/innovation/taxonomy/term/44/all en /innovation/channels/event/mif-pitch-clinic-1-340408 <p>All applicants to the MIF are recommended to take training to refine their business pitch abilities.</p> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:44:52 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 44588 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-pitch-clinic-2-340407 <p>All applicants to the MIF are recommended to take training to refine their business pitch abilities. This interactive <strong>virtual </strong>session will help you prepare for Selection Day. Our leader for this clinic will be Dr.</p> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:44:19 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 44587 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-bmc-clinic-2-360767 <p>Join our Business Model Canvas Clinic to refine your ideas and create a winning business plan with expert guidance and support. Turn your vision into a roadmap for success!</p> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:08:04 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74606 at /innovation /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-bmc-clinic-2-351118 <p>Join our Business Model Canvas Clinic to refine your ideas and create a winning business plan with expert guidance and support. Turn your vision into a roadmap for success!</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:34:50 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 72843 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-info-session-1-351086 <p>Are you interested in applying to the MIF? Join us to learn about the application process and get all your questions answered in our informative (virtual) information session!</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:29:23 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 72838 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-bmc-clinic-1-351088 <p>Join our Business Model Canvas Clinic to refine your ideas and create a winning business plan with expert guidance and support. Turn your vision into a roadmap for success!</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:35:21 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 72842 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-info-session-2-351087 <p>Are you interested in applying to the MIF? Join us to learn about the application process and get all your questions answered in our informative (virtual) information session!</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:31:51 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 72840 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-12-researcher-entrepreneur-349178 <p>The road from researcher to entrepreneur can be filled with roadblocks and pitfalls, but it can also be filled with rewarding successes. But how to know when the timing is right to take the plunge? And what to expect when you do?</p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:07:11 +0000 nadia.kovaleva@mcgill.ca 72792 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-11-branding-communication-349177 <p><em>UPDATE: This meeting will be held online, not in-person.</em></p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:07:11 +0000 nadia.kovaleva@mcgill.ca 72791 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mcgill-innovation-fund-mif-30-launch-349367 <p>The application window for the <b>3rd round</b> of the Ã山ǿ¼é Innovation Fund (MIF) will open on September 25th, and to kick things off we will be holding a launch event <b>Thursday, September 21 at 5:00 PM </b>at the Faculty Club.</p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:07:11 +0000 nadia.kovaleva@mcgill.ca 72794 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-summer-networking-session-348682 <p>UPDATE: Due to scheduling complications we have had to change our speaker lineup: We are looking forward to hearing from <strong>Manuel Cruz</strong> and <strong>Mitchel Benovoy!</strong></p> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:42:42 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 67891 at /innovation