/innovation/taxonomy/term/47/all en /innovation/channels/event/mif-summer-networking-session-2024-357123 <p>UPDATE: We have a speaker for the MIF Networking Session. Please join us for a fireside chat with <strong>Dr. Paul A. Kruszewski</strong>, a serial frontier AI entrepreneur with 3 exits.</p> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:47:54 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74142 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-16-making-killer-pitch-sticks-357223 <p>One of the fundamental activities of the entrepreneurial journey is the business pitch. But often academics struggle at condensing years of research into a succinct version that is capable of convincing investors.</p> Mon, 06 May 2024 13:53:38 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74161 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-15-finding-dilutive-funding-356174 <p>Before finding customers, many startup and spinoff businesses need to find funding.</p> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:55:48 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74044 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-14-finding-non-dilutive-funding-355347 <p>In the early days of a spinoff or start-up business, <strong>securing </strong>adequate funding is critical. But in many cases, founders have to give up some ownership of their company to investors.</p> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:22:34 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 73978 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-8-finding-non-dilutive-funding-347676 <p>In the early days of a spinoff or start-up business, securing adequate funding is critical. But in many cases, founders have to give up some ownership of their company to investors.</p> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:53:19 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 66567 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-7-getting-your-medical-device-approved-346524 <p>Many MIF projects are medical devices, with the potential to dramatically improve diagnostics and treatments. But medical devices are strictly regulated; Canada has one of the world's most stringent regimes for the approval of these devices.</p> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:26:07 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 64213 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-6-ip-strategy-346000 <p>Are you looking to put in place an adapted <b>intellectual property</b> strategy for your project? Do you want to make sure it covers all the legal and financial requirements? Do you have plans for international patenting?</p> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:28:15 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 64132 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-5-finding-investors-343194 <p>As spinoffs and startups grow their business, the need for capital can also increase. But how does one go about finding investors? And what exactly do investors want in return for their funds?</p> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 57624 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mcgill-innovation-fund-mif-20-launch-340398 <p>The MIF is back! Bigger, better and greener than ever, the largest fund of its kind at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº will help more teams move their projects out of the lab and into the real world.</p> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:24:44 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 44578 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-3-building-teams-creating-culture-339164 <p>One of the most crucial - but often ignored - parts of startup/spinoff success is how to build a team and foster a workplace culture. This can be especially challenging for company founders, who may not be used to managing employees.</p> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:51:28 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 37037 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mcgill-innovation-fund-launch-and-panel-discussion-331549 <p>Have you ever thought that Canadian universities can and should do more to support innovation?</p> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:37:38 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 678 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/retail-gen-ai-hackathon-one-part-aldo-groups-artificial-intelligence-efforts-358133 <p>Generative artificial intelligence promises to transform the way business is done, but in most industries, it’s still unclear exactly how it will be used. Footwear retailer ALDO is working with Montreal’s cluster of AI talent to explore how to leverage this emerging technology. In October 2023, ALDO staged its first Retail Gen AI Hackathon in partnership with the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong> and Amazon Web Services. The event offered over $10,000 in prizes to teams that worked collaboratively to devise generative AI solutions to real world retail challenges.</p> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:26:30 +0000 admin 74325 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/101-mcgill-research-projects-awarded-235-million-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-358031 <p><strong><em>Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering</em></strong></p> <p>The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:07:59 +0000 admin 74323 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/two-mcgill-desautels-students-named-mccall-macbain-international-fellows-358052 <p><br /></p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:13:38 +0000 admin 74322 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/frederic-perron-leads-internet-service-provider-cogeco-during-time-potential-growth-358053 <p><strong>Frédéric Perron </strong>(BCom’97) was serving as the Chief Commercial Officer for Vodafone Poland when he was asked to return to Canada to become the new president and CEO of Cogeco, an internet service provider. Although Cogeco’s corporate offices are in Montreal, Perron’s position is based in Burlington, Ontario. That puts him closer to the company’s US customers, some of which are in nearby Ohio. Americans make up about half of Cogeco’s business, and as the US government makes major investments in connectivity, there remains room for growth in the United States.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:15:49 +0000 admin 74321 at /innovation