Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO)
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s Capital & Funding Literacy program for early-stage life science and bioscience founders in Oregon and Southwest Washington who are preparing to raise capital and scale their companies.
Supporting founders across the life and bioscience spectrum, including biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, diagnostics, therapeutics, and other emerging life science technologies.
AOBIO is delivered in close collaboration with key regional partners including Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OTRADI), OHSU, Oregon Life Sciences, and the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI), and Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator – providing founders with unparalleled access to expertise, infrastructure, and the local bioscience investment community.
Who is this for?
AOBIO is designed for life and bioscience founders at any stage of development who want to:
- Understand the capital stack and how to access various types of capital
- Build real fundraising literacy and confidence
- Strengthen their business and financial foundations
- Connect with Oregon’s most engaged investors and ecosystem leaders
- Prepare for successful capital raises, now and in the future
Timeline
Over five immersive weeks, founders move from capital clarity to investor confidence – gaining the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to successfully navigate fundraising.
Weeks 1 – 3: Core Capital & Funding Literacy Curriculum
Week 4: Pitch Practice & Deep Dive
Week 5: Angel Oregon Pitch Day
Investment Opportunity
The first and second cohort of each year can apply to be considered for an equity angel investment. Following a diligence process, investment is presented at the AOBIO Investment Mixer, held in person, in December from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
2027 Cohort Dates
Cohort 1: Tuesday, March 16th – Thursday, April 1st
Cohort 2: Tuesday, October 5th – Thursday, October 21st