CED Life Science Conference 2012

Join industry leaders from the life science community at the CED Life Science Conference on Feb. 15 and 16, 2012. The Life Science Conference is hosted by CED in partnership with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and NC Biosciences Organization. Connect with potential partners and investors, share business strategies in interactive sessions, and hear from renowned industry experts.

 

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WELCOME TO CED

Your next great idea

You never know when or where your next great entrepreneurial idea may strike, but once it does, everything you do from that day on is focused on bringing your idea to life.

With 27 years of experience, CED understands the power of entrepreneurial ideas and all that is required to help them take shape. The connections, tools, resources, partners, advice and collaboration of the CED member community have already fueled the success of countless entrepreneurs.

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BioResource International, Inc. Case Study

BioResource International (BRI) develops innovative solutions to address agricultural and industrial challenges in a way that is economically and environmentally sustainable. Led by entrepreneur Giles Shih, BRI participated in CED's FastTrac Program which helped streamline Shih's focus and launch BRI towards future success. A regular participant in CED's Biotech Forums, Shih recently told the CED team that without the network that CED helped BRI build, the company would not have found success. "In short," said Shih, "CED nourishes the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Triangle and across the state."

What would you like to tell aspiring entrepreneurs?

Shih provides this advice to aspiring entrepreneurs: "Inertia and momentum are your friends - start moving forward with your entrepreneurial venture and keep moving forward. Don't get caught up too much on analysis or the opinion of others. It is okay to change course, pivot, or make small adjustments as you go, but the true entrepreneur must always keep focused on moving forward."

 

For more information on BioResource International, please view the full case study

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Interested in learning more about one of the top global CleanTech investment firms? 

 

Join us for Strategic Corporate Partnering in the CleanTech Sector: an Evening with ABB Technology Ventures, a presentation and networking reception to connect with ABB Technology Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of the ABB Group, one of the world’s largest engineering companies.

 

 

 

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Now Accepting Applications

Calling Mentors & Entrepreneurs

 

The CED Venture Mentoring Service supports innovation and entrepreneurial activity by matching entrepreneurs with skilled volunteer mentors. The program uses a team mentoring approach with groups of 3 to 4 mentors sitting with entrepreneur(s) in sessions that provide practical, day-to-day professional advice, coaching and action plans.

 

CED VMS assistance is given across a broad range of business activity, including product development, marketing, intellectual property law, finance, human resources, and founders issues. CED VMS services are offered without charge to entrepreneurs in CED’s service area.

 

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Lessons Learned: Embracing Startup Obstacles

Interested in setting your startup on a path to success? Attend this Tech Forum and hear stories from CEO's who are successful now, but who have faced and learned from failures in the past. Hear their tales of failed products, strategies, and ultimately companies, and the lessons they learned along the way.

 

Speakers include Jason Massey, Sustainable Industrial Solutions; Lee Buck, Bright Blue Ventures; Jamie Duke, and Richard Holcomb, Strikeiron.

 

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MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

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The non-profit Drug Discovery Center of Innovation provides pharmaceutical development, program management, and regulatory expertise to drive and accelerate the translation of discoveries into approved novel therapeutics.  We utilize our deep pharmaceutical expertise to guide focused drug development activities within an ultra-virtual operating model that maximizes cost-effectiveness.  

 

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We can give you the tools, advice and network you need to help your idea grow into a successful business.

 

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