About AllThingsLifeSciences/CleanTech: 2010

AllThingsLifeSciences/CleanTech: 2010 is the 20th venture forum program produced by venture-catalyst Springboard Enterprises. The program will source, qualify, coach and showcase women-led emerging growth companies from the life sciences and clean tech sectors who are seeking equity capital for product development and expansion.

Since 2000, Springboard has produced 19 Venture Forums featuring over 400 women-led companies that have raised $5 billion in equity, grants and corporate investments and have provided positive returns for their investors, including 7 IPOs. This year’s program combines virtual access with in-person events in order to maximize and deepen the connections between program participants and Springboard’s international network of entrepreneurs, investors, sector experts and trusted business advisors.

Thanks to all of you who joined us for our Bootcamp events June 1-3.
If you missed us, click here to view a summary.

JUNE 2010 - Important updates for life science companies from Springboard Sponsor, Covington and Burling LLP:

• Click here to read E-ALERT on grants and tax credits
• Click here to read IRS news release

Quick Navigation:

• Program Overview
• Learn More
• Get Involved
• Apply Now!

Program Overview
AllThingsLifeSciences/CleanTech:2010 has three main components: recruitment & qualification; coaching; and connections.

1. Recruitment & Qualification
   Key Dates: Feb 1 - Applications Open | Mar 17 - Priority Application Deadline | Mar 31 - Final Application Deadline | Mar 17-Apr 30 - Three-round Screening Process
   During the recruitment and qualification period, emerging growth companies in the life sciences and clean tech sectors are recruited internationally. Recruitment begins in February with assistance from our international stakeholder network and supporting organizations that have extensive sector expertise and connections. Our invitation-only committee of leading sector investors conducts a rigorous three-round review, including an online application review, business plan review and in-person interviews, to qualify a selected group of the most promising companies.
2. Coaching
   Key Dates: June 2-3 - Bootcamp & Springboard Caucus Event (Boston, MA) | June - Coaching Begins | July - Walk Throughs and Presentation Videotaping
   In May, selected companies attend an intensive entrepreneur Bootcamp session at Babson College near Boston, MA. Participating companies have access to Springboard’s professional presentation coaches, and are assigned a team of hand-picked experts to assist them in refining their investor presentations. The coaching process includes web conferencing calls; ongoing feedback from the team via in-person meetings, email and phone; and an in-person panel review midway through the program – the “Walk Through” – where each company will deliver their refined presentation. At the end of the coaching process, final company presentations are video- and/or audio-taped for additional promotion and exposure.  Click here to view a summary of our three events in Boston.
3. Connections
   Key Dates: July-October - Online Preview & One-on-one Meetings | Late October - Winners' Circle Awards Dinner (NYC)
   In addition to the contacts made between the selected companies, their coaches and the investor screening committee, Springboard actively promotes and facilitates connections between the companies, Springboard alumnae entrepreneurs, active investors, strategic partners, service providers, our international network of trusted business advisors and the press. We employ a variety of methods, including:
   • Online Preview: Participating investors and strategic partners may view company information and review the video- or audio-taped presentations through our online forum platform.
   • One-on-One Meetings/Introductions: In-person meetings between the selected companies and participating investors and/or strategic partners, as well as online webconference calls may be arranged. We will also invite all selected companies to our Annual Winners' Circle Awards Dinner in October.
   • Ongoing Support: We are dedicated to providing maximum value to our entrepreneurs and investors, and will continue to make connections and other presentation opportunities available. Selected presenters become a part of our extensive network of successful alumnae.

Learn More
We've put together a FACT sheet with additional information on the program here.

Get Involved
Thank you for your interest in getting involved. There are numerous opportunities available for participating in our program:

• Sponsors can boost their company’s visibility and build new relationships with industry experts while advancing Springboard’s mission – to accelerate access to investments for women-led ventures.
• Investors are able to gain access to Springboard applicants and portfolio companies as a qualified source of additional deal flow while receive numerous speaking and networking opportunities.
• Selected women entrepreneurs in the life sciences and clean tech sectors can participate in a program with proven results. The companies in Springboard's portfolio include Viacell, Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Zipcar, Constant Contact - to name a few - and have raised over $5B, with 80% still operational.
• Supporting Organizations, which include Life Science, Clean Tech and Women's Business Organizations, can provide their members with valuable opportunities and are able to gain exposure in our international network.

Apply Now
Applications for AllThingsLifeSciences/CleanTech: 2010 are now closed.

Do you know any women in a senior management position of a life science or clean tech company that will be seeking equity capital in the next 12-18 months? Have them review our application criteria and learn more about our application process here.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Joshua Henderson, Director of Programming at 202-242-8066 or by email at joshua@springboardenterprises.org.