Events
April 22-25, 2013
Save the Date: 2013 BIO International Convention
Join the global life sciences community at the 2013 BIO International Convention. This is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. The event features keynotes and sessions from key policymakers, scientists, CEOs, and celebrities. The Convention also features the BIO Business Forum (One-on-One Partnering), hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations, and the world's largest biotechnology exhibition - the BIO Exhibition. > More
February 5-6, 2013
SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Workshop
iBIO Propel has scheduled a grant writing workshop on February 5th and 6th at McDonnell Boehnen & Berghoff at 300 South Wacker Drive focused on life sciences technologies. More information is on the iBIO web site, including an updated schedule of all iBIO meetings and events. >More
September 13-14, 2012
SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Workshop
iBIO Propel has scheduled a grant writing workshop on September 13th and 14th at RUSH University Medical Center focused on life sciences technologies. More information is on the iBIO web site, including an updated schedule of all iBIO meetings and events. >More
June 6-7, 2012
SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Workshop
iBIO Propel has scheduled a grant writing workshop on June 6th and 7th focused on life sciences technologies. More information is on their web site, including an updated schedule of all iBIO meetings and events. >More
April 24, 2012
Proposal Preparation Workshop: U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR Phase 1 Funding
The Illinois Science & Technology Institute, with support from the Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University, will be sponsoring an all-day SBIR/STTR application training session on IIT's campus at the Galvin Center for Electricity Innovation. Jim Greenwood, an expert on the SBIR/STTR process and head of Greenwood Consulting Group, will be leading the workshop . Mr. Greenwood will focus on DoD opportunities, but the information will be general enough so as to benefit anyone seeking phase 1 SBIR/STTR funding. >More
March 20, 2012
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Information Session
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program is designed to help small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. >Video
In order to identify the most appropriate candidates for this new program, the WBDC is facilitating public outreach on March 20 at 9:00 AM at University Technology Park at IIT, 3440 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60616. Details of the program application process and available technical assistance will be outlined at this event. For more information, contact Elizabeth Gardner at 312.853.3477 x 590.
October 18-19, 2011
Great Lakes Symposium on Smart Grid and the New Energy Economy
Illinois Institute of Technology will be hosting the Great Lakes Symposium on Smart Grid and the New Energy Economy. This is an important event in the world of Smart Grid, as Illinois stands at the crossroads of possibly launching one of the largest and most significant smart grid deployments in the world. To register or for more information about this world-class event, go to: www.GreatLakesSymposium.com
October 10-16, 2011
Chicago Innovation Week (CIW)
CIW brings together the world's top thinkers, establishing critical networks, fostering innovation, awareness of talent and resources in Chicago and ultimately job creation. >More
October 13, 2011
IPRO @ IIT Fueling Innovation
"IPRO @ IIT Fueling Innovation" is IIT's event during Chicago Innovation Week. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Idea Shop located on the lower level of the University Technology Park Technology Business Center at 3440 South Dearborn Street.
October 11, 2011
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Information Session
For those interested in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses loan program, there will be an information session on the IIT campus in the IIT Tower auditorium on October 11, 2011 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. >Registration