Bridging Research and Industry with WORLDiscoveries®

This session is offered as part of the Own Your Future program's Career Engagement curriculum.

WORLDiscoveries® is the business development arm of London's extensive research network and the bridge between local invention and global industry. Born out of a partnership between Western University, Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute (collectively known as the Partners), WORLDiscoveries draws upon a mix of industry connections, sector-specific market knowledge and business development expertise to help all researchers from all faculties and local inventors commercialize their discoveries through licensing and new company spin-offs.

Join us for a session led by Dr. Tristan Harrison, Business Development Manager at WORLDiscoveries, as he discusses bridging your research ideas with industry to drive commercial success. After attending this lecture, you will gain a better understanding of:

• The technology transfer process at Western University.
• The experiential learning opportunities available to you in entrepreneurship, commercialization, and knowledge transfer