Research
And
thought leadership
The i2I suite of programs translates decades of research, expertise and thought-leadership into impactful programming matched to the needs of the Canadian innovation system. On-going inquiry by i2I faculty and collaborators contributes to a growing and evolving evidence-base that lends insight and guidance into the unique challenges and opportunities of science-based organizations, entrepreneurship and ecosystems.
Featured Publications
Selected Publications
- Thomas, J. et al., “Impact of regional systems of innovation on the formation of university spin-offs by biomedical start scientists,” Int. J. Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Vol. 37, No. 2, 2019.
- Maine, E. et al., “Raising financing through strategic timing,” Nature Nanotechnology, Vol. 12, pp. 93-98 (2017).
- Thomas, J. et al., “Endowing university spin-offs pre-formation: Entrepreneurial capabilities for scientist-entrepreneurs” Technovation, Vol. 96-97, Aug-Sep 2020.
- Maine, E. et al., “Radical innovation from the confluence of technologies: Innovation management strategies for the emerging nanobiotechnology industry” J. Eng. and Tech. Management, Vol. 32, pp. 1-25, Apr-Jun 2014.
- Maine, E. et al., “The emergence of the nanobiotechnology industry” Nature Nanotechnology, Vol. 9, pp. 2-5 (2014).
Webinars
Featured Webinar
Business of Science (Nanomedicines Innovation Network)
May 2023
Our i2I National Academic Director, Dr. Sarah Lubik, and Integrated Nanotherapeutics Director of Business Development, Dr. Azi Goudarzi, recently presented at a webinar hosted by the NanoMedicines Innovation Network. Hear how researchers and scientists can equip themselves with skills that straddle academia, entrepreneurship and industry with the invention to Innovation (i2I) Program.
2022
Accelerating Advanced Materials Innovation
June 2022 – Elicia Maine
Pitching your Innovation
May 2022 – Clay Braziller
2021
Session 1: Intro to Business Models
July 2021 – Jon Thomas
Session 2: Science-Based Business Models
July 2021 – Sarah Lubik
Session 3: i2I Alumni Panel
August 2021 – Various Speakers
From Science to Entrepreneurship
Nov 2021 – Various Speakers
2020
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
February 2020 – Elicia Maine