AZBio upcoming events

October 2026 Phoenix-Taiwan Bio Monthly Meetup (Monday, October 19, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

AZBioPEERS: Connecting with the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join AZBioPEERS for a conversation with Anita Bell highlighting the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) and the resources available to support startups and growing companies. The session will provide an overview of UACI’s programs, mentorship, facilities, business support, and connections across Arizona’s innovation ecosystem, while also helping companies understand how to engage with UACI and make the most of the opportunities available.

Whether you are an early-stage founder, preparing to scale, or looking for stronger connections to Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, this session will offer practical guidance on where UACI can add value and how to get started.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:00 am - 9:00 am AZ

on Zoom

AZBioPEERS: How to Access Small Business Grants & Commercialization Resources at the National Cancer Institute (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join AZBioPEERS for a conversation with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) focused on the evolving SBIR/STTR funding landscape and new opportunities for life science and health innovation companies.

The webinar will highlight key changes following the 2026 SBIR/STTR reauthorization, provide an overview of NCI SBIR’s funding pipeline from early concept through commercialization, and explore mechanisms such as Fast Track, Direct-to-Phase II, and the Phase IIB Bridge Award. The discussion will also introduce the new Strategic Breakthrough Awards, including how they are designed to support regulatory readiness, commercial potential, clinical translation, and private-sector investment.

Attendees will gain practical insight into how to navigate NCI SBIR funding opportunities, position their companies for future applications, and take advantage of resources designed to help promising technologies move from development toward real-world impact.

Attendees may schedule one-on-one meetings with NCI Program Directors in advance. These individual meetings will begin immediately following the webinar. Contact Dylan Peay, PhD (dylan@azadvances.org) for the bookings link.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

8:00 am - 9:00 am AZ

on Zoom

AZBio Winter Reception at Mayo Clinic (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join the AZBio Board of Directors and Arizona’s Health Innovation Community for the AZBio 2025 Kickoff Reception at Mayo Clinic.

DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2026

TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Mayo Clinic Integrated Education & Research Building (IERB)
5951 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85054

Fees:

AZBio Members and Elected Leaders are complimentary

Non Members: $50 (online payment required)

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2026 AZBio Trailblazer Awards (Thursday, December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

2026 AZBio Trailblazer Awards & Legislative Luncheon

December 10, 2026

Phoenix Country Club

2901 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Proceedings:

11:00 a.m. Registration & Networking

11:30 a.m. Program Begins

1:00 p.m. Program Concludes

For additional details, click here.