A critical component of the development finance toolbox, innovation finance provides access to capital for entrepreneurs, new technology ventures and emerging small businesses. CDFA’s new Innovation Finance Course explores the growing seed, venture capital and angel investment industry and provides clear direction for designing and implementing capital formation models at the local, regional and state levels. This course differs from other capital formation curriculums in that it focuses more concretely on designing a program that uses public-sector connections, resources and coordination to drive long-term and sustainable private sector investment.
The nation’s top innovation finance leaders will discuss how to develop a capital formation program and establish a long-term public-sector driven, but private sector supported initiative. In addition, the course will highlight successful programs that are working throughout the country in communities with varying levels of capacity, sophistication and size. The Innovation Finance Course will provide development finance agencies a roadmap for building an innovation finance initiative that supports entrepreneurship, business investment, job creation and 21st century technology development.
By attending, you will:
- Learn about the basics and application of seed, venture capital and angel investment
- Understand how innovation finance is different from and interacts with other aspects of development finance
- Review best practices and case studies that can be implemented in your community
- Gain a greater understanding of the partnership opportunities in the innovation finance industry
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You will learn through:
- Real life case studies
- Interactive, small group exercises
- Presentations from industry experts
- A comprehensive reference guide
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Topics covered include:
- Introduction to the basics of innovation finance
- Development and maintenance of a capital formation program
- Balancing private sector investment/support with public-driven goals/interests
- Models for implementing a capital formation program at the local, regional and state level
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Who should attend?
- Economic Development Professionals
- Community Development Professionals
- Elected Officials
- Government and Nonprofit Finance Officers
- Corporate Trustees
- Legal Counsel
- Accountants
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Course Advisor:
Course Advisor to be determined.
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The agenda for the Innovation Finance Course is currently in development and will be posted soon.
The course will take place at the DoubleTree Washington DC in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. CDFA has negotiated a significantly reduced nightly room rate of $169 for course attendees. To reserve a room, contact the DoubleTree Washington DC at (202) 232-7000. All reservations for the CDFA block must be made over the phone for this course. The reduced room rate is guaranteed until October 22, 2010, as long as rooms are available. After this date, neither CDFA nor the hotel can guarantee this rate. Please reserve your room early, and be sure to mention CDFA when making your reservations.
The course hotel is located at:
DoubleTree Washington DC
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 232-7000
www.doubletreewashington.com
To register for the this course, click on the Register button below. To help maximize training opportunities, CDFA offers two separate courses during select weeks of the year. Individuals attending two courses in one week are eligible for a $100 dual-course discount. This discount will be reflected in the final total during the registration process.
| Early-Bird Registration | Standard Registration |
| Member | $550.00 | $600.00 |
| Non-Member | $675.00 | $725.00 |
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