AIM Health R&D Summit Pre-Conference Events

Pre-Conference Symposiums

Our pre-conference symposiums offer a unique opportunity to engage with experts, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain insights into the military healthcare ecosystem.

Archived Symposiums

Pathways to Commercialization: Leveraging Federal & Private Sector Funding

Completed
May 19, 2025
Hosted at VelocityTX with streaming via Teams

Bringing a medical product to market is a long, costly, and high-risk journey. Many startups and small businesses rely on non-dilutive funding—such as grants and SBA SBIR/STTR awards—to advance their technology without sacrificing equity.

Pathways to Innovation: Navigating Medical IP with the Federal Government

Completed
April 21, 2025
Hosted at VelocityTX with streaming via Teams

Did you know that DoD and VA medical researchers are developing valuable intellectual property? These organizations cannot develop products on their own and depend on the private sector to commercialize their medical technologies.

Sneak Preview: AIM 2025 SME Encounter Sessions

Completed
March 24, 2025
Hosted at VelocityTX with streaming via Teams

SME Encounter Sessions are a standout feature of the AIM: Health R&D Summit, offering a unique opportunity to engage with DOD and VA research or clinical experts. These 10-minute, private sessions with a panel of SMEs provide a platform to explore collaboration opportunities and advance your technology.

Featured Speakers

  • Scott Walter, PhD, PEDirector of Technology Transfer & Transition, 59th Medical Wing/Science & Technology
  • Diana Cardenas del Monaco, PhD, MBA, MPHDHA Research Portfolio Manager
  • Jeff DaltonCo-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Legacy Innovation Inc.
  • Marcos ResendezPrincipal at 434 Media