Propel October 2020 Newsletter

An Evergreen Oregon Economy

The University Venture Development Fund (UVDF) provides Oregon universities the opportunity to accept gifts from individuals and organizations that wish to support research and commercialization activities at universities. Donors receive a significant State of Oregon tax credit. Portland State University's Office of Innovation & Intellectual Property uses UVDF funds to support projects and startup companies with the potential to increase the impact of PSU innovations.

Portland State Business Accelerator Company Highlight: IRPI

"How does fluid move in space?" That is the question that guides the innovative researchers at IRPI, an engineering firm specializing in fluid-thermal engineering across the biomedical, energy, and, most notably, aerospace industries. For ten years, the team at IRPI has been on the cutting-edge of developing applications for low-gravity fluid dynamics.

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Ryan Jenson, President, IRPI — Ryan Jenson, President: IRPI

Sheri Dover, Founder/Director of PDX Code Guild — Sheri Dover, Founder/Director: PDX Code Guild

Portland State Business Accelerator Company Highlight: PDX Code Guild

PDX Code Guild is a computer programming school that provides fast-paced, in-depth computer science educational opportunities to adults seeking to break into the technology sector or advance their technical roles within their current company. Students enrolled in PDX Code Guild programs learn a variety of coding languages. Programming is offered for beginners and those with developed skills.

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Propel Non-Exclusive Licensing Program Spotlight: Here to Help

With many schools operating remotely, access to critical resources for youth and their families' health and well-being is limited. To meet these needs, Reclaiming Futures has developed Here to Help. Here to Help is a self-guided, online, public health screening tool for youth, families, and educators designed to help users identify stressors that may impact their health and wellbeing and immediately connect them to local resources that can assist.

SafeStart Takes Top Prize at Invent Oregon

The Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge concluded its year-long invention challenge on September 18, awarding its top honor to SafeStart, founded by Lewis & Clark College students Matthew Brown and Ramez Attia.

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Events & Announcements

Business Oregon Matching Grants

Two Business Oregon grant programs encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in Oregon are opening applications for funding. The High Impact Opportunity Project and Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant programs released funding opportunity announcements for approximately $2.5M in available funding. Read more.

2020 Washington State Life Science Summit

Join hundreds of life science leaders for the virtual 2020 Washington State Life Science Summit, "Leading Boldly to Meet the Challenges of Our Time." Life Science Washington will celebrate its member companies' success and share how it continues to elevate the industry by promoting policies that strengthen the environment for life-saving research and product development. Read more.

Essentials for SBIR/STTR Proposals Intensive Workshop: 10/20/20 - 8:30 am - 1:45 pm

Join BBC Entrepreneurial Training Center's live virtual classroom for an interactive, full-day overview of the NIH SBIR/STTR grant program. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, participants will dive into NIH proposals' nuts and bolts and how to prepare a budget for SBIR/STTR proposals. Read more.

Oregon Bioscience Incubator

OBI and OTRADI are seeking mentors and mentees for its January cohort. Beginning in October, OBI will accept mentor and mentee applications for this structured, six-month program. Read more.