/innovation/taxonomy/term/4/all en /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-17-what-many-founders-forget-hidden-risks-skipping-insurance-and-hr-360670 <p>Launching a startup requires many elements to come together: a team, a business plan, customers but fail to consider safeguarding their venture with insurance and HR tools.</p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:13:07 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74598 at /innovation /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/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/mif-lunch-learn-2-researcher-entrepreneur-338230 <p>The road from researcher to entrepreneur can be filled with roadblocks and pitfalls, but it can also be filled with rewarding successes!</p> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:53:45 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 34253 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-1-intellectual-property-strategy-337351 <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? The Ã山ǿ¼é Innovation Fund has the event for you!</p> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:36:19 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 31418 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-office-hours-333924 <p>Need support to complete application to the MIF? Unsure which funding package you should go for? Need to more about how the program runs? Ask any question you like in one of the MIF Office Hours sessions.</p> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:39:34 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 18416 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-office-hours-333926 <p>Need support to complete application to the MIF? Unsure which funding package you should go for? Need to more about how the program runs? Ask any question you like in one of the MIF Office Hours sessions.</p> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:42:16 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 18418 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-office-hours-333927 <p>Need support to complete application to the MIF? Unsure which funding package you should go for? Need to more about how the program runs? Ask any question you like in one of the MIF Office Hours sessions.</p> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:42:43 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 18419 at /innovation