Internal Event

Invention to Innovation Education Series

Exclusive to SickKids staff, attendees can expect to learn about the translation and commercialization pathways for healthcare discoveries. Join us to hear from the IP&C team, industry experts, and entrepreneurs from the SickKids ecosystem.

Internal Event

Invention to Innovation Education Series

ABOUT

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 Wednesday, November 26th!
FEATURING

Expert Presentations

Panel Discussions

Case Studies

Networking

Q & A Sessions

Advice and Resources

UPCOMING SESSION

Ideas to Assets

Understanding Intellectual Property

  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • PSC Level 4 – Innovation, Integrity, Inclusion Rooms (04-14-017), Hybrid Format

Your ideas have impact, but how do you protect them?

The session will cover key concepts such as the SickKids IP policy, the basics of copyright, trademarks, and patents, and how real SickKids innovations are protected and brought to market. Following the presentation, join IP&C and our guest legal experts for an interactive discussion and audience Q&A.

Learn how each type of IP protection works in practice, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to safeguard your discoveries as they move from idea to impact.

*This session is only open to volunteers, trainees, and staff at SickKids.

HIGHLIGHTS

Past Education Series

Session Topics