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BioVentures Innovation DAY 2026
- UAMS Main Campus, Little Rock
- August 19, 2026
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About the Event
LET'S CELEBRATE UAMS INNOVATION
Join us for BioVentures Innovation Day 2026, a one-day event designed to bring together innovators, foster meaningful connections, and explore the path from ideas to real-world impact. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, investor, industry partner, or simply someone with big ideas ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to engage with a growing innovation ecosystem. Researchers, faculty, students, trainees and staff are all welcome.
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Event Schedule
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 8:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Opening
Registration, coffee, booth expo, welcome remarks, opening keynote, and a capital landscape overview.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: Round 1
Concurrent breakout sessions featuring focused discussions on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and industry trends.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 11:40 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Networking & Expo
Dedicated time to connect with attendees, visit expo booths, and explore company or research posters.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking & Lunch
Lunch and informal networking with entrepreneurs, investors, industry partners, researchers, and community leaders.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions: Round 2
Additional breakout sessions with topic-specific conversations and interactive discussions.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Coffee Break & Networking
Coffee, networking, topic tables, and informal office-hour style conversations with speakers and partners.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions: Round 3
Final round of breakout sessions featuring practical insights, case studies, and collaborative discussions.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion and Q&A
A moderated panel discussion with audience Q&A focused on innovation, capital, partnerships, and regional growth.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks & Awards
Closing reflections, key takeaways, and recognition of selected participants or awardees.
- Biomed I Atrium
- Wednesday August 19
- 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Mini Pitch Competition
An evening reception featuring networking, a mini pitch competition, poster sessions, and opportunities to connect with investors, industry professionals, and ecosystem partners.
NETWORKING BINGO
Collect an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Week Bingo card at any event throughout the week (or download one here). The squares will lead you to network with innovators, industry representatives and BioVentures staff as you learn more about entrepreneurship at UAMS. Submit your completed card at [Email] for a chance to win freebies and swag.
WHY
ATTEND?
NETWORK
With leading innovators, investors and industry experts.
LEARN
How to commercialize your research, attract funding and diversify support for your scientific research career.
CELEBRATE
UAMS inventors and their contributions to healthcare.
SPONSORS
Secure Your Spot at Innovation Day 2026
Don’t miss your chance to connect with top innovators, researchers, and industry leaders in Arkansas.
For questions, contact: bioventures@uams.edu