Funding Forums

Gain perspectives on ways to access funding from the people who know. Join three different sessions and learn the inside scoop on accessing non-dilutive funds from the federal government, where the funding from private investors can be found and the best ways to approach the larger companies. To view the list of investors, business development and finance executives who attended AdvaMed 2012, please click here.

Federal Funding Forum
Tuesday, September 24

The U.S. government funds more than $30 billion annually towards medical-related research. These are non-dilutive funds that come from the Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, National System for Geospatial Intelligence, U.S. Department of Agriculture and other agencies. Learn what is out there and how to tap into these funds. Government and industry experts will be on hand to provide insights and advice.

Investor Forum
Tuesday, September 24

An investor panel—representing a diversity of stage, geography and investment objectives—will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing investors and entrepreneurs in the current environment. Panelists will discuss favorable trends and areas of interest as well as strategies being employed to cope with the dynamic landscape of MedTech investing.

Business Development Forum
Wednesday, September 25

Senior-level business development executives will discuss the MedTech industry, covering areas such as merger & acquisition activity, hot sectors and the best ways to approach larger companies.