The Innovation Award is presented annually at the International Conference to a business or nonprofit organization located in a research park, science park or innovation district affiliated with institutions of higher education which has brought forward a substantial technology breakthrough and have the potential for a significant positive impact on the economic, health or welfare status of a broad spectrum of humanity.Continue reading
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Arizona Corporate Excellence Awards Lists PADT as one of the Top Private Companies in the State
Globally Recognized Company Selected as an ACE Recipient for its Impressive Growth and for Numerous Contributions to the Arizona Technology Sector
Opportunity Alert – Applications are open for MedTech Innovator 2020
MedTech Innovator is the industry’s nonprofit global competition and accelerator for medical device, digital health and diagnostic companies. Our mission is to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the growth of companies that are transforming the healthcare system.Continue reading
Arizona is home to the newest chapter of Golden Seeds
Golden Seeds, one of the nation’s largest and most active investment groups, focuses squarely on funding high-potential, women-led businesses. Since 2005, Golden Seeds’ members – today over 275 strong – along with its venture funds, have invested over $110 million in over 150 exciting women-led enterprises…and counting. Headquartered in New York City, Golden Seeds also has chapters in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Silicon Valley – and active members throughout the country.
Its newest chapter has been established in Arizona. In the article below, Loretta McCarthy, Managing Partner, Golden Seeds, shares why they chose Arizona. Continue reading
AZBio Member Featured on CNN
On Friday, Nov. 15th, the CNN number of the day was 10,000.
The post featured a video about the Canine Clinical Trial for a cancer vaccine being developed by ASU Biodesign Institute and Calviri. Continue reading
Get Free Expert Support for Building SBIR/STTR Applications from NIH NCI
Are you looking for advice on crafting a strong Phase I NCI SBIR/STTR funding application? The Applicant Assistance Program is a FREE resource geared toward helping small businesses like yours apply for early stage funding. By participating in this program, you can receive services such as SBIR/STTR application needs assessment, mentoring, Phase I SBIR/STTR application preparation support, and application review. If you are ready to move your cancer technology to the next level, apply by Thursday, December 12, 2019 on the AAP Application Portal.Continue reading
Honoring our AZBio Veterans
Our AZBio Community makes life better. Through their service, Veterans everywhere have made our way of life possible. Each year AZBio invites the Veterans in our community to be part of a Veteran’s Day video tribute to the members of Arizona’s life science and healthcare community who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. We hope you will take a few minutes to meet our 2019 Veterans.Continue reading
State Biotech Associations Warn Part D Redesign Puts New Treatments for Patients at Risk
In a letter to Chairman Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Wyden (D-OR), the leaders of the Senate Finance Committee, state biotech associations warn that the Committee’s proposed redesign of Medicare Part D puts new, innovative treatments for patients at risk.