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PTC Breakfast Briefing: Alternative Energy
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| August 1, 2007 |
Learn about alternative energy initiatives in southwestern Pennsylvania during a panel discussion moderated by Rich Lunak, President and CEO, Innovation Works. Panelists include Andy Hannah from Plextronics, Dick Rosey from Solar Power Industries, Anthony Cugini from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory and Robert Donoghue from Ellwood National Forge, part of The Ellwood Group.
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Entrepreneurs Network Social
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| August 2, 2007 |
| You're an entrepreneur. You work hard to grow your business. You deserve a break! Join like-minded entrepreneurs and make new connections as the Pittsburgh Technology Council and TiE Pittburgh present the Entrepreneurs Network Social. |
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ARMTech 2007
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| August 15 - 17, 2007 |
The ARMTech Showcase of Industry & Technology, which is part of the Armstrong County Regional Manufacturing Initiative, provides local companies and business leaders the opportunity to network and establish working relationships with other companies and organizations from within the region and across the United States. Industries being represented include electro-optics, advanced manufacturing, medical research, aerospace and defense contracting.
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Funding Your R & D
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| August 21, 2007 |
| Learn how your company can successfully compete for federal dollars to support new product development through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Through the SBIR program, the federal government offers billions of dollars in funding each year to help small businesses afford the R&D of promising new technology. Hear from expert speakers, including representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense and regional technology companies that have benefited from the SBIR. Breakout sessions provide you with the information you need to effectively apply for the funding. |
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PSN Live Talkcast! Assessing Opportunities for Your Technology
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| August 29, 2007 |
In this Product Strategy Network Talkcast, two practice masters will share their practices and experiences with assessing the potential markets for a technology. Our host Wiley Master will interview Robert Conway, Senior Manager with Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Technology Transfer & Enterprise Creation, where they help and decide how to commercialize university technology, and Jim Jen, Executive in Residence with Innovation Works, a provider of capital and assistance to early stage technology companies.
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HELP Startups Launch Party
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| September 18, 2007 |
| HELP today announced the official launch party to formally open the dynamic new entrepreneurs’ web portal, HelpStartups.com. This portal serves as the single point of access for entrepreneurial support throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. The portal provides a comprehensive array of features to link entrepreneurs with critical information, resources, colleagues, potential customers and investors |
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TiE Pittsburgh - 2007 Entrepreneur's Base Camp "Scaling Peaks"
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| September 22, 2007 |
| Learn the basics of raising funds, to product marketing and branding with several area experts. Network with over 100 of your colleagues. |
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Energy from Biomass and Waste Expo & Conference 2007
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| September 25-27, 2007 |
"energy from biomass and waste" can make a significant contribution to oil-independence and climate protection with clean power, heat, and vehicle fuels. The technology opens up new earning potentials and markets (domestic & international) for the waste management & power generation industry, as well as for new market players such as the agricultural sector. With this event we want to create the leading North American showcase and educational forum for this growth business. The low entrance fee includes admission to the expo and all conference sessions.
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The Power of Angel Investing: Due Diligence
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| September 28, 2007 |
| Don’t miss the opportunity to interact with angel experts at The Power of Angel Investing, a limited-seating event series |
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First Look Technology Showcase
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| October 11, 2007 |
| Want to see cutting-edge discoveries, revolutionary breakthroughs, and hot new technologies? |
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Tech 50 Awards
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| October 11, 2007 |
The Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 Awards recognize the cream of the crop among southwestern Pennsylvania’s technology sector. Pioneering, compelling companies with a knack for excellence. The awards showcase small and large companies alike. Savvy companies putting best practices to work in creative new ways to drive revenues, efficiencies and regional growth.
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Science 2007: Collaborate, Innovate, Transform
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| October 11-12, 2007 |
Science 2007 is the University of Pittsburgh’s seventh annual broad-based regional celebration of local science and technology. Highlights will include symposium sessions on “hot” research topics; keynote lectures by some of America’s premier scientists; a showcase of new technology available for licensing; informational exhibits; networking opportunities; social events; and more.
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The Mid-Atlantic Capital (MAC) Conference
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| October 23-24, 2007 |
| The Mid-Atlantic Capital (MAC) Conference is the premier capital gathering in the mid-Atlantic region offering unparalleled speakers, panels, presentations, networking, and visibility opportunities to its sponsors and participating entrepreneurs. |
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DevHouse Pittsburgh
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| November 8, 2007 |
| DevHouse Pittsburgh is the area’s premier hackathon that combines serious and not-so-serious productivity with a party atmosphere. DevHouse is about rapid development, ad-hoc collaboration and cross pollination. Whether you're a l33t hax0r, hardcore coder or passionate designer, if you enjoy software and technology development, DevHouse is for you. DevHouse is not a marketing event. It's a non-exclusive opportunity for passionate design people to have fun, learn and socialize |
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The Power of Angel Investing: Valuation
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| November 13, 2007 |
| Don’t miss the opportunity to interact with angel experts at The Power of Angel Investing, a limited-seating event series |
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| Taking Your Technology to a New Market - A Case Study with Vocollect |
| December 5, 2007 |
| In this presentation, you'll learn how Vocollect, the leading provider of voice-directed work solutions, created and led the implementation of its "blue ocean" growth strategy to enter an unfamiliar market with new applications for its technology. Mr. Byford will share their thinking and decisions behind the pursuit of this growth strategy. You'll gain insights into the key questions to answer, gaining executive and board support, communicating the decision, and establishing an environment for success |
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West Coast Angel Groups on Maximizing Returns in Life Science Companies
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| December 6, 2007 |
| Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Pepper Hamilton LLP, the PVCA, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, Innovation Works and the Ohio Capital Fund present a BlueTree Allied Angels (PA) and NorthCoast Angel Fund (OH) Regional Community Educational Event. |
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| 3 Rivers Venture Fair |
| April 16-17, 2008 |
| The 3RVF debuted in 2002 and has quickly become one of the most talked about, anticipated and successful investment forums in the northeast. In 2006, 46% of the presenting companies were successful in raising capital as a result of the fair. Since its inception in 2002, over $250 million has been raised through the 3RVF. |
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Help Startups Forum: Where Do We Go From Here?
