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For further information and registration please contact Casey Levin at casey@freemindconsultants.com or call (617) 648-0340.
January 13,
2010
TRANSPARENCY IN GOV’T. FUNDING OPTIONS FOR BIODEFENSE IS KEY TO SECURING PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENT IN SECTOR

FreeMind’s Public/Private Sector Roundtable Discusses Funding, Project Prioritization and Collaborative Research

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January 
11-13
2010
28th JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference

During the 28th JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference (H&Q) on January 2010 Mr. Ram May-Ron, VP of FreeMind Group will be holding strategic consultations with Industry Executives on trends at the NIH and DOD in 2010 and discussions regarding specific projects.
All meetings will be held at the Handlery hotel (across from the Westin St. Francis Hotel).
Schedule a meeting now or contact Hannah Rosencweig at (617) 648-0340, ext. 220, or at hannah@freemindconsultants.com

January 12th,
2010
28th JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference

During the 28th JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference (H&Q) on January 2010 FreeMind will hold a presentation on large scale Grants and Contracts from the NIH/DOD.
The presenter will be Mr. Ram May-Ron, VP of FreeMind Group. Industry and Academic Executives are cordially invited to hear and discuss the strategy employed in the securing of such funding.
Free entry through registration required; space is limited.
Register Now or contact Hannah Rosencweig at (617) 648-0340, ext. 220, or at hannah@freemindconsultants.com

Podcast FreeMind Vice President, Ram May-Ron featured on the The Burrill Report 'Biotechs Expand Their Financial Arsenal' (MP3 Podcast)
November 13th Texas Life Science Conference 2009, Houston, TX

(http://www.texaslifescienceconference.com)
Panel:  “Alternative Financing Resources”
Ram May-Ron, Vice President, FreeMind Group will be joined by:
William J. Kridel, Managing Director, Ferghana Partners;
Joyce Cramer, President, Epilepsy Therapy Project
Sjoerd Boomsma, Limburg Investment Bank and representative of the Texas CPRIT/ETF.

November 10th-21st Century Jobs Fund Symposium, Lansing, MI Ram May-Ron will participate in a panel

Panel:  “Where’s the Money?” 

November 5th BioFlorida’s 12th Annual Conference

Orlando, FL Ram May-Ron will hold a presentation and will participate in a panel 
Seminar:  “Government Funding as a Financial Engine for Life Sciences”
Workshop:  “Support for Emerging Companies”—Regulations and policies affecting entrepreneurs and growing bioscience companies with a focus on Florida’s critical needs. 

Ram May-Ron, Vice President, FreeMind Group will be joined by:
Patrick Kelly Vice President, State Government Relations, Biotechnology Industry Organization
Ray Johnson, President, Cytonics, an emerging biotech, headquartered in Jupiter, Florida

November 2nd Indiana Health Industry Forum

Indianapolis, IN.
Meetings with local emerging and mid-stage life sciences firms and academic research institutions.

October 28 and 29th-8th Annual BIO Investor Forum, San Francisco, CA

Ram May-Ron will hold two seminars at the Palace Hotel, coincident with the Forum, on “Turning Grants & Contracts into a Multi-Million Source of Funding”

October 27th 2009
Immediate Large Scale Grants & Contracts for Life Science Companies

FreeMind Group is pleased to invite you to a
special webinar focusing on the latest announcement of the Diabetes, Cancer, Bio-defense, Psychiatry, and Health Care Infrastructure programs, as well as other available mechanisms for funding

Presenter: Joel Knopf, Senior Consultant
FreeMind Group LLC

In the past few weeks NIH has issued several large scale funding opportunities, grants and contracts in different fields. The deadline for these opportunities is between Nov 2009 and Jan 2010 and they will cover advanced research and development activities in the fields of Bio-Defense, Diabetes, Cancer, Psychiatry, and Health Care Infrastructure. In this webinar, a FreeMind expert will discuss the diverse opportunities, the differences between a standard grant application and a large scale one, the challenges these complex applications pose, and the ways to overcome them. Additional issues to be covered include:

  • The challenges in assembling a complex and large scale application
  • NIH in the wake of the 'stimulus avalanche'
  • Short term/Large scale funding opportunities
  • Process for applying, requirements and limitations
  • How to maximize chances for success
  • Government funding as a strategic source of funding

The webinar is designed for experienced companies as well as for first-time submitters who wish to increase their success rates and the total amount of funding awarded.

Tuesday, October 27th at 1:30-2:30 PM EDT

The webinar is FREE of charge.
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September
2009
FreeMind is featured in the San Diego Business Journal

September 23rd
2009

Life Sciences Summit 2009

11:00 AM
Please join FreeMind's Vice President, Ram May-Ron at the business workshop where he will be among the panelists speaking about alternative funding options.

Business Workshop
Alternative funding options
Even without the current economic environment, venture funding for early stage biotech companies is difficult. This session will focus on other ways to raise capital, many of which have the added benefit of being non-dilutive.

