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The 荔枝视频 is at the forefront of building this city鈥檚 innovation ecosystem, and 荔枝视频 Innovation Week, Nov. 22 to 28, celebrates the advancements and achievements that have put us there.

U荔枝视频 is hosting several virtual events as part of 荔枝视频 Innovation Week and is the Liftoff sponsor of Startup 荔枝视频鈥檚 Launch Party on Nov. 23, which will recognize some of 荔枝视频鈥檚 brightest early stage startups and founders for their achievements. 

U荔枝视频 has made strides in each step of the entrepreneurial process, from training future-ready students, to the commercialization of cutting-edge research 鈥� all the way to raising startup funds for research-based businesses.

鈥淚t鈥檚 an exciting time to be part of the growing innovation sector in 荔枝视频. In addition to supporting the growth of U荔枝视频 social ventures and startups, U荔枝视频 is also laser-focused on fostering entrepreneurial skillsets in our programs to create the robust talent pipeline that the local economy so desperately needs.鈥� says Keri Damen, executive director of the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.

鈥淲e want students and grads from all faculties to be taking advantage of the opportunities in the local innovation economy to accelerate their careers. The university is proud to be contributing to the incredible momentum in 荔枝视频 as a driver of startup-creation and cultivator of talent and enthusiasm.鈥�  

Register now for Innovation Week

Whether you鈥檙e an aspiring entrepreneur, you have an interest in the latest research in health technologies, or you are wondering how you can incorporate entrepreneurial thinking in your career, there鈥檚 a session for you. 

Nov. 23

• Launchpad Live 

This public speaker series is open to anyone looking to build their entrepreneurial thinking skills.鈥疉t 6 p.m. learn how to build a prototype and a minimum viable product in a lean startup.

From 6 to 9 p.m., learn more about some of 荔枝视频鈥檚 brightest early stage startups and founders during this annual launch party event. U荔枝视频 is the Liftoff sponsor for this event.

Nov. 24

At noon, join Innovate 荔枝视频鈥檚 IMPACT team as they explore the path to market approval for health technologies, focusing on clinical evidence collection and regulatory compliance.

Nov. 25鈥� 

• REHAB i2c Pitch Competition

At 6 p.m., watch the top eight startups from the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking鈥檚 REHAB i2c program pitch for a grand prize of $100,000 toward commercializing their ideas.鈥�

Nov. 26

Join Innovate 荔枝视频 at noon for this webinar on learning everything you need to know and consider before heading to market and make an impact.

Looking back, looking ahead

Damen says this past year has offered several highlights for U荔枝视频鈥檚 innovation ecosystem:

• U荔枝视频 was ranked the for 2020 by the Association of University Technology Managers;
• The Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking launched an innovative national work-integrated learning program called , which has placed more than 800 students in innovation placements across Canada;  
• UCeed funds are creating jobs and diversifying Alberta鈥檚 economy; and
• Construction continued on the new Hunter Student Commons building as part of the MacKimmie Complex redevelopment, which, Damen says, will include a community co-working and event space designed for innovators on campus.