The SBIR Journey: CBE's FAST Program Workshop Series: Reviewing Past Proposals
Join us for The SBIR Journey, a two-part workshop series designed to help innovators improve their SBIR/STTR funding readiness. Learn how to extract actionable insights from submission materials, leverage reviewer feedback, and build stronger proposals with guidance from SBIR/TABA expert Dennis Gilmore, Ph.D.. No prior experience with SBIR is required. Register: bit.ly/FASTWebinarCBE
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are America's largest source of non-dilutive funding for early-stage technology innovation. Often branded as “America's Seed Fund,” SBIR/STTR provides entrepreneurs, startups, and research-driven small businesses with federal funding to develop, validate, and commercialize breakthrough technologies without giving up equity.
Through agencies such as NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE, and NASA, the programs help transform promising ideas into products, companies, and industries that drive economic growth, strengthen national competitiveness,…
Online Location: bit.ly/FASTWebinarCBE. University Event Topic: Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Business. Faculty. Health. Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Speaker/Presenter: Dennis Gilmore, PhD
SBIR/TABA Expert | TIV Tech.
Commercialization Lead
President of Crosslynx Research Consulting and COO of Struckryx. He also serves as an NSF I-Corps instructor and mentor, NSF review panelist, and DoD SBIR executive advisor. Event Open To: All (Public). All Students. Alumni. Emory College Students. Emory Community. Staff. Faculty. School of Medicine Students. School of Public Health Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Business Students. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CenterForBlackEntrepreneurship2/FASTProgramWorkshopRSVPFormReviewingPastProposals2026. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.cognitoforms.com. The Collaboration Lab: Build the Team Behind the Breakthrough
Calling All Atlanta Innovators! Are you building something in Atlanta? Join us for The Collaboration Lab on September 22.
Strong teams don’t happen by accident. They require intentional communication, trust, and an understanding of how to work effectively together—especially when you’re building something new.
The Collaboration Lab is an interactive, in-person workshop designed to help founders, researchers, and startup teams strengthen the skills that make collaboration more effective.
Whether you're leading a startup, working on a research-based technology, or part of an emerging team, this is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and invest in how your team works together.
📅 September 22, 2026, ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM, 📍 The Hatchery | Atlanta, GA, 🤝 In Person
Space is limited, so we encourage you to register soon.
Want to learn more? Check out the flyer below for additional details about The Collaboration Lab, including what to expect from the afternoon.
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University Event Topic: Business. Career Development. Faculty. Graduate. Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Medicine. Nursing. Research. Science. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Speaker/Presenter: This interactive workshop, facilitated by EPYX Team Building & Coaching, is designed to help founders, researchers, and startup teams strengthen communication, build trust, and develop the leadership skills needed to grow high-performing companies. Event Open To: Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. Juniors. First-Year Students. Oxford College Students. PhD. PhD Students Advanced to Candidacy. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Seniors. Sophomores. Staff. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=u5ghSHuuJUuLem1_Mvqggy6E73kVjxVLkS_HT_wag0tUN09RR0VUSU9CRlNFS05RWUcxQVUzMk5SSS4u&route=shorturl. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Hatchery
1578 Avenue Place, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30329.
For more info visit forms.cloud.microsoft. Biolocity Call for Applications (Opens Oct. 1st)
Biolocity Application
We’re proud to open our annual Request for Proposals on October 1, 2026. We invite innovators from Georgia Tech and Emory University to take their biomedical discoveries from the lab to real-world impact.
The application process is multi-stage: if selected to advance, you’ll prepare a full proposal outlining commercialization milestones and a corresponding budget, culminating in a pitch presentation to the Biolocity Oversight Committee.
At Biolocity, we’re not just funding ideas — we’re helping researchers bridge the gap from lab to market, and we can’t wait to see what innovations you’ll bring to the table.
, Application Process Phase 1: Submit Video & Application along with Full Proposal: Submit a 3–5 minute lightning pitch video and project proposal along with your full application. (Download Biolocity Proposal Template HERE), Oversight Committee Review: The Biolocity Team and Oversight Committee (OC) will review all submissions to…
Online Location: https://biolocity.gatech.edu/get-started/biolocity-application/. University Event Topic: Business. Faculty. Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Medicine. Nursing. Research. Science. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Biomedical Engineering. Event Open To: All (Public). All Students. Alumni. Emory College Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. First-Year Students. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. Oxford College Students. Oxford Continuee Students. PhD. PhD Students Advanced to Candidacy. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. Seniors. Sophomores. Staff. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://biolocity.gatech.edu/get-started/biolocity-application/. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 AM – Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit biolocity.gatech.edu. 2026 Winship 5K | CNM is Building a Team
Lace up your sneakers! CNM is building a team to take on the 2026 Winship 5K and we want you to join us!
