Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem

University of Alberta Technology Transfer Services
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“Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem” is a podcast series designed to introduce University of Alberta researchers and prospective startup founders to perspectives, resources, and funding sources that can help with research translation and commercialization.

Episodes

  1. Apr 9

    Episode 9: Lab2Market Validate

    Lab2Market Program Manager Emille Martinazzo Rodrigues provides insights on applying to the Lab2Market Validate program, a funding and training opportunity to help students and researchers explore market and customer possibilities for their early stage innovations. Lab2Market Website LinkedIn martinaz@ualberta.ca

    10 min

  2. 2025-12-12

    Episode 8: Legalese

    Edmonton lawyer Craig Sherburne shares his thoughts on a number of legal and business issues and challenges faced by high tech startup founders. http://ckslegal.com/

    23 min

  3. 2025-09-25

    Episode 7: Technology Transfer Services

    Get to know the Technology Transfer Services team: Robert, Paul and Quang talk with Joanna about the art and science of technology commercialization. For University of Alberta researchers who are just starting to consider commercialization, we provide an overview of our backgrounds and the tech transfer process. Please reach out to us directly to discuss the commercialization possibilities for your innovation.  Tech Transfer Services website Commercialization Quick Guide tts@ualberta.ca

    32 min

  4. 2025-09-05

    Episode 6: Startup TNT - Angel Investing Done Differently

    Startup TNT is the number one pre-seed investor in Canada.  Listen as co-founder and director Zack Storms shares how to have fun, make friends, and build companies through StartupTNT’s community based angel investment forum. startuptnt.com zack@startuptnt.com

    16 min

  5. 2025-08-14

    Episode 5: Entrepreneur Strength Training

    Join us for a conversation with Ken Bautista, Vice President, Venture & Community at Edmonton Unlimited and founding partner of Flightpath Ventures, as he shares his advice for researchers looking to become entrepreneurs and discusses some of the challenges they might face. Ken also talks about Edmonton Unlimited, the resources and supports they provide as well how it fits into the Edmonton Regional Innovation Ecosystem. https://edmontonunlimited.com/ https://kenbautista.com/

    35 min

  6. 2025-06-19

    Episode 3: Shaping Innovation Culture

    Join us for a conversation with Darren Fast, Associate Vice-President (Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships) at the University of Alberta, as he discusses ways in which the University works with the broader ecosystem to develop a culture of innovation and discovery and to help foster new spinoffs and startups. Topics include the student-focused Lab2Market program and UofA involvement with the Regional Entrepreneurship Accelerations Program. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/research-innovation/index.html

    22 min

  7. 2025-05-29

    Episode 2: Get Ready for IRAP - a Conversation with Client Engagement Advisor Ron Matheson

    Join us for a conversation with Ron Matheson, Client Engagement Advisor with the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), as he discusses the IRAP Model, supports and partners in the innovation ecosystem, and how to be investment ready. Email: Ronald.Matheson@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation Phone: 1-877-994-4727

    17 min

  8. 2025-04-26

    Episode 1: A Conversation with Sunil Rajput from Alberta Innovates

    Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sunil Rajput, Director of Research in Health at Alberta Innovates, as he shares his perspectives, tips and tricks on how to approach translational and non-dilutive funding.  Twitter:  @Dr_SunilRajput LinkedIn: @sunilrajput2 https://albertainnovates.ca/ Twitter: @ABInnovates LinkedIn:@Alberta-Innovates Facebook:@AlbertaInnovates

    24 min
  • 8 Episodes

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“Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem” is a podcast series designed to introduce University of Alberta researchers and prospective startup founders to perspectives, resources, and funding sources that can help with research translation and commercialization.

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