Innovation Networking

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

Join us for the first in the series of Innovation Networking! Let me peak your interest by telling you a little bit about it...the goal of Innovation Networking is to have a local, face-to-face networking group of cross-industry/cross-functional professionals that gather to inspire shared knowledge and experiences and to engage in collaborative problem solving. These […]

Innovators Networking Series with Decision Options

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

This month, we will highlight work being done with Artificial Intelligence. AI entrepreneur Gill Eapen of Decision Options will share his startup journey, the evolution of DO, and information about his AI work. Cheryl Rice from CT Technology Council will also be on hand to share about their work supporting tech startups. Brief presentations will […]

Free

DOD and NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Development Workshop

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

Please join us for this intensive, two-day SBIR/STTR workshop focused on proposal development for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Defense (DOD). Presented by SBIR/STTR expert Jerry Hollister, the workshop will provide detailed instruction on how to write a competitive proposal that meets the mission and standards of the DOD and […]

DOD and NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Development Workshop

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

Please join us for this intensive, two-day SBIR/STTR workshop focused on proposal development for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Defense (DOD). Presented by SBIR/STTR expert Jerry Hollister, the workshop will provide detailed instruction on how to write a competitive proposal that meets the mission and standards of the DOD and […]

Improv for Better Communication

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

Increase your ability to: listen, respond and focus through improvisation.  Free and no experience necessary! No need to rsvp, just come to BioCT Innovation Commons at 12 noon on the first Wednesday of the month.

Free

Everything I know about Project Management I learned from Rugby

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

“Everything I know about Project Management I learned from Rugby” That bold statement was made by John Carne, Business Process Management Consultant with IRACIS Consulting of East Greenwich, RI. Please plan to join us at the April 9 Innovation Networking event when John will teach us the basics of the sport of rugby and discuss […]

Free

Innovation Place Pitch

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

As Thames River Innovation Place heads into its third year, we invite the community to hear proposals for our next round of funding. Join us to listen to applicants pitch their proposal ideas. Each proposal will give a brief presentation, followed by Q&A. After all the proposals are heard, we will move to the cafe […]

Free

Innovators Network Series Goes Organic

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

Drew’s Honeybees is a startup with a mission. Set up as a B corporation, Drew’s focuses on being organic and sustainable, but also giving back. Learn about his journey from product development, to manufacturing, to distribution. Presentation will be followed by Q&A, discussion, networking and refreshments.

Free

Office Hours with Marcum Associates, Accountants

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

One-on-one appointments with tax and accounting experts.  To schedule an appointment please email Emma Palzere-rae at director@thamesriverinnovation.org

Improv for Better Communication

BioCT Innovation Commons 93 Shennecossett Road, Groton, United States

“Training scientists to better communicate using the tools of improvisation is not about making them into comedians.” --Alan Alda, Alda Center for Communicating Science, StonyBrook University ​It is about opening up avenues of right brain thinking, focus, communication and most especially empathy. ​It aids scientists who need to explain their science to funders, businesses and […]

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