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Oregon SSBCI Venture Direct Program — Health & Life Sciences

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)-backed venture capital program deploying equity investments into early-stage Oregon health, life sciences, and behavioral health tech startups.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Early-stage Oregon-based startups in health, life sciences, behavioral health tech, and related traded sectors. At least 40% of portfolio targets SEDI-owned businesses.

Requirements

  • Must be headquartered in Oregon or have majority Oregon employees
  • Must be an early-stage for-profit company in health, life sciences, or related sector
  • Priority given to SEDI (socially and economically disadvantaged individuals)-owned businesses