The Roundup – February 2, 2023

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February 2, 2023
Connecticut Innovations (CI) announced that it invested $10 million in early-stage companies and fund of funds during the second quarter of its 2023 fiscal year, ending December 31, 2022. You can read the whole story here.

CI is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and the leading source of financing and ongoing support for Connecticut’s innovative, growing companies.
BIO International Convention, Boston, June 5-8
BioCT and Connecticut’s biotechnology partners are thrilled to announce Connecticut’s 2023 Pavilion at the BIO International Convention showcasing the state’s growing life sciences industry to the global biotechnology industry.

Interested in participating in the Connecticut Pavilion?
Participating companies receive one exhibitor pass which provides access to the convention’s exhibit floor as well as access to open area tables and seating within the Pavilion and the opportunity to use the Pavilion as a ‘home base’ for meetings and networking during the convention. Cost: $2,000

Please contact Kelley Gipson to reserve your spot today! Reservation deadline: 2/20. Exhibitor partnering and additional exhibitor passes are available for an additional fee(s).

Interested in sponsoring the Connecticut Pavilion?
There are a variety of sponsorship packages available this year to showcase your support for Connecticut and make the most of your attendance at the convention. Please click here to learn more. Sponsorships are available on a first come, first serve basis.

The 2023 Connecticut BIO Convention Pavilion is being supported by BioCT, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Innovations, and AdvanceCT, as well as many other state partners.

Intervening for Yourself & Others – Hosted by WIB-National & Unconscious Bias Project) 

TODAY, February 2, 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join WIB-National and the Unconscious Bias Project (UBP) for this custom presentation perfect for WIB members exploring their role in making change. No one wants to be racist, sexist, or prejudiced in general. Yet simply living in the world exposes you to negative…

Preparing for Entrepreneurship | Data: What the Innovation Community Expects – Hosted by ABCT 

TODAY, February 2, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Entrepreneurs develop pitches and decks as foundational tools to build a new venture. This foundation is built on data: competitor analysis, market size, prices, product plan timing, resumes/CV’s and money. What data do universities, angel investors, venture…

BIO CEO & Investor Conference 

Monday, February 6 – Thursday, February 9

Now in its 25th year, the BIO CEO & Investor Conference fuels the biotech industry as a premier event for C-Suite leaders and the investor and banking communities, focused on established and emerging publicly traded and select private biotech companies.

Nurturing Confidence: The Path Through Courage and Authenticity – Hosted by WEST

Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

“I wish I had more confidence to share my ideas freely at the workplace”, “I want my colleagues to see me as someone capable and confident”, “I don’t want to take up the next promotion because I don’t feel confident to be in the limelight”, “Everyone is such an…