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SPOTLIGHT
What is BioFest Invest
BioFest Invest is an annual spring event that brings together potential investors from across the nation and Texas bioscience companies seeking investment funding, while sharing best practices, connections, and valuable advice. The day-long event includes relevant speakers and panelists on valuable topics relevant to bioscience companies. Organizations that provide support to bioscience entrepreneurs will also be on-site to provide information.
After a rigorous screening process, invited companies are able to present their pitch decks during the event. Investors are able to view company pitches and connect with company representatives live or virtually after the event. Judges will evaluate the pitches to award a cash prize of $10,000 and prize packages valued at over $10,000. The cost for companies to present is $150 for members of Bio organizations or $250 for non-members.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Events
Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) – Texas Life Sciences Summit
Join the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) on April 2 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown for the Texas Life Sciences Summit. The Summit will discuss workforce issues and commercialization efforts specific to the life science and biotech industry. The event will bring together the Texas life science ecosystem to network and encourage collaboration with an expo, industry partnership meetings and ample networking opportunities. Reserve your expo table, sponsor, or purchase tickets today.
Biofest Invest 2024
A Biocompatibility of Medical Devices – 2 Day Course Certification
This course is structured to tackle each of these challenges and provide hands-on experiential learning. It is designed for those who require a working knowledge of biocompatibility or are looking to update and sharpen their skills. Participants can expect to learn how to use standards to establish a biological safety evaluation plan, as well as how to document and implement their plan. Use of material/chemical characterization and risk assessment will be highlighted, as will real-world exercises to practice evaluating biological risk.
IBE Entrepreneurship Program
The IBE Entrepreneurship Program has been helping entrepreneurs advance their ideas since 2016. This five day experiential learning program combines classroom work with 1:1 advising sessions to refine your pitch with the last day dedicated to pitching your project to a panel of investors. The program also provides a behavioral assessment and personalized feedback session to advance your skills as a leader.
Webinars & Virtual Events
Clinical Data Requirements Under MDR: A Panel Discussion
Join NAMSA for an interactive panel discussion on clinical data requirements and challenges under MDR, led by our in-house regulatory experts. Even with the extended MDR transition period for legacy devices, it’s crucial to have a strong clinical data plan for all devices. We’ll begin by addressing common clinical data challenges manufacturers face under MDR, drawing from our experience with clients and notified bodies. Then, we’ll dive into an interactive panel discussion.
Local News
AustinPx Partners with Microsize on KinetiSol Technology
AustinPx and Microsize announced in Jan. 2024, the initiation of a strategic partnership between the two companies to accelerate the development of KinetiSol products. The collaboration provides AustinPx’s customers the capacity to transfer their KinetiSol projects to Microsize for their late-phase clinical supply and commercial product manufacturing needs.
Scorpius BioManufacturing Seeking Microbiology Manager
The Microbiology Manager is also responsible for the development, implementation, and compliance of activities in the microbiology laboratory area to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.This position plays a lead role within Scorpius’ GMP process, works closely across Scorpius Quality, Manufacturing and Process Sciences.
The Microbiology Manager will be expected to have extensive knowledge and experience in developing and implementing contamination control methodologies in pharmaceutical or biological industries.
Deadline to apply: 5/01/24
Scorpius BioManufacturing with Various Openings
Scorpius BioManufacturing is growing rapidly and is adding to our manufacturing, facilities, quality, process development, and analytical teams. Scorpius is located in the thriving biotech and life sciences hub of San Antonio, Texas.
We have a variety of positions open from entry-level to senior staff. Please see the job descriptions on LinkedIn for additional information.
Deadline to apply: 5/31/24
BioNTX Job Board
Career Connections
We equip underserved jobseekers with 21st-century skills and connect them to Digital Marketing careers across the US. With a focus on underserved communities, we amplify the online presence of small businesses, while launching the careers of jobseekers.
The Global Medical Device Job Board
What if, there was a one-stop shop for candidates and companies looking for top medical device opportunities and talent, worldwide Increase your network with more than 150,000 medical device industry professionals to access exclusive top talent and list incredible jobs in the medical device industry. The job board will always be free to job seekers, and hiring companies will receive their first 90 days of unlimited job postings free.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Stellarray, Inc Seeking Technical Advisory Board
Stellarray is developing portable x-ray tomosynthesis systems, including a portable 3D mammography systems for underserved populations and a portable trauma imaging system for emergency and military use. We are expanding our Technical Advisory Board to add expertise in these areas. TAB members help shape our approach to developing these systems and receive equity (options) in our company.
Medical qualifications and experience in radiography, especially mammography required. Engineering experience will be beneficial. Contact Mark Eaton for more information.
BioAustinCTX Seeking Grant Writing Volunteers
• Determines grant proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for grant proposals (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Prepares grant proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and finalizing.
• Supported by the BioAustinCTX Board
BioAustinCTX Seeking Volunteers
Austin Chamber Talent Ambassador program
We partner with nearby businesses who offer learning opportunities (guest speakers, internships, apprenticeships, etc.), and connect them to local schools, post-secondary institutions, and those facing barriers to employment.
BioAustinCTX
We are seeking volunteers to help collect and compile data to map the healthcare landscape in Austin. If interested, please fill our volunteer form.
TEXAS LIFE SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS
ATX Women in MedTech
Austin Technology Council
Austin Health Tech Meetup
Austin Technology Incubator (ATI)
Beam Founders
BioAustinCTX LinkedIn Group
BioMed San Antonio
BioNorthTX
Capital City Innovation (CCI)
Central Texas Angel Network
Health Tech Austin
Bio El Paso-Juarez
Health Wildcatters, Dallas
ACC Bioscience Incubator
Opportunity Austin
BioHouston
Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI)
Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio
Texas Health Catalyst
Texas Medical Device Alliance (TMDA)
TMDA LinkedIn Group
The Health Cell, San Antonio
TMCX/TMCX+, Houston
Top Austin-Area Medical Device Companies
Velocity Texas, San Antonio
Women in Bio-Texas (WIB-TX, Austin & Houston)
STAR Park
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