Preparing startups for their first sophisticated fundraise from institutional investors
An immersive startup experience for budding life sciences entrepreneurs
Services to help achieve your SBIR goals and grow your business
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This 5-day intensive program is designed to prepare medtech, digital health, and healthcare technology startups planning to raise their first round from institutional investors.
Nurturing a 21st century STEM workforce to create a more equitable talent pipeline
Hands-on experiments, design prototypes, and opportunities to meet real STEM professionals
The Difference FirstHand Makes
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Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace.
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Deliver educational content, leverage promotional opportunities and engage with the entrepreneurial community.
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