Explore every episode of the podcast Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem
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| Episode 11: Navigating Thin Ice: Helping Founders Cross the Commercialization Gap | 28 août 2026 | 00:22:07 | |
Joanna talks with Jonathan Butterworth about the services and resources available to UofA medical researchers and startup founders through ST Innovations and iSMART.
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| Episode 10: Where to Start for U of A Startup Founders | 02 juil. 2026 | 00:23:07 | |
| Episode 7: Technology Transfer Services | 25 sept. 2025 | 00:31:48 | |
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.
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| Episode 6: Startup TNT - Angel Investing Done Differently | 05 sept. 2025 | 00:16:04 | |
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.
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| Episode 5: Entrepreneur Strength Training | 14 août 2025 | 00:35:09 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 3: Shaping Innovation Culture | 19 juin 2025 | 00:22:11 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 2: Get Ready for IRAP - a Conversation with Client Engagement Advisor Ron Matheson | 29 mai 2025 | 00:16:55 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 1: A Conversation with Sunil Rajput from Alberta Innovates | 26 avr. 2025 | 00:23:42 | |
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 https://albertainnovates.ca/ | |||