SPONSORS
EMPOWERING INNOVATION
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
We express our deepest appreciation to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development for their systematic and unwavering support. They enable our work with tens of start-ups every year; because of that support, we can provide all our educational and technical services and guidance free of charge, helping our teams commercialize, grow and scale in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BerryDunn
BerryDunn is a full-service assurance, tax and consulting firm providing financial and business expertise to clients across the US and internationally. Named the 7th fastest-growing firm in the country by Accounting Today, BerryDunn is the leading national firm headquartered in New England with offices in over 30 states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Arizona, West Virginia and satellite employees strategically located near client engagements from coast to coast. They help businesses, not-for-profits, and government agencies gain control of challenges and opportunities. BerryDunn supports communities with their financial expertise and believe it’s important to do the same with their contributions.
GET Group North America
GET Group North America, the leading firm in secure identity solutions, has been bringing the US Government cutting edge innovation in secure passport personalization since 1998. Combating identification fraud with revolutionary, end-to-end identity solutions and personalization capabilities, GET’s technology enables the issuance and verification of the most secure physical and digital credentials possible, empowering government agencies, motor vehicle departments, municipalities and law enforcement organizations to implement the latest identification solutions.
Middlesex Savings Bank
Middlesex Savings Bank is proud to be right there with our community in support of local innovation. In addition, the bank is a strong supporter of many businesses and local nonprofits and is consistently recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a top corporate charitable contributor. For more than 185 years, Middlesex has provided outstanding value in consumer banking and business products.
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is an economic development and investment agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the life sciences in Massachusetts, home to the most verdant and productive life sciences ecosystem in the world. Through public-private funding initiatives, the MLSC supports innovation, research & development, commercialization, and manufacturing activities in the fields of biopharma, medical device, diagnostics, and digital health. Since its creation in 2007, the MLSC has strategically deployed over $700 million in Massachusetts, through a combination of grants, loans, capital infrastructure investments, tax incentives, and workforce programs. These investments have created thousands of jobs and propelled the development of new therapies, devices, and scientific advancements that are improving patient health and well-being in Massachusetts and beyond.
Northeastern University’s Center for Research Innovation (CRI)
Northeastern University’s Center for Research Innovation (CRI) is a dedicated partner in the pursuit of empowering Northeastern innovators and entrepreneurs to transform their boldest ideas into societal impact. CRI offers intellectual property protection, venture creating resources, and access to corporate relationships for Northeastern’s wide-ranging portfolio of cutting-edge research in the areas such as the Life Sciences, Nanotechnology, and Network Research.
The CRI structures and negotiates license agreements for Northeastern-owned technologies and IP to industry, sponsors and faculty/inventors and spinouts. The CRI forms collaborative partnerships with industry to bring inventions from the lab to market.
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Nutter
Nutter is a full-service law firm based in Boston that practices at the highest level. Rapidly growing companies operating at the leading edge of technological change require flexible and creative partners to help optimize opportunities for success. Nutter attorneys have a long track record of providing critical business perspective and legal advice for early stage companies in the U.S. and internationally. At Nutter, they provide entrepreneurs with the full spectrum of support that they need to build their businesses and realize their visions including: entity formation; patents and trademarks; founders agreements; equity compensation; financing; investor introductions; employment; licensing; strategic partnering; tax; distribution; supply agreements; manufacturing; IPOs; mergers, acquisitions and sales; and litigation. In a world where one law firm can seem like the next, they believe that they truly stand out. They look forward to working with you.
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Teknos Associate
Teknos Associates LLC is a dynamic financial consulting firm specializing in comprehensive valuation, financial advisory, and transaction support services. With a strong presence for over two decades, Teknos have established a reputation for excellence and precision.
The expert team, comprised of seasoned professionals, provides tailored solutions to address complex valuation challenges and facilitate informed financial decisions. They are trusted advisors to a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, legal firms, and investment professionals.
At Teknos Associates, their commitment to accuracy, innovation, and client satisfaction drives their success. As they continue to expand services and global footprint, they remain dedicated to delivering outstanding financial insights and strategies that empower their clients for success in an ever-evolving marketplace.
