The Micro-enterprise Inventors Program of Oregon (MIPO) and the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDC) will host the SBIR/STTR 2012 National Conference: Crack the Code an event that welcomes entrepreneurs, businesses, government agencies, innovators, universities, and community partners to Portland, Oregon.
SBIR/STTR are competitive federal government grant programs that fund small businesses to develop innovative, high-risk technologies with the goal of increasing private sector commercialization into the marketplace.
Beyond grants, what options exist to secure the funding necessary to propel your business forward? What's the difference between angel money and venture capital? How do you prepare for outside investors? Learn from experienced investors plus an entrepreneur who's "been there, done that"!Panelists: Diane Fraiman,Voyageur Capital, Sandra Shotwell,DesignMedix & Scott Sandler,Oregon Angel Fund
