Maximizing the value of your company鈥檚 IP assets

According to Stats Canada, 鈥淐anadian businesses are among the most innovative in the world. Those that are able to leverage and use their Intellectual Property (IP) strategically are more likely to be innovative, expand domestically and internationally, and experience high growth.鈥� IP-intensive firms are more innovative, export more, enjoy higher growth and create better jobs.

Think you're ready to make a pitch to the MIF judges? Make sure you practice first! This session will offer MIF applicants an opportunity to practice their pitch in front of a live audience, with feedback provided. This is a valuable chance to perfect your pitching skills and to revise your content.

NOTE: all applicants must choose either Round 1 or Round 2. Specific pitching slots within this 4-hour window will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis (after the MIF application window has closed). This session is also mandatory.

MIF applicants who have practised their pitch once will get yet another chance to demonstrate their acquired skills. This final session will be optional. It is your last chance to practice a pitch in front of a live audience before the Selection Days which take place the following week.

Want to be able to explain your research to your family and friends? Need a quick elevator pitch on what impact your research will have? The 3 Minute Thesis / Ma Th猫se en 180 Secondes competition is for you!