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Tuesday, February 13
 

3:20pm EST

Innovation Solutions Canada - Canada's SBIR Program
Innovative Solutions Canada is a new federal program with over $100 million dedicated to supporting the scale up and growth of Canada’s innovators and entrepreneurs by having the federal government act as a first customer. Modelled after the successful US Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program; twenty participating federal departments and agencies will issue challenges they are facing and set aside a portion of funding to support the creation of innovative solutions by Canadian small businesses. By funding proposed solutions, the program is supporting the development of early-stage, pre-commercial innovations. You can view current challenges at www.canada.ca/innovative-solutions. 
 
 
Speakers
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Robert Smith

Executive Director, Innovative Solutions Canada
On June 19th, 2017, Robert Smith was appointed Executive Director, Innovative Solutions Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Prior to that, Robert was Director General responsible for Indigenous Programs Operations, Program Operations Branch, Service Canada... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 3:20pm - 3:50pm EST
North York Room
  Business and Finance, Mini-Session

3:50pm EST

NSERC and other funding programs to Support Industry-Academic R&D
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Andrew Sinclair

Dr. Andrew Sinclair

Manager, Ontario Regional Office, NSERC
Dr. Sinclair joined NSERC as the Manager of the Ontario Regional Office about a year ago. He has significant knowledge of government programs supporting R&D. Prior to NSERC, for 5 years, he was the CEO of a start-up, OtoSim Inc, taking it from an invention disclosure to sales of over... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 3:50pm - 4:20pm EST
North York Room
  Business and Finance, Mini-Session
 
Wednesday, February 14
 

9:15am EST

The mechanics and challenges of a new space company. Building from idea to first launch and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Mina Mitry

Mina Mitry

CEO, Kepler Communications

Wednesday February 14, 2018 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Princess Room
  Business and Finance, Mini-Session

9:45am EST

SkyWatch
Speakers
avatar for James Slifierz

James Slifierz

CEO, SkyWatch
James is the Co-Founder and CEO at SkyWatch Space Applications. He is also a Co-Founder and Chair of MaxQ, Canada's first organization focused on developing the space startup ecosystem, and the Lead Organizer for NASA Space Apps Waterloo. In 2014 James was a part of the team that... Read More →

Wednesday February 14, 2018 9:45am - 10:15am EST
Princess Room
  Business and Finance, Mini-Session

1:50pm EST

Crypto Currency and the Space Sector
Speakers
HK

Hassan Khan

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TodaQ/Quantius
Hassan Khan is a Founder, CEO at TODAQ Financial and also serves on its Board of Directors. He is also CEO and Chairman of Quantius, and alternative lender to going knowledge based SMEs that are rich in intellectual property. Hassan also serves on the Boards of two non-profits... Read More →

Wednesday February 14, 2018 1:50pm - 2:20pm EST
Princess Room
  Business and Finance, Mini-Session

2:20pm EST

Satellite Canada (SatCan)
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson

President, Satellite Canada Innovation Network
Satellites, Innovation, Startups, Hackathons, Consulting, LEO, MEO, GEO

Wednesday February 14, 2018 2:20pm - 2:50pm EST
Princess Room
  Business and Finance, Mini-Session
 
Thursday, February 15
 

9:15am EST

Consolidating Public Funding for Collaborative Strategies
The presentation discusses approaches to building an industry-led bottom-up national strategy and targeted programs by making use of private industry organizations, generic government programs, specialized government programs, coordinated efforts, and a wee bit of game theory. The approaches discussed can best apply to emerging markets and regulatory environments and applies general principles of project management and risk management.
Speakers
avatar for Chad English

Chad English

Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council of Canada
I support Canadian small to medium sized enterprises (SME) to grow through innovation, provide business and technology advisory services to SMEs, diagnose organizational pathologies, prescribe process development, provide networking and linkage services to SMEs and assess their innovation... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Princess Room
  Business and Finance, Mini-Session

9:45am EST

Protecting Your Intellectual Property
You have a great idea, but what's next? This presentation will provide an overview of different types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks and industrial designs.  It will also highlight important issues to consider when building and protecting your intellectual property portfolio, both in the short- and long-term.
Speakers
avatar for Tasha De Freitas

Tasha De Freitas

Senior Associate, Torys LLP
Tasha De Freitas’ practice focuses on intellectual property matters with an emphasis on the acquisition and protection of patents. In addition to a law degree, Tasha has an aerospace engineering degree from Carleton University. Tasha advises clients on patentability, validity... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 9:45am - 10:15am EST
Princess Room
  Business and Finance, Mini-Session
 
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