The CNY Biotech Accelerator, in partnership with the Empire State Development Innovation Resource Center, is hosting a Concept to Commercialization Bootcamp, October 3 and 4 in Syracuse. Topics include: business model canvas, intellectual property, university models of successful commercialization, manufacturing, startup company product development, business development, sales channels and funding lifecycle for startup companies. The two-day training camp features experts from across New York State who can help innovators accelerate their venture development.
Thanks to funding support through the Empire State Development Innovation Resource Center, reduced registration is only $10.00 for all attendees, which includes two days of comprehensive programming with expert speakers and panelists, as well as continental breakfast and lunch on both days.
Register at: https://www.upstatefoundation.org/CNYBiotech
Agenda: Concept to Commercialization Boot Camp
Hosted by Empire State Development Innovation Resource Center and CNY Biotech Accelerator
CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 E. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY
October 3-4, 2019
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
8:00 Sign-In and Continental Breakfast
8:30 Welcome/Program Start: Kathi Durdon, Executive Director, CNY Biotech Accelerator
THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR START UP’S VALUE
8:35 Business Model Canvas
Topics: Value proposition, Customer segment, Investigating the market, Resources to support value discovery
Emily Ekland, Commercialization Director, Innovation Resource Center, Empire State Development
9:45 Intellectual Property
Topics: IP Protection, Freedom to Operate, Valuation of IP, Issues with Co-inventors
Moderator: John W. Boger, Partner, Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti, PC
Panel:
- David L. Nocilly, Member, Bond, Schoenek & King
- Roger Bonenfant, Hillrom
- Reid Cunningham, University of Rochester
THE TRANSLATION OF BENCH TO BEDSIDE TO BUSINESS
10:45 University Models to Support Successful Commercialization
Topics: Academic Perspective on Technology Research versus Technology Commercialization, Industry Leveraging Academia, Commercialization Assistance Models at Universities, Obtaining Due Diligence on Disclosures
Moderator: Molly C. Zimmermann, Esq., Associate Director, NYS Science & Technology Law Center, Syracuse University
Panel:
- Joseph Scaduto, MS, MBA, Founder & CEO, Traverse Biosciences, Inc.
- Lou Walcer, Director, Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture
- Development in the Life Sciences, Cornell University
- Greg Gdowski, PhD, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Executive Director, Center for Medical Technology & Innovation, University of Rochester
Noon Lunch and Networking
1:15 Manufacturing
Topics: Prototypes, Design, Scale Up, Manufacturing Timing and Costs; Leveraging NYS Manufacturing Resources: NY Manufacturing Extension Partnerships; Engaging Contract Manufacturers
Moderator: Steve Melito, Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub
Panel:
- Kevin Webb, Key Account Manager, Sparton
- Mike Marusic, Senior Manufacturing Consultant, MEP Center, Mohawk Valley Advanced Institute for Manufacturing, Utica, NY
- James D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO
3:00 Startup Company Product Development and Manufacturing Journey Panel
Moderator: Lou Walcer
- Bryan Margulies, PhD, CSO and Co-founder, Zetagen Therapeutics
- Joel Tabb, President, Ionica Sciences, McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences, Cornell University
- To be announced
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
8:00 Continental Breakfast
8:30 Keynote Presentation:
Introduction: Mark E. Schmitt, PhD, Interim Vice President for Research, Upstate Medical University
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Peter Boatwright
Allan D. Shocker Professor of Marketing and New Product Development; Director of the Integrated Innovation Institute, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University
ADVANCED COMMERCIALIZATION
9:35 – 10:45 Components of Business Development
Topics: Regulatory/Governing Body Strategy, Financial Model, Revenue Model, Technology Partnering/Licensing
Moderator: John J. Seman, CEO, Revitale Pharma
- Jack Rudnick, Esq., Director, NYS Science & Technology Law Center, Syracuse University
- Lou Walcer, Director, Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences, Cornell University
- Steven Lickstein, Newman and Lickstein
- Gregory J. Smith, Tax Associate, Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPA
10:45 – 12:00 Sales Channels for Medical Products Panel
Topics:
Moderator: Courtney Chiavara Perrone, Senior Manager Sales Enablement and Program Manager, Commercial Operations, Hillrom
Panel:
- Jamie Wood, Director of Commercial Operations, Hillrom
- David Jeffrey Schultz, Chief Procurement Officer, CONMED Corporation
- John J. Seman, CEO, Revitale Pharma
12:00 – 1:15 Lunch and Networking
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND FINANCE OPTIONS
1:15 – 2:30 Funding Lifecycle for Start Up Companies
- Scott Friedman, Chairman, Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, LLP
- To be announced
2:30 – 3:15 Open Discussion: Attendee Q&A/Program Wrap
This program is essential for any companies interested in product innovation, particularly those in the medical device and life sciences sector.
Register at: https://www.upstatefoundation.org/CNYBiotech