  • Ram May-Ron, Vice President, FreeMind Consultants

The Life Sciences Summit will take place on September 23-24, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Long Island,1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, New York, USA 11788

July 28th
2009

Government Funding for Infectious Diseases R&D Activities 

FreeMind Group and BIO are pleased to invite you to a special webinar focusing on the latest announcement of the NIAID programs, as well as other available mechanisms for funding through DOD, MITI, BARDA and others

Presenters: Ram May-Ron, Vice President
                  Merav Geva, PhD., Chief Analyst & Director of Professional Services
                  FreeMind Group LLC

Funding is available from different govt. sources to support R&D efforts for infectious diseases, ranging from the very beginning of exploratory research and all the way to final stage clinical testing. These mechanisms may often lead to future purchase opportunities and differ in focus and potential as well as in scope and in the appropriate presentation necessary for success. We will attempt to shed some light on available funding opportunities. In particular, we will touch upon:  

  • NIAID - Funding opportunities for BioDefense R&D
  • Other government agencies' funding opportunities for infectious diseases related research 
  • Application process, requirements and limitations, and the differences between the requirements of different agencies and mechanisms
  • How to maximize chances for success
  • Government funding as a strategic source of funding

The webinar is designed for experienced companies as well as for first-time submitters who wish to increase their success rates and the total amount of funding awarded. 

Tuesday, July 28th at 1:00-2:00 PM EDT

The webinar is FREE of charge.
Register Now or contact Casey Levin at (617) 648-0340, ext. 216, or at casey@freemindconsultants.com  

July 14th
2009

NIH Industry Focused RC3 Funding  

Due to public demand 
FreeMind Group and BIO are pleased to invite you to a 2nd tutorial webinar focusing on the recently announced NIH RC3 Commercially Oriented Funding Opportunity

Presenter: Mr. Joel Knopf, MSc, MBA, Senior Consultant, FreeMind Group LLC 

Biomedical Research, Development and Growth to Spur the Acceleration of New Technologies (BRDG-SPAN) Pilot Program (RC3) RFA-OD-09-008  

  • How to maximize your chances for success
  • Scope and objectives of the program
  • Funding
  • Eligibility and requirements

The webinar is designed for experienced companies as well as for first-time submitters who wish to increase their success rates and the total amount of funding awarded.  

Tuesday, July 14th at 3:00-4:00 PM EDT

The webinar is FREE of charge. Register Now

July 1st
2009

FreeMind Group and BIO are pleased to invite you to a special
tutorial webinar focusing on the process of on-line registration to grants.gov

Presenter: Mr. Joel Knopf, MSc, MBA, Senior Consultant, FreeMind Group LLC

  • Why registration is needed
  • Why register in advance
  • Registration timeline
  • Registration process
  • Detailed registration walk-through

The webinar is designed for experienced companies as well as for first-time submitters who wish to increase their success rates and the total amount of funding awarded. 

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May
18-21
2009

FreeMind Group and BIO are pleased to invite you to special seminars focusing on non-dilutive funding during the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The presentations will be given on:

May 18, 7:00 AM & 5:30 PM
May 19, 7:00 AM
May 20, 7:00 AM
May 21, 7:00 AM

They will take place in the:
Embassy Suites, Centennial Olympic Park 267 Marietta Street Atlanta, GA 30313

During the conference FreeMind's VP, Mr. Ram May-Ron, will be available for 1 on 1 meetings.

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April
13-15
2009
FreeMind Group and BIO are pleased to invite you to special seminars focusing on non-dilutive funding during the 8th annual BIO-Windhover 2009.
April 13, 11:00 AM
April 15, 2:30 PM
The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel (Belasco Room on the 5th floor ), 1535 Broadway, NYC, New York
During the conference FreeMind's VP, Mr. Ram May-Ron, will be available for 1X1 meetings through the BIO - Windhover partnering system.
March 31 - April 1
2009
FreeMind Group and BIO are pleased to invite you to special seminars focusing on non-dilutive funding during the 2nd annual BIO National Venture Conference.
March 31st, 10:30 AM
April 1st, 4:00 PM
The Sheraton Boston Hotel, (Fairfax Room), 39 Dalton St., Boston, MA, 02199
During the conference FreeMind's VP, Mr. Ram May-Ron, will be available for 1X1 meetings through the BNVC partnering system.
January
12-14
2009
During the 27th JPMorgan Annual Healthcare Conference (H&Q) on January 2009:
FreeMind's VPs will be holding strategic consultations with Industry Executives on government funding opportunities (including large scale Grants and Contracts).
All meetings will be held at the Handlery hotel (across from the Westin St. Francis Hotel), and should be scheduled ahead of time.
January 13th,
2009
During the 27th JPMorgan Annual Healthcare Conference (H&Q) on January 2009:
FreeMind will hold an early-morning breakfast tutorial on The Process of Winning $10M, $37M & $62M from NIH/DOD
Presenters:
Mr. Ram May-Ron, VP FreeMind Consulting Group
Industry and Academic Executives are warmly invited to hear and discuss the strategy employed in the securing of such funding.
Free entry though registration required;
space is limited.
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