Entrepreneurship Week: From Steeltown to Innovation City: The Emerging Health Start-up Ecosystem

Where do you go to bring your innovative idea to life? This session is designed for those wishing to better understand the McMaster University and local Hamilton innovation ecosystems.

By the end of the 60-minute session you will i) describe various types of organizations and the ways in which they contribute to idea exploration and development, ii) identify key members of the McMaster University and Hamilton innovation ecosystem, and iii) understand types of resources that are appropriate for different stages of innovation development, using Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).

This seminar will provide an overview of the supports available for aspiring entrepreneurs through the McMaster University and local Hamilton innovation ecosystems.

Speakers:
Sarrah Lal
Innovation Coach, The Clinic @ Mac, Assistant Professor of Health Innovation at Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine & Director, Health Ventures Development, CEO & Cofounder, Kultura Diagnostics

Frances Lasowski
Innovation Coach, The Clinic @ Mac, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, CEO of 20/20 Optimeyes Technologies

Note: This is a hybrid event that will also be streamed from The Clinic @ Mac Collision Space (enter via lower level of HSL)

This event is brought to you by the The Forge, Student Success Centre, and Michael G. DeGroote Health Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship, and is part of Entrepreneurship Week.

If you have an accommodation need for an event/planned meeting, please email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise.

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