InnoVenture will provide opportunities for investors to see presentations from bioengineering and advanced materials researchers and entrepreneurs 3 to 7 p.m. April 22 at Clemson University’s Madren Center. The event is part of the InnoVenture series.
“InnoVenture has long been a bright spot for fostering a regional ecosystem for the formation and growth of high-impact companies,” said Dr. John Ballato, vice president for economic development at Clemson University. “This event specifically focuses InnoVenture’s network and mindset on Clemson and will provide our faculty, staff and students a forum to talk about their ideas and capabilities that we anticipate will drive industry/university collaborations and economic impact.”
The bioengineering track will feature discussions on a superior method for soft tissue stabilization, MeduSim solutions, a mobile application for detection of skin abnormalities, and other topics. Additionally, Mike Gara of CUBEInC, Tom McLean of Norgenix Pharmaceuticals, Michael Bolick of Selah Genomics, Erin Ford of Upstate SC Alliance, and Lisa Perpall of CURF will be speaking.
The advanced materials learning track includes talks on nanotechnology, an electron microscopy laboratory, a light imaging facility, and other topics. Additionally, Chris Desozia of Milliken & Co., George Wofford of Sealed Air, Claudio Bizzaglia of Tile Council of NA, Jacob Hickman of Upstate SC Alliance, and Bethany Acampora of CURF will speak.
It is free to attend the learning tracks, but registration is required.