New here? Welcome to Eugene! Join this educational and networking event to learn more about resources in the local innovation ecosystem, for startups and new ventures. Hear from bioscience and advanced manufacturing companies that are growing here and how they have successfully plugged-in. This free event is co-hosted by Onward Eugene and Oregon Bioscience Association. Date: Friday, September 30Location: The Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Eugene.Time: Doors open at 3:45pm, panels starting at 4pm.Social Hour begins at 5 pm at Civic Winery, a short walk away. Network with other attendees on the private patio for hosted drinks and small bites.  Panel #1: Eugene - Where BioScience Companies Take Flight (4:00 pm)Home to the Oregon Ducks and 139 BioScience companies. Moderator: Shula Jaron, Head of New Product, PoppyPanelists : James Murray, Director of Immunoassay development (Simplestep ELISA), Abcam Chuck Williams, AVP Innovation, University of Oregon Caroline Cummings, CEO, RAIN Panel #2: Eugene - Win and Help Win (4:30 pm)The people, programs, and resources that innovators will want to know about.  Moderator: Jim Teece, Publisher, Southern Oregon Business JournalPanelists : Jesse Fittipaldi, Interim CEO, Arcimoto Anne Fifield, Economic Director, City of Eugene Nicole Desch, Director of Talent & Business Engagement, […]

Free coffee and great company every month. There is something about meeting over coffee that sparks good ideas and great networking. Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-10am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation. After brief introductions, local entrepreneurs, mentors, small biz owners and others will have the chance to meet and network. Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required and make sure you invite a friend! Discover one of the events that helped launch the Eugene area startup eco-system. *Note that this is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups with others who can help them. This is not a 'leads' networking event. If you are a service provider looking for clients, this is not the place to do it. ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE: Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit. Onward's entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast […]

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level?  Unlock your potential to be a leader worth following by learning about your unique leadership voice and how to use it to communicate effectively.  This 5 Voices Bootcamp will equip you with tools you can use to transform your teams communication.  Experience the power of the 5 Leadership Voices in this series of interactive workshops. Through them you will deepen relational trust, unlock your team's true potential and accelerate its performance. This is 3-part Bootcamp held on 10/27/22, 11/3/22 and 12/1/22. Each Bootcamp is held at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Downtown Eugene, from 10:30 am to 12 pm. 5 Voices Bootcamp focuses on the following learning objectives: Each team member will leave each session with a clear set of actions for their personal transformation. 1: Discover Your Leadership Voice.  Learn the behaviors and value of each of the 5 Voices and identify the natural Voice you use in the team. 2: The Power of Your Voice.  Celebrate the contribution your Voice brings and learn the negative impact your Voice can have on others. 3: The Art of Collaboration.  Get the best from each person […]

Dr. Emily Leproust, CEO and Co-founder of Twist Bioscience, will talk about the science behind Twist’s DNA-based tools that enable researchers across a variety of scientific disciplines to achieve groundbreaking discoveries. Leproust will share her experience of co-founding Twist, raising funds, and building a team from the ground up. She will share her strategy for maintaining a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation as companies grow to be larger in both revenue and personnel. The lessons learned from Twist’s early stages to their current growth are relevant to those working in startups, large companies, and large public institutions. Dr. Leproust will present remotely via Zoom but we encourage attendees to join us as we gather in person at Onward Eugene (942 Olive St) to connect with Dr. Leproust and network with other attendees. The Women's Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP. A Note About Gender: We intend for the words "women" and "woman" to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.