OEN-Related Organizations
There are several organizations around Oregon and the Portland-metropolitan area that are related to OEN and provide outstanding services to entrepreneurs, service providers and investors. Here is a short listing of organizations of which OEN is affiliated:
AeA
Open Technology Business Center (OTBC)
Oregon Bioscience Association (OBA)
Oregon Sustainability Angels (OSA)
TiE Oregon
AeA
AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), founded in 1943, is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our members’ top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels; providing access to capital and business opportunities; and offering select business services and networking programs.
Learn more about the AeA Oregon branch by visiting their website.
Open Technology Business Center (OTBC)
OTBC is an organization devoted to supporting the growth of technology startups in Oregon. At OTBC, we are open to taking your technology and helping you turn it into a growth business through individualized coaching programs and commercialization assistance that accelerate your company's progress.
Learn more about the OTBC by visiting their website.
Oregon Bioscience Association (OBA)
Our mission is to promote the growth and quality of the bioscience industry in Oregon. We continually seek ways to support our membership community in achieving their full scientific, economic and social potential.
OBA is a non-profit association with membership open to any company, organization or individual with an interest in biotechnology, medical devices, or the life sciences.
Learn more about the OBA by visiting their website.
Oregon Sustainability Angels (OSA)
Oregon Sustainability Angels (OSA) is a membership organization of successful entrepreneurs, retired executives, and other business leaders in Oregon and SW Washington, who provide investment capital, strategic advice and mentoring to early-stage companies to help them achieve market leadership in "sustainable" business opportunities, with a particular focus on clean energy. OSA is a collaborative effort of the Northwest Energy Angels (NWEA). OSA members must be certified as "accredited" investors.
OSA prefers to look at opportunities with strong growth and profit potential, with a clear exit strategy for participating investors. Early stage deals with potential for long-term capital appreciation (3-7 years) are preferred. Companies should be located in Oregon or SW Washington and be seeking capital in the range of $250,000 to $2,000,000.
OSA Membership Information
Membership in OSA is $750/year and includes membership in Northwest Energy Angels (NWEA).
To apply for membership in the Oregon Sustainability Angels, contact Lisa Adatto at ladatto@oba-online.org or (503) 641-0990.
Companies Looking for Funding
To be selected for an opportunity to present at an OSA meeting, a company must submit its executive summary for review by OSA members.
Contact Lisa Adatto at ladatto@oba-online.org or (503) 641-0990 for more information about the submission requirements and process.
TiE Oregon
A global not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. TiE's mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and educating.
Learn more about TiE Oregon by visiting their website.