/innovation/taxonomy/term/47/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/mcgill-innovation-fund-mif-20-launch-340398 <p>The MIF is back! Bigger, better and greener than ever, the largest fund of its kind at Â鶹AV will help more teams move their projects out of the lab and into the real world.</p> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:24:44 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 44578 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/mcgill-innovation-fund-launch-and-panel-discussion-331549 <p>Have you ever thought that Canadian universities can and should do more to support innovation?</p> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:37:38 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 678 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-40-launch-358015 <p>The 4th round of the Â鶹AV Innovation Fund (MIF) will be launched once again in our usual style! Event details are still under wraps and will be communicated later this summer, but for now, please be sure to add this to your calendar!</p> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:05:27 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74316 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/new-date-mif-lunch-learn-4-entering-us-market-342504 <p>RESCHEDULED: Many spinoffs and startups target the US market, which is a potential way to grow their business.</p> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:32:53 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 55687 at /innovation