The Women in Bio CT Chapter's kick-off event is today at noon! The virtual event will bring together a plethora of accomplished women who are all at the forefront of biotech ecosystem in Connecticut. We're looking forward to attending ourselves!

If you haven't already, do check out the AIM-Hi 2021 Women's Venture Competition for details about applying for $1M in investor funding.

We have also identified a new opportunity for Black and Latinx women founders.

Lastly, please join amplifyHERscience and OCR at the 2021 Innovation Summit in May. You can pick and chose what live pitch days or panels you'd like to join. And all amplifyHERscience friends get FREE access by using code aHs at checkout.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WIB Connecticut Chapter Kickoff: Connecting Women Across Connecticut
Tuesday April 20 from 12-1pm EST

Join us to kick off the new WIB-Connecticut chapter! Our first event will bring the perspectives of panelists from pharma, academia, and the BioCT organization. It will address some of the key areas where connecting with others in life sciences, particularly women in life sciences, has made a difference in their professional and personal development. Learn about the WIB organization, hear from an amazing panel of Connecticut women discussing why it is so important to connect with other women in Bio and form some new connections yourself!
The Yale Innovation Summit is the largest entrepreneurship event on campus, and the largest gathering of venture capital investors in Connecticut. Dozens of startups founded by Yale biotech and tech innovators are joined by top ventures from around the state to pitch their ideas in a ”Shark Tank” format to prospective industry partners and investors. The Yale Innovation Summit offers unparalleled networking, education, and inspiration to the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem.  
PLEASE NOTE: Get FREE access to Summit by using promo code aHs. Enter the promo code by clicking the Blue Promo Code link in the top right corner of the ticket order page.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
Saturday, May 15th
2021 AIM-HI Women's Venture Competition Application Deadline
11:59pm ET

The AIM-HI Accelerator Fund is pleased to present the 2021 Women’s Venture Competition. Subject to due diligence and negotiation, the winning company will receive $1 million in investment from AIM-HI and co-investors. The investment money has been increased significantly compared to previous years, from $300K to $1M! Outside of the investment, “Rising Star” and “Most Innovative Technology” prizes will be awarded to chosen contestants. Click here to download the flyer!
June 4, 2021
2021 Tech Equity Hub Application Deadline

The Tech Equity Hub is a virtual accelerator that will provide a cohort of 8 to 10 Black and Latinx female founders the tools, resources, and connections they need to build successful tech companies. During the 12-week program the cohort will engage in workshops, 1:1 mentor sessions, individualized coaching, and tech deep dives, and cohort community building events. Our expert faculty and accomplished mentors will cover product design and evolution, marketing and sales, business strategy and finance, growth, legal, fundraising, and personal development.
RESOURCES
Women in Bio
Organization

Women In Bio's mentoring programs support women in various stages of their career and personal development. Many chapters have implemented and continue to develop exciting new programs that will grow within the Women In Bio community.
Theia
Organization

Theia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of women entrepreneurs and investors in healthcare. Their resources will support you in your entrepreneurial journey and pursuit of changing healthcare. Gain insight into entrepreneurship with their framework for company building and their podcast, “Spotlight on Women in Health Ventures.” Join their virtual network of rising young professionals and successful entrepreneurs and investors on Instagram and LinkedIn!
WEST Women Entrepreneurs
Organization

Boston based WEST helps women in science, technology, and engineering advance their careers. Our members are committed to developing themselves as leaders through learning, networking, and sharing.
Rosalind Franklin, Chemist
July 25, 1920-April 16, 1958

Franklin is known for her revolutionary work in discovering the double helix structure of DNA. She passed away four years before her male colleagues were awarded with the Nobel Prize in 1962. Some believe that even if Franklin had lived, she likely would have been snubbed by the committee.

FUN FACT: Franklin was recently commemorated on the UK 50pence coin in 2020. Pictured to the right and below are some from Morag's personal collection!
Have a great week!

amplifyHERscience

Morag Grassie, PhD, Senior Associate Director, Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale
Lola Kadiri, MD, PhD, Senior Business Development Associate, Yale OCR
Michelle McQueen, Communications Officer, Yale OCR
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