/innovation/taxonomy/term/45/all en /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-27-sales-non-salespeople-372237 <p>The very nature of entrepreneurship means that company founders will often have to do a little bit of everything: product development, financial planning, human resources, and yes - sales.</p> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:42:01 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74772 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-26-team-building-startups-372226 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:51:48 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74771 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/cooperathon-2026-information-session-371583 Unleash your skills! <p>Join us to learn more about <strong>Coop茅rathon 2026</strong>, Canada鈥檚 largest open innovation competition powered by Desjardins.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:23 +0000 mariesandra.kibisu@mcgill.ca 74747 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/fourth-edition-mif-puts-spotlight-life-science-362593 <p><em>Record number of applications submitted with final selections all clustered in medical therapies and diagnostics</em></p> <p>Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at 海角社区, as shown by a record-breaking 31 applications to the 海角社区 Innovation Fund (MIF) this year. Since its inception in 2020, the MIF has been a catalyst for cutting-edge innovation, and this year鈥檚 cohort marks the most competitive pool of candidates yet. The seven selected teams are all in the area of life science working to deliver groundbreaking technologies and solutions to global challenges.</p> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:34:20 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74674 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-16-making-killer-pitch-sticks-357223 <p>One of the fundamental activities of the entrepreneurial journey is the business pitch. But often academics struggle at condensing years of research into a succinct version that is capable of convincing investors.</p> Mon, 06 May 2024 13:53:38 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74161 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-student-internship-info-session-346433 <p>Interested in contributing to the success of very early-stage companies? Want to learn new skills while helping to grow the operations of a fledgling company? Then join the 海角社区 Innovation Fund (MIF) Student Internship program!</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:47:12 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 64173 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mcgill-innovation-fund-launch-and-panel-discussion-331549 <p>Have you ever thought聽that Canadian universities can and should do more to support innovation?</p> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:37:38 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 678 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-student-internship-info-session-355846 <p>Interested in contributing to the success of very early-stage companies? Want to learn new skills while helping to grow the operations of a fledgling company? Then join the 海角社区 Innovation Fund (MIF) Student Internship program!</p> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:05:12 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74012 at /innovation