The Roundup – September 12, 2024

 

 

September 12, 2024
Welcome to BioCT’s Weekly Roundup! This week features news on member innovations, a professional development opportunity from FirstXFounder, and savings webinar from Fisher Scientific.

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Now Available: National Cancer Institute FY2025 SBIR Contract Solicitation

Are you developing ground-breaking cancer technology? The newly released FY2025 SBIR Contract Solicitation can help propel your innovation toward commercialization. This opportunity provides early-stage funding to small businesses developing cancer technologies in priority areas identified by the National Cancer Institute.

To learn more about this funding opportunity and associated NCI topic areas, watch the webinar recording.

The deadline to submit a proposal for this opportunity is Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. For more information, please visit the Current Contracts page or contact Tanya Renwick, contract analyst for the Office of Acquisitions, at ncioasbir@mail.nih.gov.

Save BIG with the BioCTEdge!

BioCT members can benefit from MassBio’s aggregated purchasing power through the exclusive BioCTEdge discount purchasing program. The Edge provides members with competitive discounts, preferred terms and conditions, and personalized customer service from leading suppliers of lab equipment and services as well as office products and supplies.

BioCT members save an average of 35% – 40% off retail pricingExplore the Edge program partners and offers here.

BioCT Innovation Commons has three 500 sq. ft. labs and five 1–3 person offices available. The Commons offer commercial-grade, turn-key labs, and offices at cost-effective prices with flexible lease terms. Experience a hassle-free, full-service professional space combined with a supportive community whose mission is to help you succeed.  Contact Kim Kelly, kkelly@bioCT.org, for more information.

Are you a connector with an understanding of the state’s ecosystem and life sciences community? Are you skilled at fundraising, building value and growing relationships? Are you ready to join a dynamic team? BioCT is hiring a Head of Membership and Development! To learn about this opportunity to advance BioCT’s mission, click here.

Build a Fundable Commercial Plan to Optimize your Venture Value
​Join the FirstXFounder Lifescience Masterclass on September 18 & 19 to gain invaluable insights and strategies for success. The Masterclass is ideal for ventures seeking growth and profitability strategies to ​maximize investment and company value, ​sell to customers and/or engage corporate partners, or to recruit team members.  Register here!

Register Now for the Connecticut Manufacturing Summit.
In addition to networking with other manufacturing enthusiasts, you’ll have the opportunity to check out an immersive technology exhibit brought to you by our friends at the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology. Click here to register by September 20.

Grand Opening Celebration

​Join Biolabs on September 25 for an evening of festivities, honored guests, and community spirit. Explore cutting-edge facilities, mingle with fellow science entrepreneurs and enthusiasts, and toast to the future of biotech. Register here!

Exclusive Cost Savings & Incentives!
Join Fisher Scientific on October 1 for an informative webinar designed to educate BioCT members about the exclusive cost savings and incentives available through your membership. The Fisher Scientific commercial team will show you step by step how to leverage these benefits to save money and enhance your purchasing experience. Register here!

2024 Annual Policy Summit – Hosted by GNHCC 
Tuesday, September 17, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Annual Policy Summit features facilitated discussions about policy issues that are relevant and meaningful to the business community. Each year, attendees hear perspectives on policies…
FirstXFounder Masterclass: Build a Fundable Commercial Plan to Optimize your Venture Value


Wednesday, September 18 – Thursday, September 19
The Masterclass is ideal for ventures seeking growth and profitability strategies to ​maximize investment and company value, sell to customers and/or, engage corporate partners, or to…

Smart Selections: Enhancing Business Operations with the Right IT Systems – Hosted by Marcum 

Wednesday, September 18, 1:00:pm  2:00pm
Choosing the right enterprise systems for your business is crucial for driving efficiency, growth, customer loyalty, and profitability. Join Marcum Technology for a comprehensive webinar…

BioCT’s Annual Bioscience and Beer Mixer + Special Edition Collaborative CT
Thursday, September 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us outside and 400+ life sciences colleagues at Stony Creek Brewery for a cash bar featuring a wide selection of extraordinary craft beers, ample networking, and complimentary pizza…

BioPath/The Jackson Laboratory Bioscience Careers Forum – Connecticut: Forging New Frontiers in the Life Sciences Industry 
Friday, September 20, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
This annual event is held in partnership with BioCT, and brings together over 150 guests, including students from throughout the state, educators, local and state-level lawmakers…

Pioneering Israeli Medicine Conference: Innovation for a Healthier Tomorrow
Sunday, September 22
This event showcases Israel’s groundbreaking innovations that have made it a global leader in healthcare, shares the latest advancements from the Israeli medical industry, and presents…

StartUp Westport Forum: Sustainable Success: Start-up and Investor Perspectives on B Corp and Public Benefit Corporations

Tuesday, September 24, 6:30pm  8:00pm
Join StartUp Westport for a forum on impact-driven leadership. Moderated by Jenifer Gorin, founder of Westport-based Impact Growth Partners, this event will feature…

Seminar: Latest MS Advances – Hosted by Waters 

Wednesday, September 25, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Join other esteemed scientists and Waters for a half day seminar where we share the latest scientific advances in mass spectrometry workflows. This event will…

WIB-Connecticut: Annual Ladies Golf Event (All Levels) 

Wednesday, September 25, 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Do you love to play, or have you always wanted to give it a shot? Here’s your chance—ALL levels are welcome! Join us for our Annual WIB Golf Day at Lyman’s Golf Center & Club…

BioLabs New Haven Grand Opening Celebration 
Wednesday, September 25, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Hosted at 101 College St, New Haven.
Get ready to celebrate the official Grand Opening of Biolabs’ newest state-of-the-art co-working wet lab incubator…

Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: AI and Computational Science – Hosted by WEST
Wednesday, September 25, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
In the world of science, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous…

Marcum New England Life Science & Biotech Summit 
Thursday, September 26, 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Marcum Life Science and Biotech Summit is dedicated to updating innovative early emerging growth and later stage Life Science and Biotech companies, stakeholders and trusted…

SBIR CONNECT 2024 – Hosted by DECD
Friday, September 27, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come join us for a dynamic morning of education, networking, and opportunities to advance innovation in Connecticut. Breakfast will be served.

Save the Date


AI Summit – Hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim 
Friday, November 22, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Join Boehringer Ingelheim and BioCT for our AI Summit, a groundbreaking event that will converge AI thought leadership, showcase innovation, and propel the state forward…

Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest + BioCT Annual Holiday Party Reception 
Thursday, December 5
This year’s event is held in conjunction with Yale Pitchfest: after a day of hearing about innovative technologies and sharing new ideas, join BioCT for our Annual Holiday Party reception…

BioCT‘s 2025 Legislative Breakfast
January 27, 2025, 8:00 am – 10:30 am
​The Legislative Breakfast is an annual gathering hosted by BioCT, focusing on the future of the life sciences industry in Connecticut. This  stakeholders to discuss key opportunities…

BioCT Rare Disease Forum Co-Hosted with Jackson Laboratory
Monday, March 10, 2025
Hosted at The Jackson Laboratory, Farmington, CT. More details to come…

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Please email Kelley Gipson to share any news and events: kgipson@bioct.org

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