TCOMM EVENT – October 13, 2011
“Commercializing New Technologies”
100 Lytton Avenue
Holiday Inn, Pittsburgh @ University Center (Oakland)
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Register before Oct. 4 and pay only $119

 

The TCOMM Event is a fast-paced, interactive conference designed for small businesses and innovators that want to commercialize new technologies.

 

Agenda, October 13th

8:30-9:00 - Registration

 

9:00-9:30  - Welcome and Breakfast with Jerry Paytas from Fourth Economy &  “How Pittsburgh Fits Into the Technology Picture”

 

9:30-10:45 Breakout Session I

Early Stage Funding for Energy Related Startup Companies
Panelists are asked to discuss how clean tech businesses should secure financing. What are the financing options? What makes a clean tech business an attractive candidate? At what stage should businesses seek funding?

 

Managing Intellectual Property
Once intellectual property has been identified and steps have been taken to secure it, it must be managed. Learn the challenges, key issues and best practices for safeguarding your IP.

 

Strategies for Beta Testing & Corporate Partnering
A critical step in the development of a new technology is to get it in the hands of a potential customer to get some real world feedback. The presenters will discuss when and how to approach such customers and what to expect. They will also discuss strategies for converting customer interest into strategic partnerships to support product development and company growth.

 

10:50-12:05 Breakout Session II

 

SBIR/STTR Discussion Panel: Federal Agencies
John Davis, The SBIR Resource, leads a panel of SBIR Program Representatives from Federal Agencies and from PA Innovation Partnership. Meet representatives from the Departments of Homeland Security, Missle Defense Agency, National Energy Technology Laboratory and Department of Agriculture, as they discuss government opportunities and how SBIR/STTR Awards can fund your research and development.

 

Tales From the Trenches – How to successfully commercialize your clean technology product
Learn from the experts. Panelists will discuss how they commercialized their clean technology and describe their stages of development. They will identify challenges they faced and their solutions to bring the products to market.

 

That’s a Great Idea, But Will it Sell?”
Discover research techniques and tools for determining the feasibility of an idea. Learn the basics of product development and listen to product development stories of success and failure.

 

12:-12:40 - Technology Resources Tradeshow

 

12:40-2:00 - Lunch and keynote speaker, Lalit Chordia

Lalit Chordia, Ph.D. is president and founder of Thar Technologies, Inc. which specializes in commercial applications for high-pressure carbon dioxide process technologies. Listen as he details his path to success – from the creation of a new idea to commercialization to SBA Exporter of the Year.

2:10-3:25 Breakout Session III

 

Get Connected: Regional Alternative Financing Programs
What funding programs are available for financing your technology? What are the eligibility requirements and how do you apply? What do these organizations look for when funding a project? These questions and more are answered by representatives from Small Business Administration, Innovation Works, The Technology Collaborative, PA NanoMaterials Commercialization Center, Idea Foundry, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse and Urban Redevelopment Authority.

 

The Investor-Ready Entrepreneur – Getting a “yes” from Investors
How do successful companies get the attention of investors? What do they include in their pitch? What is due diligence? What are term sheets? Learn the steps for getting a “Yes” from investors from Blue Tree Allied Angels.

 

Go Global: Taking Your Technology Abroad
A proven way to grow a technology firm’s revenues is to expand overseas where U.S. expertise is highly valued. Overseas markets show explosive growth and opportunities abound for U.S. firms. To accomplish this success, companies should know how to design their products to meet international regulations, protect their intellectual property and obtain financing to accomplish the deal. Learn from regional experts and hear the success story of how exports helped to propel a local technology firm’s growth.

 

3:30-4:40 Networking Reception sponsored by     

  

 

 

 

Keynote speaker, Lalit Chordia, Ph.D. is the president and founder of Thar Technologies, Inc. which specializes in commercial applications for high-pressure carbon dioxide process technologies. Listen as he details his path to success – from the creation of a new idea to commercialization to SBA Exporter of the Year.

 

View a list of the other speakers here!

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Opportunity: How to Win SBIR Awards - October 14 Have a special interest in early-stage R&D funding? Spend the next day with renowned expert, John Davis, in Pittsburgh at Duquesne University learning the secrets to winning SBIR-STTR Awards. The cost of this event is $175. Register for both event days, October 13 and 14,and pay only $219.

 

Registration Fees

TComm Event – October 13, 2011

Early registration before September 28	$119.00
Event registration after September 28	$139.00
“How to Win SBIR Awards” with John Davis – October 14, 2011 Click here to register just for SBIR Awards	$175.00
Register for both Events (TCOMM-Oct 13 & SBIR Awards-Oct 14)	$219.00