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Sparking innovation.
The Invention to Innovation Education Series is designed to empower researchers and staff by providing essential knowledge and resources for commercializing innovations at SickKids. These exclusive education sessions aim to foster a culture of innovation by connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners, while boosting the visibility of IP&C’s resources and support.
Through this series, participants will gain valuable insights into core commercialization topics, generating excitement about the potential of turning their research into impactful healthcare solutions. By bridging the gap between research and real-world applications, these sessions will help ensure that discoveries effectively translate from the lab to patient care.
Upcoming session on Tuesday, February 24th!
FEATURING
Expert Presentations
Panel Discussions
Case Studies
Networking
Q & A Sessions
Advice and Resources
UPCOMING SESSION
Bench to Business
Start-Up Creation & Entrepreneurship
Your work could be the foundation for the next big start-up! Find out what it takes to bring an idea from bench to business.
This session will give SickKids staff the opportunity to explore the path from research discovery to company creation, highlighting the realities, challenges, and possibilities of launching a health innovation start-up.
Featuring insights from experts in business law, global venture strategy, and entrepreneurship, this session will walk through early decision-making, team-building, legal considerations, and what investors look for in emerging companies. It’s an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of the start-up landscape and learn how research at SickKids can translate into impactful, investment-ready ventures.
*This session is only open to volunteers, trainees, and staff at SickKids.
HIGHLIGHTS
Past Education Series
Session Topics
Session 1: Commercialization at SickKids: From Discovery to Impact
Session 2: Beyond the Code: Commercializing AI in Health Care
Session 3: Molecules to Medicine: Facilitating Drug Development at SickKids
Session 1: Turning SickKids Discoveries into Solutions for Patients
Session 2: Commercializing AI and ML-Enabled Health Care Innovations
Session 3: Navigating Drug Development for SickKids Discoveries
Session 4: Guiding Health Care Innovations Through Start-Up Creation
Session 1: From Research to Real World Impact: How to Innovate at SickKids
Session 2: Research Translation: Leveraging Ecosystem Partners to Accelerate Science
Session 3: How to Build a Successful Health Science Start-Up
Session 4: Learn to Stand Out: Raising Money in the Life Sciences
Session 1: Taking SickKids Innovations From Lab Bench to Bedside
Session 2: Beyond Research: Developing Biopharma Technologies
Session 3: Advancing R&D in Collaboration with Industry
Session 4: Want to start a company? Key Considerations for Your Biotech Start-Up
Session 1: Bringing SickKids Innovations to Market
Session 2: Developing Pharmaceuticals from Basic Research Discoveries
Session 3: Protecting Your Discoveries and Creating Value with Intellectual Property
Session 4: Working with Industry Partners to Advance Your Technology
Session 5: Raising Venture Capital to Fund Your Company
Session 6: Tips & Tricks for Inventors and Founding Scientists
