When: Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm AST
Where: In Person at Volta, 1800 Argyle St. Unit 801, Halifax, NS or Virtual via Zoom (Zoom link will be sent via Eventbrite at 9:00am on May 2 for those who register for a virtual ticket)
Description:
Join us for an insightful session on Leveraging Partnership with Universities to Achieve your
R & D Goals.
During this lunch and learn we will focus on helping founders connect and collaborate with
universities for their research and development efforts while leveraging government funding.
The interactive session will feature a presentation by Matthew Doyle, Industry Engagement
Manager from the Office of Commercialization & Industry Engagement at Dalhousie
University.
Discussion Topics:
1. Overview of Government Funding Programs: Matthew will provide valuable insights into
the various government funding programs available for collaborations with universities, both
with and without financial contributions from the company. He will discuss the application
processes, deadline dates, and expected turnaround times for these programs.
2. Working with Dalhousie University: The session will also cover the process of working
with Dalhousie University, including the identification of potential collaborators, intellectual
property considerations, and anticipated project outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
By the end of this session, founders will learn how to:
1. Leverage government funding programs to partner with universities and achieve their
R&D goals.
2. Engage with Dalhousie University to find academic partners for their R&D projects.
This informative session is a great opportunity for founders and entrepreneurs to gain
valuable insights and practical guidance on how to access post secondary institutions
resources and collaborate with universities for research initiatives.
Facilitator: Matthew Doyle
