Weekly Roundup – July 21, 2022 

Governor Ned Lamont recently signed into law a tax incentive program for employers which he describes as a “targeted, earn-as-you-grow incentive program for businesses to expand in or relocate to Connecticut.”

To learn more about if your business qualifies, and how to apply for and claim the JobsCT tax credit read James Goldkamp (CPA, Senior Manager, Tax Services at FML)’s recent article Connecticut launches JobsCT rebate program.

Click here to learn more about FML.

Connecticut has a thriving ecosystem of start-up and well-established in the life sciences, biotech, pharma, and health-care industries. With so many of these companies experiencing fast-paced growth year after year, the area has run out of appropriately sized spaces to accommodate them.

A critical question to resolve sooner rather than later when you’re looking for new lab space is, “Where is our gas equipment going to go?”

Read more about getting your gas supplier involved from the beginning in this article by Middlesex Gases.

Evaluation of the Induction of Protective Immunity Against Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in a Humanized Immune System Mouse Model – Hosted by Taconic Biosciences 

TODAY, July 21, 11:00 am – 12:00 pmHumanized immune system (HIS) mice are critical to preclinical investigations of infectious diseases, like HIV, prior to clinical studies. Furthermore, these models can be used to study HIV/AIDS-related…

NIH Small Business Transition Grant Webinar – New!

TODAY, July 21, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently released a new funding opportunity for biotech companies and university researchers! The new Small Business Transition Grant funds the translation of technology…

Collaborative Connecticut 

TODAY, July 21, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Please join us for a Collaborative Connecticut networking event! This month’s event is supported by Women in Bio – CT, Elm Street Ventures, CLA, Connecticut Innovations, BioCT, Osage University Partners…

What Is Your Leadership Style – Hosted by WEST

Tuesday, July 26, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

While many of us intellectually recognize that there are different leadership styles in the workplace, in times of stress or uncertainty, we risk making emotionally-based assumptions about others’ motivations…

WIB-Entrepreneur Center Presents: The Wearables Market – Challenges and Successes 

Tuesday, July 26, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join entrepreneur Debbie Chen as she talks about the successes and pitfalls she’s experienced in her 20-year career as a diagnostics developer. She’ll share her perspective as a female scientist founder and how her…

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Due Diligence Master Class 

August 3rd – August 5th

This class equips ventures with the how to and connections to meet investors’ expectations regarding Due Diligence. Presented by active investors and entrepreneurs, founders will have structured  opportunities to discuss their venture in Q&A sessions and follow up during speaker virtual office hours.
This is a fast paced, nonconfidential program being offered to founders across venture stages, regardless of location. Founders who register from the BIOCT community can use code COMMUNITY20 for 20% off their registration. Register soon – this is the perfect opportunity to build a robust background for any upcoming fundraising rounds.