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SPOTLIGHT
Biofest Invest is an annual spring event dedicated to fostering connections among investors, startups, and industry professionals within the bioscience community.
This industry-driven event offers:
- Expert Talks: Industry leaders discussing the latest bioscience topics.
- Expo Area: A space to connect with essential industry resources.
- Pitch Competition: Showcasing some of Texas’ most promising startups.
- Networking Opportunities: Plenty of chances to build valuable relationships.
Registration includes Free Parking, Lunch, and Two Happy Hour Drink Tickets.
Secure your Early Bird Pricing now—don’t miss out and pay more later!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Events
Preclinical Testing Requirements for FDA Premarket Submissions
Preclinical testing is a critical step in bringing a medical device to market. It not only ensures the safety and efficacy of your device but also plays a significant role in gaining FDA approval. However, understanding the FDA’s requirements and knowing how to effectively prepare for and execute preclinical testing can be a daunting task.
Join us for this insightful webinar where our expert panel will demystify the preclinical testing process and provide you with practical strategies to meet FDA requirements with confidence.
2025 Gateway Happy Hour
Join ATC again for the annual “Gateway Happy Hour” just before the start of SXSW. The world is coming to Central Texas…and this event is a local celebration of our tech community as we get ready to host all the top tech minds in the world here in Austin
Step Into the Future with SXSW
Join ATC from March 7–15 in Austin, TX for the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals. Register early to lock in the lowest SXSW Badge rate of the season. We look forward to seeing you again!
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.
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Ultimate Guide to ISO 14155 for Medical Devices
Clinical investigations play an important role in your journey of bringing a medical device to market. While they are often perceived as difficult and complex, having a good grasp of the relevant standards can help make the process less confusing.
Understanding ISO 14155:2020 is essential. It is a guide to Good Clinical Practice for clinical investigations of medical devices for human subjects.
This ultimate guide provides an overview of both the standard and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). It further explains important aspects of planning and conducting clinical investigations as per ISO 14155:2020.
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
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.