CNM 5K team members will receive a team t-shirt and bragging rights for achieving our fundraising goal 💪
The Race will take place on Saturday, October 3rd. Click HERE to learn more and join our team today!
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University Event Topic: Community. Faculty. Fund Raiser. Graduate. Health. Medicine. Nursing. Public Health. Research. Science. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Winship Cancer Institute. Event Open To: All Students. Alumni. Donors. Emory College Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. First-Year Students. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. International Students. Juniors. PhD. PostDocs. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Staff. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://secure2.convio.net/emory/site/TR/Win5K/Winship5k?pg=team&team_id=8862&fr_id=1360. Contact Name: Callie Wigington. Contact Email: newmedicines@emory.edu.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Emory University McDonough Field
Atlanta, GA.
For more info visit secure2.convio.net. AppHatchery Office Hours at Emory
Join us for AppHatchery Office Hours on Tuesday, October 6th (12 PM–1 PM) in HSRB-II,1st floor/lobby, in front of the Nexus digital screen (next to room N100).
Bring your research, share the problem you’re tackling, and explore how technology or design could help expand its impact. We’re looking for ideas with real-world potential—if yours aligns, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to have a custom app built with our team, for FREE. Stop by, grab some refreshments, and let’s turn your ideas into something impactful.
Parking:Free Limited Onsite Parking: (1750 Haygood Drive Atlanta, GA 30307), Note: Reserved onsite parking spots are available after 4PM, Gambrell deck, 1705 Lowergate Drive, Atlanta GA 30322, Lowergate East Parking Deck (behind university hospital), 1717 Lowergate Dr. NE. Atlanta GA 30322, Approximately 5 min walk from the HSRB Complex. Starvine deck at Clairmont campus, 1945 Starvine Way, Decatur GA 30033, Park at Visitor Parking, Take elevator to 4th floor and follow signage…
University Event Topic: Business. Career Development. Faculty. Graduate. Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Humanities. Medicine. Nursing. Public Health. Research. Science. Other. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: AppHatchery. Event Open To: All (Public). All Students. Alumni. Emory College Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. First-Year Students. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. Juniors. Organization Members. Oxford College Students. PhD. PhD Students Advanced to Candidacy. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Seniors. Sophomores. Staff. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Lobby/atrium, by Nexus digital screen (next to N100).
For more info visit georgiactsa.org. ibidi Micro Illumination System Overview - Emory
, ibidi Micro Illumination System Overview - Emory
This 30-min webinar will provide an overview of the ibidi portfolio and a deep-dive into the new ibidi Micro Illumination System with applications including:Hydrogel-based microfluidics, Photo-induced cell wounding, 2D photopatterning, PDMS Master Mold Fabrication, 🎬 3-min introduction to the Micro Illumination System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yqsl0K7NKE
Please join us Thursday, Oct 29th for a hands-on workshop with the Micro Illumination System and a presentation by ibidi CEO, Dr. Roman Zantl. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
🔗 Registration for Oct 29th event co-hosted with the Emory Innovation Center: https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/3TCAxi, 📆 Save-the-date webpage: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/innovation-entrepreneurship?eventid=206356728, 📧 Contact information: Jenna Rogalinski, jrogalinski@ibidi.com.
Online Location: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0fce0d17-6060-45c5-91ec-0dece58868ac@e21e11bc-bda1-4b25-a2fa-3c99663e44f3. University Event Topic: Faculty. Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Medicine. Nursing. Public Health. Research. Science. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Speaker/Presenter: Jenna Rogalinski, Sr. Technical Sales Representative, . Event Open To: All (Public). Emory Community. Faculty. PhD. PostDocs. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. Staff. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0fce0d17-6060-45c5-91ec-0dece58868ac@e21e11bc-bda1-4b25-a2fa-3c99663e44f3. Contact Name: Cindy Borges (Emory-related questions); Jenna Rogalinski (ibidi-related questions). Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu (Cindy, Emory); jrogalinski@ibidi.com (Jenna, ibidi).
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
HackATL 2026 | Defining the World After AI
What is HackATL?
Emory's student-run business hackathon, hosted by EEVM. One weekend to take an idea from scratch to pitch.
Since 2013, thousands of students have come to Goizueta to prototype bold ideas, stress-test business models, and pitch to angels, VCs, and industry leaders. Up to $13,000 in prizes on the line.
What You Do
You'll spot a real customer problem, build something that solves it, map out how the business works, and pitch it live. Your team might include developers, business students, and designers. You don't need to code to make an impact.Problem discovery and validation, Prototype and demo, Business model and go‑to‑market, Pitch to investors and experts, Who Participates
Students from Emory and schools across the region show up every year, from pre-med and CS to pre-law and business. Never pitched before? No problem at all.
