Whether you are starting up a new venture or a small or medium sized company looking to grow your sales and offerings, everyone can benefit from understanding what makes their company unique and how to protect those advantages – even those that are hiding in plain sight.
We invite you to network with our panel and your fellow entrepreneurs for this interactive workshop where we will explore questions like:
- How do I know if I have intellectual property (IP)?
- How can I keep track of my IP?
- Should I wait for my patent to be issued before launching my product?
- How can I monetize my IP to support further commercialization?
- What is my brand, and is it really reflected in my offerings?
- Can I ever be done with commercialization?
Bring a few of your own questions for this engaging workshop.
Agenda:
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Workshop
Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI)
SONAMI is a Niagara College-led network of post-secondary institutions, who, through their respective Research and Innovation Centres, collaborate with small- and medium-sized companies to tackle their manufacturing-related challenges. We conduct projects that provide innovative solutions, such as process optimization, designing and testing prototypes, evaluating new technologies, and developing and commercializing new or improved products. SONAMI leverages faculty, students, and state-of-the-market equipment, together with funding from the Federal Government, to support manufacturing in Canada. Fleming College is a SONAMI network member.
The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) is funded by FedDev Ontario, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON).
Fleming College (CAWT & CAMIIT)
The Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT) is an internationally recognized water research institute with advanced infrastructure designed to host a range of water and wastewater technology R&D projects. Featuring accredited laboratories and unique facilities, the CAWT can also assist industry partners with technology testing, verification, and certification.
The Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT) is a regional hub for R&D and engineering projects related to advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and mechatronics. CAMIIT’s Research Scientists, Engineers, and Technologists have the extensive industry experience needed, and top-notch equipment, to assist industry partners with developing their technologies and getting them to market.
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas is a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and scale their businesses. Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas helps entrepreneurs reach their business goals so that their local community, job market, and economy continues to grow.
Moderator:
Jennifer Anderson, Manager, Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT), Fleming College
Panel:
- Fereydoon Diba, Lead Research Scientist, Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT), Fleming Colleg
- Lena Wallwork, Industrial Technology Advisor, NRC-IRAP
- Marcelo Sarkis, Senior Patent Agent, Prima IP
- Jim Prendergast, Commercialization Specialist, SONAMI
Directions to the event:
Address: Innovation Cluster – Peterborough and the Kawarthas, 270 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9J 3H1
Room Location: VentureNorth Building (Ground Floor) Everest and Godwin rooms.
Parking: There is an entrance to the VentureNorth Building off of King Street, as well as off of the parking lot which you can access from Water street; please note that the parking in the lot is only for 2 hours (for visitors).
There is street parking and a parking garage located on King Street.
Directions to the Everest and Godwin Rooms:
- The elevator is accessible through the lobby
- The rooms are located on the Ground floor of the building (G Button) in the elevator.
- When exiting the elevator, the room is on the right and labelled as the Everest and Godwin rooms.
