CNYBAC Concept-to-Commercialization Virtual Series, Upcoming Programs

Posted on August 14, 2023

Federal Funding for Early-Stage Startups:

Small Business Funding from The National Cancer Institute

August 17, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Monique Pond, Ph.D. and Swamy Tripurani, Ph.D.,

Program Directors, National Cancer Institute, SBIR Development Center

The federal SBIR and STTR programs are a critical source of non-dilutive financing. During this presentation, you’ll learn about- SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements · NIH SBIR/STTR process · New and current funding opportunities · Tips for writing a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal · Commercialization resources for applicants and awardees.

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Start-Up Company Investment Readiness

September 13, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST

Richard E. Honen, Partner, Phillips Lytle, LLP

Rich will discuss what Startups need to do to ready themselves for their first round of investments. This will include corporate cleanup, common mistakes and overlooked items.

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All About Private Placements

September 21, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST

Matthew Van Ryn, Esq., Matt Van Ryn Law

Learn what the requirements are for a successful private placement, and how to balance the "sales" aspect of selling people on your business vision, versus the legal requirements of investment contracts that are subject to the rules of the Securities Exchange Commission. There will be additional discussion of SAFEs and Crowd Funding, and whether they are the right vehicles to raise funds for your company or fit your personal investment strategy.

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Sales Channel/Market Entry

September 26, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST

Jacob A. Garza, Director, National Accounts, Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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