It’s not too late! Register for Lab2Market Entrepreneurship Academy 2009

Navigate the path from research to market and more…
A five-day intensive experience that integrates lectures, exercises, and team projects

We are pleased to announce that DFJ Frontier (a seed venture capital firm from California) has agreed to lead the Lab2Market Entrepreneurship Academy again this summer. The 2007 and 2008 workshops met with rave reviews.  The workshop is a five-day intensive experience that integrates lectures, exercises, and team projects. Applicants must commit to attending all of the five days.  This year’s agenda is still being finalized, but sneak a peek at the pending agenda here: http://cpd.ogi.edu/class.asp?n=10-ENT-01

This program is sponsored by the Portland State University School of Business Administration, the PSU Lab2Market Initiative, OTBC, and the Oregon Health & Science University Division of Management.

Learning Objectives–Through a hands-on approach, participants will learn ways to:

• Navigate the path from research to market
• Manage the dynamics of entrepreneurship
• Evaluate technology/market opportunities
• Write and communicate elevator pitches
• Build and manage interdisciplinary teams
• Find and tap funding opportunities

Intended Audience–Priority will be given to Faculty, Students, and Postdoctoral and other researchers at OHSU, PSU, OSU, UO, and UP. Applications from entrepreneurs not affiliated with these institutions also will be considered.

How to Register:
The workshop free to qualified applicants. Please register ASAP by sending your application to Candace Clement. You can also FAX your application to 503-232-7826.

Questions?
Call Candace at 503-504-9095 or e-mail cclement@nwtechventures.com

Dates/Times: August 25-27 and September 15-16 2009; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Portland State University, School of Business Administration, Room 160
Course Fee: Free to qualified applicants (contact Candace for details)