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Future You: Transforming Research Instincts into a Successful Business – Feb. 11, 2025
Session Description
February 11 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Hosted by Canada Foundation for Innovation
Meet researchers who turned their curiosity and ambition into a thriving new company — and find out how you can do it too!
Has your research inspired a new product or service? Looking for guidance on how to launch your business idea? Learn how Canada is the ideal place to innovate and start your entrepreneurial journey. Get inspired by hearing how researchers-turned-entrepreneurs carved a path to become successful business owners. Find out about their ups and downs, learn from their vast experience, get tips on how to start your company and leave feeling inspired to take your ideas to the next level!
By the end of this online event, you will:
- Get tips on how to move from researcher to entrepreneur
- Learn about challenges and opportunities for launching a business
- Access expert advice and gain confidence to start your entrepreneurial journey
- Discover how to find a mentor, and what they can do for you.
Featured Speakers:
- Moderator: Jon French, Director of University of Toronto Entrepreneurship
- Panelists:
- Brock Schuman, drug creator
- Harsh Rathod, critical infrastructure protector
- Kritika Tyagi, biomaterials innovator
- Ravi Kempaiah, electrification champion
For more details, visit the CFI event webpage.
Q&A: Bring your questions! This is your opportunity to speak directly to passionate entrepreneurs and get answers that will help you take the next step towards launching your own business.
