PRESS RELEASE: First Flight Venture Center to Host 3rd Annual March Madness Open House: Where Innovation Takes Center Court™
Contact: Krista Covey
President
First Flight Venture Center
Office: 919.990.8558
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 10, 2024
First Flight Venture Center to Host 3rd Annual March Madness Open House: Where Innovation Takes Center Court™
Research Triangle Park, NC– January 10, 2024 – First Flight Venture Center is excited to announce the upcoming 3rd Annual March Madness Open House: Where Innovation Takes Center Court™. This dynamic event brings together an ecosystem of high science, high impact entrepreneurs and supporters. The event is scheduled to take place on March 22, 2024.
"First Flight Venture Center serves as a catalyst for innovation, uniting universities, service providers, and startup founders within a collaborative hub. We invite the community to join us as we host the 3rd Annual March Madness Open House: Where Innovation Takes Center Court™. Though it’s a laid back and fun event, it focuses on championing high science and high impact startup endeavors with groundbreaking advancements and transformative solutions which make our world better." - Krista Covey, President of First Flight Venture Center
First Flight Venture Center’s March Madness Open House promises to be a unique experience. The schedule for the day:
9:00-11:00 AM
Ultimate Test Flight Pitch Practice
Each regional university will host one seat in the Test Flight pitch practice, with First Flight’s Navigator Mentors providing feedback.
11:00-12:00 PM
L’Oreal Research and Innovation
Dr. Shuman Mitra, AVP Open Innovation
Dr. Mitra will share background on L'Oréal Research and Innovation as it relates to Open Innovation and non-confidential topics of interest.
L’Oreal Areas of Interests: (non-exhaustive)
Microbiome, Regenerative Beauty, Green Sciences, Synthetic Biology, Photoprotection, Exosome, Ag Tech, Materials Science, Digital, Beauty Devices, etc.
12:00-5:00 PM
Open House with LOTS of BASKETBALL!
It's game time! Join First Flight Venture Center for the ultimate viewing experience across three TVs, connecting, networking, and enjoying the NCAA Tournament games together as an ecosystem.
First Flight Venture Center invites all high science, high impact entrepreneurs, supporters, and anyone eager to learn more about First Flight Venture Center and its impact in North Carolina and globally to attend their March Madness Open House: Where Innovations Takes Center Court™.
Event Details:
Date: March 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: First Flight Venture Center: 2 Davis Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
RSVP: https://www.ffvcnc.org/new-events/madness-open-house-where-innovation-takes-center-court
About First Flight Venture Center
First Flight Venture Center is a high science, high impact science-focused business incubator and innovation hub located in the heart of Research Triangle Park, NC. Established in 1991, First Flight has hosted more than 400 science-focused companies, providing strategic education, tailored resources, guidance, business connections and office/lab space in a 25,000 sq.ft. facility. First Flight has launched businesses that have commercialized important new science breakthroughs and disruptive technologies, while creating thousands of jobs in North Carolina. For more information, visit http://ffvcnc.org or view First Flight video.
For more information, contact:
Krista Covey
President
First Flight Venture Center
Office: 919.990.8558