Events

The Health Scholar Showcase is an annual event hosted by Texas State University’s Translational Health Research Center, which seeks to improve health + resilience by connecting faculty and community partners to engage in innovative research. Health Scholar Showcase highlights some of the best health + resilience research happening on campus. University Performing Arts Center, 405 ... Read more

If you are building a MedTech startup and targeting the U.S. market, guessing your regulatory pathway is not a strategy. This session breaks down device classification and FDA pathways, along with how to communicate early with FDA to confirm strategy, de-risk development, and build investor confidence. We also cover emerging focus areas, including cybersecurity, AI/ML, ... Read more

Get ready to jump into the fast‑moving world of life science investing at TEN Capital Network’s dynamic workshop, led by CEO Hall T. Martin. This year’s event is packed with energy and insight, designed to ignite your investment journey and open the door to exciting opportunities in the life sciences sector.   Hall T. Martin, ... Read more

Agenda 1:00-1:30     Drinks and Mingling 1:30-2:00    Fireside chat with David McDonough 2:00–4:00  CEO-Only Forum 4:00–4:30   Drinks and closing remarks Register here: Biofest Days MedTech CEO-Only Forum Presented by:            

This session will provide an in‑depth overview of the latest updates to the SBIR program, explaining how recent policy and funding changes may influence both early‑stage startups seeking non‑dilutive capital. The presentation will break down what these updates mean in practical terms—highlighting new opportunities, increased expectations, and potential challenges for applicants. For those looking for ... Read more

A session highlighting how AI-supported workflows can streamline investor targeting, follow‑ups, and pipeline management and focuses on how founders can use AI to surface the most aligned investors—reducing wasted time and increasing momentum. Fundraising in healthcare is increasingly complex—crowded investor landscapes, misaligned theses, scattered data, and inconsistent follow‑up processes often stall a raise long before ... Read more

Regulatory pathways are among the most critical—and least understood—factors shaping investment outcomes in MedTech, biotech, and diagnostics. For angel investors, especially those new to life‑science investing, regulatory strategy directly influences capital requirements, development timelines, valuation inflection points, and overall portfolio risk. This session offers a practical, investor‑centric perspective on how regulatory processes impact early‑stage life‑science ... Read more

Austin MedTech Connect is excited to be a part of this year’s Biofest! Join a select group of healthcare leaders, founders, and investors for an intimate evening forum focused on capital and innovation in health technology. This private gathering will feature candid conversations with experienced founders and leading investors who are actively shaping the future ... Read more

Full agenda to come. Early Bird registration ends: March 21 Regular registration ends: April 2 For security reasons, we cannot add guests after this date.