Impact & Events
Since 2015, i2I has helped researchers across Canada turn world-class discoveries into real-world impact. Through research, training, mentorship, and national partnerships, our community is advancing innovation across industry, academia, government, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
Explore participant success stories, research insights, program outcomes, upcoming events, and National i2I Network activities that showcase the growing impact of Canada’s research-to-innovation ecosystem.
Your i2I Highlight
SFU INNOVATION WEEK
SFU Innovation Week 2026 brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners to connect, collaborate, and celebrate innovation across Canada.
Tuesday, October 13 | SFU Harbour Centre
Connect with researchers, industry leaders, and innovators while exploring new ideas and perspectives.
Wednesday, October 14 | Segal Graduate School of Business
This day is where research becomes reality, centred on the Innovation Pitch, where participants showcase innovation ideas.
Thursday, October 15 | SFU Burnaby Campus
This day features three exciting panels on how research, partnership, and policy come together, industry exhibits, and lab tours.
10 Sep 2025
National i2I Network launches novel Commercialization Postdoc program to empower Canada’s next wave of Science Innovators
16 Jan 2025
SFU and partners secure $22.9 million in NSERC funding to expand National Invention to Innovation (i2I) Network
Collaborative Learning Experiences
Collaborative Learning Experiences are developed in partnership with the i2I team and regional partners and can be delivered in person or online. These short, intensive experiences are designed to help researchers explore commercialization and move toward a “decision to engage.” They focus on building an innovation mindset, assessing the potential value and impact of research, understanding commercialization pathways, and building confidence to take next steps. By 2030, i2I aims to reach 16,000 highly qualified personnel (HQP) through these experiences, significantly expanding the reach and impact of commercialization training across Canada. View a selection of recorded Collaborative Learning Experiences below.
May 2024
Effectively Communicating the Impact of your Research
Braziller, Singh & Kan
May 2024
Choosing a commercialization pathway for your innovation idea
Jon Thomas
May 2023
Business of Science (Nanomedicines Innovation Network)
Lubik & Goudarzi
June 2022
Accelerating Advanced Materials Innovation
Elicia Maine
May 2022
Pitching your Innovation
Clay Braziller
Nov 2021
From Science to Entrepreneurship
Various Speakers
Stats & Impact Data
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Are industry Champions — advancing science and their careers in science-based industries
Are Translational Scientists — changing research trajectories and culture in labs
Are Scientist-Entrepreneurs — having launched ventures to take their research forward
Are charting multiple paths at once
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