The New Year Edition
Western Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
Driving the impact of Western University’s research by fostering connections between research, industry, and communities
Hello Innovators and Partners,
Now that 2024 has officially begun let's explore upcoming innovations spearheading the new year. From cutting-edge technologies to the kick-off of upcoming programs, you will want to take advantage of this snapshot of what will come this month.
First, take a look at some of these featured technologies that could bring your industry to the next level through opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and collaborative research initiatives.
Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for your next big idea, a company seeking a competitive edge, researching to make a societal impact, or just curious about the future, you will find something here to inspire you.
By bringing together the brightest minds from business, technology, science, and beyond, we aim to create an ecosystem of innovation where knowledge transfer and strategic partnerships thrive. Through our programs, we envision a future of limitless potential and lay down the practical pathways to achieve it. Welcome to a year of transformative experiences with WORLDiscoveries, where every discovery is a step towards a better world.
The Winter Kick-Off of the Graduate Students Innovation Scholars Program is Coming Up
As we welcome the onset of the new year, we are equally thrilled to announce the commencement of the Winter 2024 GSIS program!
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This initiative is designed to foster inspiring collaborations and expand networks across business and technology/computer science. To achieve this, we have adopted a unique pairing strategy that aligns each team with a dedicated student from the 加拿大西安大略大学 - 毅伟商学院 .
This year, the program features 16 talented students organized into four dynamic teams of four. Each unit is poised to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, catalyzing innovation and synergy across interdisciplinary fields.
Pioneering Partnerships: IPSBC with Collège La Cité and Durham College
In an innovative stride, WORLDiscoveries proudly announces the launch of its inaugural Intellectual Property Strategy Boot Camp (IPSBC) partnership with Collège La Cité and Durham College . This pioneering program, developed in collaboration with Western Law , is designed to arm inventors, creators, entrepreneurs, and academic minds with the knowledge to effectively protect and commercialize their intangible assets. The expertise of Bassem Awad , Associate Professor and Director of the IPIT Area of Concentration at the Faculty of Law, 加拿大西安大略大学 , graced the first session. Awad's presentation, "Introduction to IP Rights in the Data-Driven Economy," covered crucial aspects such as IP rights, the significance of IP in research innovation, and an introduction to IP valuation. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing Ontario's innovation landscape.
Spotlight: TEDxTorontoMetU meets Western Medical Innovation Fellows
We are excited to spotlight Lamees M. MSc, PMP , a Western Medical Innovation Fellow (MIF) who attended the TEDxTorontoMetU Conference as a panellist, discussing how she leverages collaboration to develop a medical device to assess nerve growth post-surgery. She was joined by Sarah Baldeo, Mitch Abrams, MD, FRCPC , and Anthony Damtsis for the panel Chemistry of Emotions: How Emotions Define Us. This presented a fantastic opportunity to support the momentum of innovation in Ontario and to inspire attendees including TMU Students, Alumni and purpose-driven individuals in the community.
Looking forward to seeing the next steps for our MIFs and the continued impact of their groundbreaking work!
To Our Valued Partners
On a final note, going into the new year, we extend our sincerest appreciation to all our innovators, partners and supporters. Your vision for innovation and the future of technology has reached so many individuals and has enabled us to create these meaningful and positive impacts.
Please stay connected, and get excited for even more inspiring developments this year!