Networking

Networking, Events, Digital Connections, Business & Personal Development

Ohio Life Sciences hosts numerous events throughout the year and around the state to convene and connect the Ohio life science ecosystem and member investors. Membership benefits include discounted admission to our events and many of our partner events. OLS provides business development assistance by facilitating introductions that benefit your business or accelerate your career. We also have a networking group on LinkedIn where our members discover powerful new business contacts, keep in touch with one another, and stay informed of current news.

Networking & Connections

Introductions

OLS member investors receive introductions at events, via email, in person, or through social media.

Ohio Life Sciences Connections Group on LinkedIn

Access to OLS member connections group on LinkedIn. Join over 1,300 life science professionals to build your network and accelerate your business!

Build Relationships

Discover new opportunities, expand your personal network, accelerate your business, and reconnect with existing contacts through the OLS membership community.

B2B Resources

Build collaborative partnerships with critical service providers with life science experience such as attorneys, regulatory specialists, clinical trial consultants, government relations experts, faculty members, insurance brokers, business assistance firms, incubators/accelerators, FDA representatives, and government officials and legislators.

Academic & Industry Connections

OLS links Universities, Colleges, K-12 schools, Career Centers, and academic organizations to businesses/industry and entrepreneurial services, bringing experience into the schools, opportunities for mentoring, internships, and insights on employment pathways.

Events

Promotion of Member Events

Member events and programs are highlighted on OLS’ online event calendar and shared through social media and the monthly OLS newsletter.

OLS Speakers

OLS staff/delegates speak at events, including educational events, economic development activities, advocacy events, industry seminars, etc.

Event Participation

Priority consideration for member investors to participate in speaking and/or moderating roles at OLS events. We also prioritize members when asked by partner organizations for assistance locating event participants.

Host Events

Opportunity to host events and gain exceptional visibility in event promotion and among attendees. Members can also volunteer as event support at OLS functions.

Business & Personal Development

Funding Connections

For companies raising money, OLS can facilitate introductions to incubators, accelerators, financing sources, angel investors, VC, mezzanine, foundations, Ohio Third Frontier representatives, SBIR grant consultants, and other related resources to accelerate and grow your business.

Best Practices

OLS offers support to other membership organizations and associations in Ohio related to best practices for programs, events, and operations.

Educational Resources

Faculty and staff gain access to resources to share with students for opportunities that include career pathways, research, personal development, networking, etc.

Student Engagement

OLS staff/delegates speak to students in classrooms about life sciences careers, including alternate career pathways in industry, research, sales, the importance of soft skills, and more. We encourage students to get engaged and excited about careers in science and working in Ohio.

Grant Partnerships

OLS can offer letters of support or become an active partner in member grant funding applications (case by case depending on content).

Connect to Growth Resources

Member investors can partner with OLS to work directly with economic development specialists to assist your company in locating and expanding in Ohio. Get the connections you need with state services and programs.

Business Expansion

OLS provides guidance and connections for companies that are expanding operations in Ohio, including working with the State of Ohio, JobsOhio, and local city or county officials.

Economic Development

Economic development organizations around Ohio can enlist OLS as subject matter experts to assist with activities to grow the State’s economy.

Commercialization

OLS can provide commercialization assistance, linking commercialization and tech transfer/IP licensing opportunities with industry and spin-out opportunities.