Newsletter April 2025

FDA disruption: mitigating risk in an unstable U.S. regulatory environment

The recent layoffs at the FDA have sent ripples throughout the medical device industry, raising critical questions about regulatory timelines, submission backlogs, and the future of device innovation. As the industry adapts to these changes, medical device professionals must understand how to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and mitigate potential risks to their product development strategies.

Join us for this timely and insightful webinar where our expert panel will unpack the implications of the FDA workforce reduction and provide actionable guidance to help you stay ahead.

From Concept to Capital: Brand Strategy for Winning Pitches (BioFest Days Workshop)

Turning groundbreaking ideas into investor-ready pitches requires more than just data — it takes a clear, compelling brand strategy.
What You’ll Learn:

🔹 What exactly IS brand strategy and how to leverage it
🔹 How to simplify complex concepts without losing impact
🔹 Tips for crafting a memorable narrative that connects with investors
🔹 Guidance on aligning your messaging with your company’s core strengths

This session will help you confidently position your idea for success.

Startup Prize: Focus on Heatlh – Online Qualifying Event

Startup Prize: Focus on Health has opened registration for 2025. This unique competition for
early stage health and medical startups connects entrepreneurs with mentors who are
passionate about activating, evolving, and transforming your startups. We also connect you with
investors who can help grow your health-related business from early stage status into a
successful business. Two Tracks to compete within for $10,000 cash and no equity taken. Come
be part of the most amazing entrepreneurial competition on the planet!

Registration deadline April 18.

IP Austin Meet-Up: Creativity for the Business Win

Once again, we offer the opportunity to ask us all your burning questions about IP in a safe space. And by that, we mean at Brewtorium. With drinks and snacks, obviously. This time, we’ll talk about creatively thinking about your IP. We’ll talk about ways to grow a patent portfolio for startups, ideas on licensing unused IP for established companies, and suggestions on how to get your R & D department to disclose, disclose, disclose!

OriGen Biomedical STEM Scholarship

OriGen Biomedical, a leading producer of cryopreservation and cell culture products, is proud to announce the launch of the OriGen Biomedical STEM Scholarship. This initiative aims to support high-achieving high school seniors in the Greater Austin area who are pursuing higher education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Recognizing the critical role of innovation in solving global challenges, OriGen Biomedical is committed to fostering the next generation of STEM leaders. The $500 scholarship will provide financial assistance to an outstanding student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for STEM.