards account for roughly $750M directed at small businesses. An additional $600M are awarded through other mechanisms. Learn from the experts how to maximize your funding potential
08:30 – 09:00	Breakfast and Networking
09:00 – 09:15	Welcome Remarks CONNECTGreg Mckee CEO, CONNECT	CONNECT is a regional program that catalyzes the creation of innovative technology and life sciences products in San Diego County by linking inventors and entrepreneurs with the resources they need for success

09:15 – 10:15	Presentation: Non-Dilutive Funding Driving Innovation in the Private Sector Ram May-Ron Managing Partner, FreeMind Group	For profit entities are eligible for the majority of the $50B allocated annually via non-dilutive sources of funding which are considered a powerful force driving innovation in the private sector. Learn more during the presentation by Ram May-Ron from the FreeMind Group
10:15 – 10:30	Break
10:30 – 11:00	Presentation: IP Protection in an “Open Science” Environment Michael Kinkelaar Partner at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch	The Bayh-Dole Act which has protected and encouraged transformative, breakthrough research. However, it was not originally designed with “Open Science” in mind. When should institutions seek outside IP counsel? Share your experiences and join this discussion
11:00 – 12:00	Meet a non-dilutive funding expert	To schedule a 1×1 meeting with a funding expert click here
12:00 – 1:00 pm	Break
1:00 – 2:00 pm	Presentation: Non-Dilutive Sources of Funding for Non-US ApplicantsAyal Ronen Vice President, FreeMind Group	Every year NIH alone awards over $1,3B to non-US organizations. Learn how to target such sources as well as maximize your chances for award
2:00 – 4:00 pm	Meet a non-dilutive funding expert	To schedule a 1×1 meeting with a funding expert click here

STAY CONNECTED

To schedule a 1×1 meeting with a member of the FreeMind team, please email Carla Hamoy

at: carla@freemindconsultants.com or call: 617-648-0340 ext 249