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| May 6, 2008 |
| Help forum on the future of Pittsburgh's entrepreneurial community. |
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EnterPrize Business Plan Competition 2008
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| February 20 - June 23, 2008 |
| The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s EnterPrize Business Plan Competition 2008 is Pittsburgh’s premier business plan competition for technology startups. |
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TiE Pittsburgh: Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Cleantech - Shining a Light on Solar Power
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| July 10, 2008 |
| Learn about entrepreneurial opportunities in cleantech. |
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Funding: From Start-Up to Exit
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| July 10, 2008 |
“Funding: From Start-Up to Exit”- Hosted by Jazz/R&B Vocalist Jessica Lee and Pittsburgh’s finest Jazz/R&B musical artists with interviews with City’s Leading Entrepreneurials and Innovators.
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TTC RFP 17 Grant Workshop
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| July 14, 2008 |
TTC RFP 17 Grant Workshop with Chuck Brandt, CTO of the TTC
Potential applicants are encouraged to review the program url and RFP at www.techcollaborative.org prior to the workshop. |
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ARMTech 2008
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| August 13, 14 and 15, 2008 |
The ARMTech Showcase of Industry & Technology, which is part of the Armstrong County Regional Manufacturing Initiative, provides local companies and business leaders the opportunity to network and establish working relationships with other companies and organizations from within the region and across the United States. Industries being represented include electro-optics, advanced manufacturing, medical research, aerospace and defense contracting.
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| Jones Center Entrepreneurial Education Forum Breakfast |
| September 19, 2008 |
| Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business offers local entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn how to grow, buy or sell a business. You are invited to attend a free seminar by Chris Allison and Chris Cynkar that will introduce attendees to the Jones Center’s Entrepreneurial Education Forums. |
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| MIT Enterprise Forum: Pathways to Entrepreneurship |
| September 23, 2008 |
| Enterprise Forum Pittsburgh will host a live broadcast of a panel discussion with four women who have successfully launched their high tech startups. They will share their unique approaches to launching, funding, and leading startups. Panelists include Robin Chase of Meadow Networks; Priya Iyer of Anaqua; Christine Lampe-Onnerud of Boston-Power; and Susan Lindquist of FoldRx Pharmaceuticals. Candida G. Brush of Babson College will moderate the panel. |
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Fall 2008 Limbach Lecture Series
From California to Pittsburgh: Starting a Biopharmaceutical Company to Discover Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease. |
| September 24, 2008 |
| Please join us for the first event in the Fall 2008 Limbach Lecture Series as we welcome Dr. Susan Catalano, CTO of Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Catalano will discuss starting a pharmaceutical company to find drugs to fight Alzheimer?s Disease. There is no cost for this event. Light refreshments will be served. |
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| Science 2008 “First Look” Technology Showcase! |
| October 2, 2008 |
| Please join venture capitalists, seed investors, local company executives and other business, legal and financial experts looking for exciting, cutting edge technologies recently developed at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University at the Science2008 “First Look“ Technology Showcase poster session. |
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| Science 2008: On our watch |
| October 2-3, 2008 |
Science 2008 is the University of Pittsburgh’s eigth annual broad-based regional celebration of local science and technology. Highlights will include symposium sessions on “hot” research topics; keynote lectures by some of America’s premier scientists; a showcase of new technology available for licensing; informational exhibits; networking opportunities; social events; and more.
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| TiE-Pittsburgh Presents: 2008 Entrepreneur’s Base Camp |
| October 18, 2008 |
| The Base Camp program has two tracks tailored for the “Budding Entrepreneur“ and the “Early Stage CEO“. Opening Keynote by Amar Bhide, Professor of Business, Columbia University and Author, "The Venturesome Economy: How Innovation Sustains Prosperity in a More Connected World," Publishing September 2008 |
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| Olympus Homecoming Show and Tell |
| October 22, 2008 |
| Please join Lenore Blum for a special Olympus Homecoming Show and Tell for another fun and stimulating program, chock full of exciting talent and ideas, showcasing university research, new initiatives, and community perspectives. |
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| Pittsburgh Innovates Contest |
| October 24, 2008 |
Win up to $20,000 by entering the Pittsburgh Innovates contest! The future is being invented right here in Pittsburgh. Amazing innovations in medical devices, software, robots, and polymers occur here everyday, but there hasn’t been a place for people to share their ideas and achievements. The Pittsburgh Innovates contest is here to allow people to show off technologies with a connection to Pittsburgh.
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