Meet the Judges
Prize Money • Up to $13K
You'll pitch to investors, entrepreneurs, professors, and civic leaders who know the Atlanta startup scene. They score teams…
University Event Topic: Artificial Intelligence. Business. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. School: School of Business. Department / Organization: Goizueta Business School. Building/Room: Goizueta Business School. Event Open To: Emory College Students. All Students. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://www.hackatl.org/. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – Sunday, October 18, 2026, 6:00 PM.
Goizueta Business School
1300 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322.
For more info visit www.hackatl.org. Emory Goizueta Entrepreneurship Connect Night
Join CEI for the 9th annual Emory Goizueta Entrepreneurship Connect Night, a night to connect with the entrepreneurship and innovation community in and around Emory. Open to students, faculty, alumni, and Atlanta community members, come and make a connection.
For the past few years, we have hosted this event on the rooftop of Atlanta Tech Village, where the Atlanta skyline sets the scene for connections under the stars. A big thank you to ATV for continuing to support and engage entrepreneurship across Atlanta. We are proud community members.
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University Event Topic: Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Business. School: School of Business. Department / Organization: Goizueta Business School. Event Open To: All Students. Faculty. Alumni. All (Public). Emory College Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. First-Year Students. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. International Students. Juniors. Oxford College Students. Oxford Continuee Students. PhD. PostDocs. PhD Students Advanced to Candidacy. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. School of Theology Students. Seniors. Sophomores. Staff. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://luma.com/mj1v5tlr. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Atlanta Tech Village - Buckhead Rooftop
3423 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305.
For more info visit luma.com. ibidi & Emory Innovation Center Workshop
ibidi & Emory Innovation Center Workshop, Event date and time: Thursday, October 29th from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Emory Health Sciences Research Building II, 6th floor, Room N600
The workshop will focus on the new ibidi Micro Illumination System and will introduce researchers to ibidi technologies supporting cell-based research, microfluidics, hydrogel modeling, microscopy, and perfusion-based applications. The event will conclude with a presentation by ibidi CEO, Dr. Roman Zantl.
***Note: It is possible to attend segments of the event. If you are only attending one portion of the event, please indicate accordingly in the registration: here, For those interested, there will also be a pre-event webinar on Oct. 13th: here,
Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Photos will be taken. For questions, please contact Jenna Rogalinski: jrogalinski@ibidi.com, , , Parking:Free Limited Onsite Parking: (1750 Haygood Drive Atlanta, GA 30307), Starvine deck at Clairmont campus, 1945 Starvine Way,…
University Event Topic: Faculty. Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Medicine. Nursing. Public Health. Research. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: Dr. Roman Zantl, ibidi CEO, , Jenna Rogalinski, Sr. Technical Sales Representative
. Event Open To: All (Public). Alumni. Corporate Visitors. Donors. Emory Community. Faculty. Graduate Students. Staff. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/3TCAxi. Contact Name: Cindy Borges (Emory-related questions); Jenna Rogalinski (ibidi-related questions). Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu; jrogalinski@ibidi.com.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
6th floor, Room N600.
For more info visit ibidi.com. ATDC SBIR/STTR Office Hours
You are invited! , Join the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) for SBIR/STTR Office Hours in HSRB-II's lobby. Developing new products and services is essential in today’s world, yet many entrepreneurs and small companies struggle to secure the funding needed to move their innovations forward. If you’re seeking support to turn your idea into a viable product—but have been told that it’s unproven, too risky, or too early for private investment—non‑dilutive federal funding through the SBIR and STTR programs may be a good fit.
, Stop by to: Connect with ATDC SBIR/STTR representatives, Learn more about ATDC resources, Gain insights into funding opportunities, Enjoy light refreshments while networking, Parking: Visitor Parking, , Free Limited Onsite Parking: (1750 Haygood Drive Atlanta, GA 30307), Starvine deck at Clairmont campus, 1945 Starvine Way, Decatur GA 30033, Park at Visitor Parking, Walk up the short hill and follow signage for shuttle stop, Take a C-Route shuttle which actively runs every…
University Event Topic: Business. Career Development. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: Connie Casteel, SBIR/STTR Catalyst at ATDC
Connie Casteel is a Senior Extension Professional Research Faculty member and the SBIR/STTR Catalyst at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). She has more than 25 years of experience helping Georgia entrepreneurs and researchers understand, compete for, and secure federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Connie began her Georgia Tech career supporting the… Event Open To: All (Public). Emory Community. Alumni. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. PhD. PostDocs. Faculty. Staff. All Students. Emory College Students. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. First-Year Students. International Students. Juniors. Organization Members. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. School of Theology Students. Seniors. Sophomores. Transfer Students. Undergraduate BBA. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Lobby.