Symposium: S5-519

Entrepreneurial Capabilities: Pathways to Create Impact from Science

CSPC2024 Symposiums - S5a - 519 ENG
Organized by: Simon Fraser University
Panel Date: November 20, 2024
Speakers:
Dr. Sarah Lubik
Robyn Binsfeld
Dr. Benjamin Britton
Dr. Janis Kan
Dr. Alejandro Adem

Abstract:
The need to translate Canadian research into societal impact has never been greater. However, mobilization of science-based innovations requires overcoming specific challenges, including innovation capacity in people. Canada understands the need to provide entrepreneurial programming for scientists, but most existing training focuses narrowly on startup creation. Research shows many critical decisions are made pre-startup, that startups are one of several paths and that there many necessary roles beyond founder. This panel explores the impact the national Mitacs invention to Innovation (i2I) program across these different pathways in order to inform policy and support a broader view of training needs.

Summary of Conversations:
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