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Your source for news and happenings in our innovation neighborhood. | September 2023
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STL Startup Week
Sept 18 – 22
Built by the community for the community, STL Startup Week is a five-day celebration and elevation of all things entrepreneurship in the St. Louis region. Startup Week hosts dozens of events, including talks, panels, workshops, happy hours, and networking opportunities.
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Weekly: Danforth Center Scientific Seminar Series
The Danforth Center hosts a complimentary virtual weekly Scientific Seminar Series on a variety of topics. Click here for a listing of upcoming seminars and join the conversation! If you would like to participate or be on the email list for these seminars, please contact Terri Burton, tburton@danforthcenter.org.
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Agritech Thursdays
Second Thursday of the Month
5:30 - 6:30PM
Geospatial Innovation Center, T-REX,
911 Washington Avenue 4th Floor
AgriTech Thursdays is a monthly, after-work event focused on agricultural technologies research and collaboration in the St Louis region. At each event, one company or researcher gives a short, 15-minute talk on an existing or solved research problem of their choosing and how it fits into the wider agricultural technologies landscape followed by Q&A, drinks, and networking. Interested in giving a talk? Contact: george@deepgrain.com
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Starting a Business is Hard. Learn to Advocate for Making it Easier.
September (multiple dates)
Many of the pain points, frustrations, and barriers that come with starting and running a business can be mitigated by changes in public policy.
NEXT Missouri, a statewide advocacy coalition supporting new businesses, and partners across the state have teamed up to offer a free one-hour advocacy training to entrepreneurs and small business owners so that they can effectively influence lawmakers and help their businesses grow. Join other entrepreneurs from across the state to learn practical skills and strategies you can use immediately that will make a difference for your business.
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SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop
September 19-21, 2023
BioGenerator and BBCetc bring this workshop to cover all aspects of writing and submitting an
SBIR/STTR proposal to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The workshop will review the SBIR/STTR program basics, take a
deep dive into NIH proposal preparation,
review criteria, and NIH’s commercialization plan requirements.
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Startup Connection
September 23, 4PM
Knight Hall, Washington University
Back by popular demand, Startup Connection is the St. Louis region’s largest expo and showcase of early-stage startups. Featuring ~50 local companies, Startup Connection aims to build relationships between startups, students, investors, customers, and the general public. Attendees will enjoy appetizers and drinks as they network with founders and members of the local innovation community.
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39 North Pedal the Cause Team
September 23 and 24
39 North is proud to participate in Pedal the Cause to support to provide critical funding for cancer research at the Siteman Cancer and Siteman Kids Institute at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. With courses ranging from 10 to 100 miles and spinning options, there is something for everyone! Join us and Register for the 39 North team today!
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Coffee with Colleagues
September 26, 8:30 - 9:30AM
Danforth Plant Science Center
Join your colleagues and friends at the Danforth Center for a short presentation by Katie Murphy, PhD, about the cutting-edge technology and research in the Plant Phenotyping Facility and how you can apply these tools and resources to your own work! Optional facility tour will be offered. Enjoy fresh baked goods and kick start your day with as much coffee as your heart desires!
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Geo-Resolution
September 28, 8:30AM - 5PM
Saint Louis University, Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103
Geospatial Career Fair - 2 - 5PM
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Saint Louis University are co-sponsoring Geo-Resolution 2023 to provide a venue for collaboration among geospatial experts and students in government, academia and industry. This year’s conference focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence and new digital technologies on geospatial research and analysis.
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Super-resolution and high-speed imaging in plant research mini course
October
Hybrid
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center’s Advanced Bioimaging Laboratory is hosting a (5) week lecture/lab mini-course on super-resolution and high-speed imaging in plant research. This
course is tailored for plant scientists who have beginner and intermediate imaging experience, but expert microscopists with limited exposure to
super-resolution microscopy could benefit as well. The course will primarily focus on the ZEISS Elyra7 capabilities. A certificate of completion will be provided with full attendance.
Lectures will be held Monday mornings from 9:00 am-10:30 am (CST) on October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23 and October 30, 2023. The Monday morning Lectures will be in a hybrid format (Landenberg Theater and Zoom) and cover theory and applications of super-resolution microscopy and high-speed imaging.
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Defining Your Business Model and Discovering Your True Value – A Tech Workshop Series
October 19th, November 2 and 16,
8:30 - 11:30AM online
This 3-session training will introduce technology start-ups to the steps necessary for
developing a business model canvas for their early concept. This includes a framework that
focuses on discovering the customer problems in the space where their potential solution may
live. In addition, the course will include steps to develop a value proposition that fulfills the
customer’s need, that differentiates them in the marketplace.
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She Leads
October 20, 9AM - 3PM
Washington University
The program will offer a mentor workshop, women in entrepreneurship panel and building a career discussion featuring inspiring and successful women panelists who will share how they have combined career, personal life, and other interests beyond graduation. The event will close with a networking reception.
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Bellwether Foundation Plant Phenotyping Facility at the Danforth Center
An essential part of plant science is understanding how plants respond to their environment. One way scientists can measure this is by monitoring a plant’s phenotype, such as leaf size and shape, root structure, growth rate in particular conditions, and more. At the Danforth Center's Phenotyping Facility, scientists are able to gather an unprecedented amount of data about the plants they are studying. This data is used to develop improved and sustainable crops that are better able to withstand conditions like drought and extreme temperatures.
The Phenotyping Facility offers competitive pricing for commercial and academic clients, with additional discounts for small businesses.
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