MAVA Venture Community Listings

MAVA is pleased provide information about additional venture related events jointly endorsed by our community business partners in the region.

House of Sweden
Investment Event
Sweden's Incubators and High-Tech Startups
March 13-14, 2008 Washington DC

High-tech startup companies and their incubator organizations will come from Sweden to give brief presentations about their companies and financing interests to an audience of US and International investors. Investors are invited who are interested in high-tech companies wanting to expand into the US market. For more information click here: http://www.isa-northamerica.org/hos/

Business Alliance of George Mason University

Mark your calendar now to attend the inaugural Virginia Innovation Showcase, November 2nd, 7.30-12:30 a.m. featuring the latest technologies and research from academic institutions throughout Virginia--together in one room for the first time!

The showcase features exhibits of faculty research and tech transfer opportunities and panel presentations by experts in the field. Confirmed speakers include: Aneesh Chopra, Secretary of Technology, Commonwealth of VA; Jeffrey D. Bleil, Ph.D., CTO, UTEK Corporation; Robert S. Capon, Co-founder & CEO, Adenosine Therapeutics, LLC; Mark Coburn, President, Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties; Ian Blasch, Director, Micron Ventures; Gerard Eldering, Founder and President, InnovateTech Ventures; Mark Frantz, General Partner, RedShift Ventures; Sean Gorman, CEO, Fortius One; Reenst Lesemann, Investment Professional, Tall Oaks Capital; Dr. Alan Merten, President, George Mason University; Kent Murphy, CEO, Luna Innovations; Don Rainey, General Partner, Grotech Capital Group; Gene Schleppenbach, Principal, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.; Tom Stroup, CEO, SquareLoop; Tom Weithman, Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Investment Services, CIT Gap Fund

The research presented at the showcase represents a wide range of hot industries, including: Clean Technologies and Alternative Fuel Sources; Consumer Electronics; Emergency Preparedness/Safety, Homeland Defense; Imaging; Medical devices; Nanotech; Virtual Modeling and Simulation and Information Technology

Network with business leaders seeking innovative research and technologies. Meet faculty inventors and learn about tech transfer opportunities and research with potential commercial applications at the leading Virginia institutions, including: George Mason University, Hampton University, James Madison University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Virginia, and the College of William and Mary.

SPONSORS TO DATE:
RedShift Ventures; MITRE; UTEK; Ameriprise Financial; Latimer, Mayberry & Matthews Intellectual Property Law, LLP and Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
TO REGISTER
TO SPONSOR

Past Events

Northern Virginia "Biotech After Hours"

September 20, 2007 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Tower Club, Tyson's Corner, Va

Networking reception with the region's bioscience elite. Open bar and hors d'oeuvres.

Lead Sponsor: Appian Realty Advisors LLP
Event Sponsors: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, WilmerHale LLP, William Gallagher Associates, Latimer, Mayberry & Matthews IP Law LLP, Mid-Atlantic Venture Association

JOHNS HOPKINS BIOTECH CONFERENCE 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007

The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center invites you to a national conference for investors and business development executives. Hear from high impact scientists and clinicians on how Hopkins is bridging the divide between laboratory innovations and clinical advances. Network with leading Johns Hopkins cancer scientists and oncologists to discuss licensing opportunities for specific early-stage discoveries, and join informal roundtable discussions. For more information click www.hopkinsbiotech.org

2007 Incubator Company of the Year Awards

Date: June 19, 2007
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Event Location:
The Center Club
100 Light Street, 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD
(Legg Mason Building)
More Info: Website

George Mason's Business Alliance Bootcamp for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs

Check out this year's George Mason's Business Alliance Bootcamp for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs, a one-day forum in which more than 40 leading CXOs, VC's and other experts will share their experiences with those starting or expanding their companies.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and to learn how to grow your business and seek funding from VCs and other sources, develop strong sales and marketing strategies, employee recruitment and retention and other issues related to managing your growth. Among the keynote speakers is Phillip Merrick, founder and former CEO of webMethods, who will be discussing "The First 100 Decisions: The Path to a Successful Startup."

