VIPC will be hosting a special Webinar series that is designed to help early stage R&D tech firms with important aspects related to ITAR, IP management and valuation, angel investing and securing strategic partners. FREE to Virginia based companies!

• Session 1: ITAR and it’s Impacts on Intellectual Property Management in R&D
• Session 2: IP Valuation Methods for Technology Startups
• Session 3:Angel Investing for Small Business Growth
• Session 4: Securing Strategic Investors & Partners

This webinar delves into IP valuation methodologies specifically relevant to startups, examining how different approaches apply in the early-stage context where traditional metrics may be less reliable. The discussion integrates these valuation principles with strategic IP due diligence approaches for SBIR awardees, demonstrating how early-stage IP portfolio development can significantly impact company valuation and future funding rounds. Practical guidance is provided on leveraging Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funds for IP services, with emphasis on activities that directly support valuation, such as market analysis, technology landscaping, and competitive positioning.

This session concludes with strategies for documenting and presenting IP value propositions to potential investors, including best practices for maintaining proper records that satisfy both federal funding requirements and investor due diligence needs.

Presenter: Adam Falconer, Advisor, Intellectual Property, Tambourine Innovation Ventures
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration