Regional Tech-Transfer Resources
A number of regional opportunities are available to promote interactions between inventors and business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors.
Regional Technology and Enterpreneurial Organizations
BioNJ: An organization dedicated to promoting biotechnology and related industries in New Jersey for the benefit of the citizens, the economy and the patients of New Jersey, the US and worldwide.
Einstein's Alley: A network of science, technology and business associates dedicated to promoting central New Jersey as the state's innovation corridor.
Innovation NJ: A coalition of leading businesses, trade associations and universities who share a commitment to fostering and encouraging innovation throughout New Jersey.
Jumpstart NJ Angel Network: A private, member-led angel group that invests in early-stage technology companies in the Mid-Atlantic region.
New Jersey Entrepreneurial Network: An organization providing educational and informational services to entrepreneurs, investors, persons in related fields and the public.
New Jersey Small Business Development Center: An organization that provides a variety of educational and business resources to help small business owners finance, market and manage their companies.
New Jersey Technology Council: An organization providing business support, networking opportunities and advocacy with the mission of enhancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center.
Pennsylvania Bio: An organization with the mission to promote Pennsylvania as a global leader in the biosciences by creating a cohesive community that unites biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research and financial strengths.
Princeton Entrepreneurs' Network: A network of alumni, students, faculty and others connected to the Princeton community who are entrepreneurs, soon-to-be entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, lawyers, accountants, consultants, professional service providers and persons otherwise interested in entrepreneurship.
Regional Events that Showcase Technologies
Princeton Annual Innovation Forum: An opportunity for Princeton researchers to present their potential product or start-up idea in a 3-minute “elevator pitch” presentation. Organized by Princeton's Keller Center.
Celebrate Princeton Invention: An annual event that brings together Princeton researchers with entrepreneurs and investors. Hosted by the Office of the Dean for Research.
New Jersey Entrepreneurial Network Meetings: Meetings occur every two months and feature opportunities to pitch ideas, meet venture capital investors, and learn from experts and other members.
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Initiatives
Open Innovation Drug Discovery Eli Lilly & Co.: By providing a platform for idea-sharing, Eli Lilly & Co. lowers the barrier for collaborations between investigators working inside and outside an organization.
Discovery Fast Track Challenge: A program that offers University investigators the ability to partner with GSK to develop a novel drug discovery concept into a new medicine.