Drs. Dora Mitchell and Mike Dishowitz of PCI Ventures will be hosting an informative presentation on how to obtain federal funding for small businesses. They will discuss the NIH and NSF STTR/SBIR grant mechanisms as well as government contracts. In addition, they will also discuss PCI Ventures' UPtheOdds grant assistance program for portfolio companies. This presentation will be especially useful for companies that are submitting applications for the September SBIR/STTR cycle, but anyone with interest is welcome to attend. 

PCI Ventures hosts drop-in office hours every Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Pennovation Center (suite 229). Each week, a member of the PCI Ventures team will be on hand to answer business questions on topics ranging from company formation and legal agreements to benefits and insurance. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of the office hours, so please stop by!

PCI Ventures hosts drop-in office hours every Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Pennovation Center (suite 229). Each week, a member of the PCI Ventures team will be on hand to answer business questions on topics ranging from company formation and legal agreements to benefits and insurance. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of the office hours, so please stop by!

PCI Ventures hosts drop-in office hours every Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Pennovation Center (suite 229). Each week, a member of the PCI Ventures team will be on hand to answer business questions on topics ranging from company formation and legal agreements to benefits and insurance. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of the office hours, so please stop by!

PCI Ventures hosts drop-in office hours every Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Pennovation Center (suite 229). Each week, a member of the PCI Ventures team will be on hand to answer business questions on topics ranging from company formation and legal agreements to benefits and insurance. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of the office hours, so please stop by!

PCI Ventures hosts drop-in office hours every Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Pennovation Center (suite 229). Each week, a member of the PCI Ventures team will be on hand to answer business questions on topics ranging from company formation and legal agreements to benefits and insurance. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of the office hours, so please stop by!

The digital marketing landscape changes so quickly that it's hard to know exactly what to focus on and whether you're doing the right things.This 50 point checkup will cover topics from social media to search engine optimization, showing where you’re ahead of your competition and where you lag behind, and helping to focus your efforts on the areas that will make the most difference. After attending this event, you will have all the tools necessary to analyze your presence and make strong, informed decisions about what’s next.

In just a few hours, this intensive workshop will help you improve your pitching skills and understand the components of a great pitch, providing plenty of practice until you get it right. Pitching is a key skill of every successful entrepreneur. How do you communicate your business clearly to employees, customers, and investors? What are some common pitching mistakes that make you look inexperienced? What is the best way to pitch your business?

Pennovation Center members may join our management team for a luncheon, discussion, and presentation. 

Date: May 12, 2017

Time: 12:00PM - 03:00PM

Place: Pennovation Center

Watch teams vie for the inaugural award at the debut “pitch competition.” Open to the public.

Register for alumni weekend activities here.