Deadline Alert: Only One Week Left for the 9th Annual Crab Trap Competition!

August 22, 2024

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BioBuzz is happy to return as a Media Partner for the 2024 BioHealth Capital Region Week, including the Forum, Crab Trap and Investment Conference! With the countdown underway, there is only about a week remaining to apply for the highly anticipated 9th Annual Crab Trap Competition. This standout event, taking place on September 18th as part of the BioHealth Capital Region Week, offers a platform for emerging biohealth startups to demonstrate their innovative solutions to an esteemed panel of industry leaders.

Prizes to Enhance Your Venture:

  • Cash Prizes: A cash awards from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR) and the Montgomery County Government.
  • CRO Services: An additional $10,000 in clinical research organization services courtesy of Noble/Accelevir.

Application Details: Candidates will be assessed on their technical feasibility, strength of intellectual property, commercialization and marketing strategy, leadership team, collaborations, funding history, and financial projections. Entrants must demonstrate a clear proof of concept, have received funding, understand regulatory and reimbursement paths, and present a scalable market approach.

Event Judges:

  • Rich Bendis (Moderator) – President & CEO, BioHealth Innovation, Inc.
  • Charles Andres – Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Conley Jones – Vice President, Life Science, ARE Equities, Inc./Alexandria Venture Investments
  • Katherine Hill Ritchie – Senior Director, Venture Funds, TEDCO
  • John Newby – Chief Executive Officer, Virginia Biotechnology Association
  • Derrick Rowe – Of Counsel, Wilson Sonsini
  • Brett Shealy – Vice President, Life Sciences, J.P. Morgan
  • Matt Tremblay – Chief Executive Officer, Blackbird Laboratories

Applications must be submitted by August 30th. This is your chance to gain invaluable exposure, receive expert feedback, and secure resources critical for accelerating your company’s growth.

Visit https://bit.ly/BHCRCrabTrap2024 to apply now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with potential investors and industry experts at one of the most dynamic events in the BioHealth Capital Region. We look forward to your participation!