INNOVATION SHOWCASE

Apply Now! Innovation Showcase at the Oregon Bio 2025 Annual Conference

Be part of Oregon Bio 2025: Innovation and Workforce in Focus, happening September 29–30, 2025. The Innovation Showcase will take place on Day 2 (September 30)—a high-profile opportunity to present your research or startup in front of investors, tech transfer experts, and life and bioscience industry leaders.

Conference Highlights

Day 1 (Sept 29): Expert Panels, Lunch, and Bio on the Vine Awards & Networking Reception

Day 2 (Sept 30): Innovation Showcase, Keynotes, and Industry Deep Dives

Submit Your Application

Pitch Categories

Research Fast Pitch

• For high school through PhD students and early-career researchers
• 3–5 minute presentations + Q&A
• Focus on basic or applied science

Startup Pitch

• For early- and later-stage bioscience companies
• 9–12 minute presentations + Q&A
• Categories based on funding or revenue:
  • Early-stage: < $500K raised or earned
  • Later-stage: > $500K raised or earned

Selection Criteria

• Clarity of the application
• Elegance of the solution in addressing the problem
• Intuitiveness of the proposed path forward
• Potential impact of the work

Note: The Application Review Committee reserves the right to reassign applicants to a different pitch category if appropriate. Applicants will be notified of any such changes.

Eligibility

• Based in Oregon or Southwest Washington
• Finalists must also participate in mandatory virtual pitch coaching

Benefits of Participating

• Live stage exposure at a statewide industry event
• Expert feedback from bioscience professionals
• Networking with potential partners, collaborators, and investors

All applicants—whether or not selected as finalists—will receive feedback on their submission.

Important Dates

• July 14, 2025: Application Submission Deadline
• August 1, 2025: Finalists Notified (via email)
• September 1–12, 2025: Pitch Coaching/Practice Sessions
• September 30, 2025: Innovation Showcase

Location

Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus
Event Center (Building 9)
17705 NW Springville Rd,
Portland, OR 97229

PCC Rock Creek is located approximately 12 miles west of downtown Portland in Washington County.