Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem

Edmonton lawyer Craig Sherburne shares his thoughts on a number of legal and business issues and challenges faced by high tech startup founders.http://ckslegal.com/

Get to know the Technology Transfer Services team: Robert, Paul and Quang talk with Joanna about the art and science of technology commercialization. For University of Alberta researchers who are just starting to consider commercialization, we provide an overview of our backgrounds and the tech transfer process. Please reach out to us directly to discuss the commercialization possibilities for your innovation.Tech Transfer Services websiteCommercialization Quick Guidetts@ualberta.ca

Startup TNT is the number one pre-seed investor in Canada. Listen as co-founder and director Zack Storms shares how to have fun, make friends, and build companies through StartupTNT’s community based angel investment forum.startuptnt.com zack@startuptnt.com

Join us for a conversation with Ken Bautista, Vice President, Venture & Community at Edmonton Unlimited and founding partner of Flightpath Ventures, as he shares his advice for researchers looking to become entrepreneurs and discusses some of the challenges they might face. Ken also talks about Edmonton Unlimited, the resources and supports they provide as well how it fits into the Edmonton Regional Innovation Ecosystem.https://edmontonunlimited.com/https://kenbautista.com/

Join us for a conversation with Sheetal Mehta Walsh, Founder and CEO of the UA Innovation Fund, as she discusses the Innovation Fund’s goals, what differentiates them from other VC funds, and the types of candidates and technologies they are looking to invest in. Topics include her tips for the perfect pitch and the strength of the University of Alberta’s IP Policy. She is also joined by two of her team members, Sara Moore (COO at the UA Innovation Fund) and Ally Wilson (Venture Analyst

Join us for a conversation with Darren Fast, Associate Vice-President (Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships) at the University of Alberta, as he discusses ways in which the University works with the broader ecosystem to develop a culture of innovation and discovery and to help foster new spinoffs and startups. Topics include the student-focused Lab2Market program and UofA involvement with the Regional Entrepreneurship Accelerations Program.Email:

Join us for a conversation with Ron Matheson, Client Engagement Advisor with the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), as he discusses the IRAP Model, supports and partners in the innovation ecosystem, and how to be investment ready.Email: Ronald.Matheson@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovationPhone: 1-877-994-4727

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sunil Rajput, Director of Research in Health at Alberta Innovates, as he shares his perspectives, tips and tricks on how to approach translational and non-dilutive funding.Twitter: @Dr_SunilRajputLinkedIn: @sunilrajput2 https://albertainnovates.ca/Twitter: @ABInnovatesLinkedIn:@Alberta-InnovatesFacebook:@AlbertaInnovates