Innovations

Iowa’s Biotech Innovation Showcase now accepting applications

Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) Executive Director Joe Hrdlicka has announced applications are now being accepted for the Partnering For Growth Biotech Innovation Showcase to be held Monday, March 20th, 2018.

This Innovation Showcase event is the result of industry leaders and investors seeking to establish a gathering of innovators, inventors and investors to collaborate on their work specific to the field of biotechnology. The Showcase provides a forum for biotech leaders in Iowa and beyond to present their innovations to potential investors from throughout the country.

“We have established an expert panel for innovators to make presentations that address important topics including the development of biofuels and biomaterials; advances in food, ag and plant genetics; progress in animal health; as well as human health and medical technology,” Hrdlicka said. “This event will help solidify Iowa’s position as a leader in bioscience.”

The top company as selected by the event’s Investor Panel wins a $5,000 prize.

Applications to present will be accepted through Jan. 5, 2018. “This is a great opportunity to see the leading biotech startup concepts emerging in the field,” Hrdlicka said. “Those interested in this event should visit the website we’ve established.” www.iowabio.org/pfgapply

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