Register today to attend the 2024 i2I Innovation Pitch Competition!

ABOUT THE EVENT

Witness the culmination of hard work as five exceptional graduating students from the award-winning i2I program present their groundbreaking pitches. Our esteemed judges include philanthropist investors, intellectual property experts and successful serial entrepreneurs. These contestants will compete for substantial cash prizes!

• Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pacific Time
• Location: Segal Graduate School of Business, Vancouver
• Inquiries: i2I@sfu.ca
• Event website: i2I Venture Pitch Competition
  

ABOUT THE INVENTION TO INNOVATION (I2I) PROGRAM

The Invention to Innovation (i2I) program has transformed five cohorts, propelling PhD candidates, post-doctoral fellows, and researchers into scientist-entrepreneurship. This unique initiative champions innovation within industries encourages translational scientists and mobilizes knowledge for societal impact. In a world where science-based ventures are fraught with high uncertainties, formidable costs, intricate challenges and protracted timelines, i2I offers a tailored solution.

The i2I skills training is an opportunity for aspiring scientists and technology entrepreneurs across Canada. In partnership with Mitacs, this program will host six cohorts, including one in French. This skills training transformation of i2I has already earned international acclaim, and it was featured in the annual "Innovations That Inspire" by AACSB International (AACSB), the world's largest business education network.

Join us in shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Canada! For inquiries, please email us at i2i@sfu.ca.