Schedule 2024-2025

Getting Started: Your Innovation Journey Begins

Speaker | Dr. Paul Santerre- Professor, Co-director at Health Innovation Hub, Baxter Chair in Health Technology & Commercialization (UHN)

Case Study Workshop | Dr. Santerre has published over 220 peer-reviewed publications and is a listed inventor on over 70 patents in the area of medical polymers. He is the co-founder and current director of the Health Innovation Hub at the University of Toronto, a student-focused entrepreneurial training co-curricular program that has trained over 650 client health science companies which have generated over $430 million CAD. This interactive workshop will feature hands-on case studies, where Dr. Santerre will guide us through the startup lifecycle and highlight emerging opportunities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Building Your Dream Team

Speaker | Lisa Yeon-Ju Mah (CDL) - Director of Ventures @ CDL | AI and Entrepreneurship | Aspiring Chief "Enabling" Officer | Action Canada Fellow

Lecture series | Lisa Yeon-Ju Mah is the director of venture at the incubator Creative Destruction Lab (CDL). Lisa oversees CDL’s venture recruitment, she will introduce us to what makes a winning team and how to navigate the complex team dynamics to ensure success!

Identifying Opportunities and Framing Problems

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Market Research and Value Proposition

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Navigating Startup Stages and Fundraising Strategies

Speaker | Dr. Paul Santerre - Professor at the University of Toronto; director of Health Innovation Hub (H2i)

Lecture series | Dr. Santerre has published >220 peer-reviewed publications and is a listed inventor on >70 patents in the area of medical polymers. He is co-founder and current director of the Health Innovation Hub at the University of Toronto (a student-focused entrepreneur training cocurricular program that has trained > 650 client health science companies which have generated > $430M Cdn). Dr. Santerre will bring us the different stages of a startup lifecycle, and expand on the new opportunities that support entrepreneurship in the ecosystem.

Crafting Your Story: The Art of Persuasive Communication

Speaker | Dr. Blake Richards - Associate professor at McGill University and Mila; mentor at the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

Lecture series | Learn the power of storytelling to captivate your audience, drive engagement, and ultimately boost your sales. This interactive workshop will equip you with the skills to harness the magic of storytelling, making your innovation stand out in a crowded market.

Mastering the Pitch: Workshop and Practice

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Innovation Fair

Competition - Semifinal | Join us for an exciting showcase where student teams will present their innovative startup ideas on posters. This event offers a unique networking opportunity, allowing you to mingle with budding entrepreneurs, educators, and business professionals. We look forward to seeing you there and connecting with the future of innovation and entrepreneurship!

Final Competition and Reception

Competition - Finals | Get ready to witness some mind-blowing ideas, intense competition, and lots of inspiration. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just love innovative ideas, this is the place to be! Cheer on the participants as they showcase their creativity and present their business ideas.

What’s Next Workshop

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