The Fourth Annual Bootcamp for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs will take place next Thursday, February 22nd at the McLean Hilton in Tysons Corner, VA. Register Now.

Women in Technology presents: Venture Capital and Entrepreneurs: Finding the Perfect Match

While the much talked about search for capital is often no easy feat, finding the right partner can be just as difficult. And then what happens after you've actually inked a deal? Come hear about venture capital and what makes it a possible source (or not!) for your company. Learn first-hand from investors and entrepreneurs who have experienced the ups and downs of fundraising and what it takes for partnerships to succeed. Learn from those who have not taken private funding, and those who have had significant experience in helping build and grow technology companies.

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Hilton McLean
7920 Jones
Branch Road in McLean, VA

Panelists

Don Rainey, General Partner, Intersouth Partners
Jill Stelfox, Chairman and CEO, Defywire
Denise Tayloe, Founder and CEO, Privo
Amber Gray, Associate, Updata Partners
Tonya Harmon, CEO, Harmony Information Systems
Moderator, Julia Spicer, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Venture Association

Software as a Service: "Life on the Saas Track"

February 7, 2007
7:30 am Breakfast & Registration
8:00 am - 9:30 am Presentation

Location: Cooley Godward Kronish Reston Town Center
11951 Freedom Drive, 15th Floor, Reston, Virginia

Register now!

Washington DC Technology Council hosts 8th Annual Early Stage Capital Forum

2007 Co-Chairmen Mark Ein, Founder & CEO, Venturehouse Group and Raul Fernandez, Chairman & CEO, ObjectVideo, Inc. invite you to the first major event of 2007 in the Washington DC Region introducing technology-focused companies raising capital from equity investors.

January 23, 2007
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

The Capital Hilton
Federal and Congressional Ballrooms
Second Floor
1001 - 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC

CONNECT at the Early Stage Capital Forum

January 23, 2007
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the CONNECT Reception of the Eighth Annual Early Stage Capital Forum - meet presenting companies, venture capitalists, private investors, corporate management, and others interested in technology investing

For more information or to register: www.dctechcouncil.org

10th Annual Wharton Entrepreneurship Conference: Friday, November 17

The Wharton Entrepreneurship Club and the Wharton Graduate Association are proud to present the 10th Annual Wharton Entrepreneurship Conference, "Start Small, Finish Big," scheduled for November 17, 2006.

To register for the event, please visit http://www.weconference.org/. If you are interested in a unique "Professional Service Provider Sponsorship Package" designed to provide targeted marketing for your firm at the conference, please contact Maz Sharafi at msharafi@wharton.upenn.edu or (917) 697-0092 for more information

Chesapeake Innovation Center - Defend America Challenge

In recognizing the five year anniversary of 9/11, the Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC), America's first business accelerator for homeland and national security, has issued a call for companies with innovative technology as it kicks off the first Defend America Challenge. The competition is open to companies with a product or service specializing in the homeland or national security field. CIC recently announced that the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) has offered to double the size of the grand prize of the Defend America Challenge. DBED's contribution brings the cash grand prize to $50,000.

All executive summaries must be submitted on or before November 15, 2006. Twenty five companies will be invited to submit a full business plan by December 15 and finalists will be notified by December 31, 2006.

The judging of six semi-finalists will take place before a live audience on January 19, 2007. Cash and in-kind prizes, provided by contest sponsors, will be awarded to the winner and one runner-up.

For further information please visit http://www.cic-tech.org or call Caitlin McNiff at 410-224-2030.

About Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC)
The Chesapeake Innovation Center, located in the "informatics corridor" of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, is a business accelerator that focuses the power of entrepreneurship on America's national security requirements. By creating a bridge between major users of security technology and small companies at the forefront of innovation, the CIC, its partners and member companies are able to offer significant advancements in the areas of informatics, energy, physical and cyber security technologies.

Technite 2006 Will Be Held Thursday October 19

17th Annual Celebration of Greater Baltimore's Technology Community

The Greater Baltimore Technology Council (GBTC) will hold its signature event and the region's premier night out, TechNite, on Thursday, October 19, 5:15 - 8:30 p.m., at the Baltimore Convention Center (One West Pratt Street in Downtown Baltimore).

This year, TechNite will examine the power of six degrees and how it's driving business in the region and beyond. Attendees will discover how companies throughout the Greater Baltimore region got to where they are today, and who helped them along the way.

As always, TechNite 2006 will include a high-powered program, dinner, and intensive networking time, as well as the annual announcement of Baltimore's Extraordinary Technology Advocate (the BETA Award).

TechNite has become the Greater Baltimore region's premier night out for the business and technology communities, drawing nearly 1,000 attendees including area tech executives and entrepreneurs, university and government officials, and representatives from Fortune 500 businesses.

Tickets for TechNite 2006 are $155 for GBTC members and $185 for non-members. To register or for more information, contact the GBTC at 410-327-9148 or visit the TechNite 2005 website at www.gbtechcouncil.org.

About the GBTC (www.gbtechcouncil.org)
The Greater Baltimore Technology Council is devoted to one goal: growing the region's technology community. The GBTC asks tech companies what they need to grow and provides it through innovative programs. The GBTC creates forums where organizations can meet, learn, and do business. Finally, the GBTC celebrates the community's successes, spreading the word that technology businesses thrive here.

6th Annual Heroines in Technology Dinner and Auction: Friday, October 27

The March of Dimes and Women in Technology are joining forces for the 6th annual Heroines in Technology dinner and auction on Friday, October 27, 2006 at the McLean Hilton. Heroines in Technology is an event to recognize and honor women in the technology field who exemplify volunteer service in the community. Since its inception, Heroines in Technology has raised nearly a half million dollars to support the March of Dime's mission to improve the health of babies. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner and live and silent auctions. I.J. Hudson, NBC4 technology reporter and producer of "The Digital Edge," will serve as the master of ceremonies. Corporate tables are $3,000, individual tickets are $250 and $200 for WIT Members. For, more information or to purchase tickets, please visit marchofdimes.com/metrodc.

George Washington University Graduate Student Research & Development Showcase

George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) will be holding its first Graduate Student Research and Development Showcase on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the George Washington University Marvin Center. This first annual event is designed to provide highlights into research activities at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, while fostering interaction among local and regional industry, governmental organizations, potential GWU students, alumni and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences faculty and graduate students.

The event is open to the public and there is no admission fee. For additional information please see the SEAS website.

2007 Business Plan Competition Call for Judges

The MIT Enterprise Forum Washington-Baltimore Chapter is in search of judges and attendees for their 2007 Business Plan Competition which is being held Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the University of Maryland at College Park. Each panel of judges will help critique and rank 20-minute presentations from five of the approximately 15-20 teams which are competing.

The event is free. Contact jzuccaro@gannett.com, 703-658-8375 if you would like to be a judge or attend the event. Alternatively you may refer to this web site below to find out more.

NVCA Annual Meeting Annual Meeting: April 12-18, 2007

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) will host its Annual Meeting on April 17-18 at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. Get program and registration information.

Attendance to the meeting is restricted to private equity investors.

NFTE's 2007 Dare 2 Dream Gala: May 2, 2007

Please join your MAVA colleagues at the NFTE gala this year. Julia Spicer, MAVA Executive Director is a member of the NFTE Greater Washington Advisory Board and NFTE remains MAVA's philanthropic focus.

When: Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Where: Marriott Wardman Park - 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC
More Info: www.nftegw.com

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