/channels/taxonomy/term/26467/all en /channels/channels/event/mif-bmc-clinic-2-360767 <p>Join our Business Model Canvas Clinic to refine your ideas and create a winning business plan with expert guidance and support. Turn your vision into a roadmap for success!</p> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:08:06 +0000 webfull 203900 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-17-what-many-founders-forget-hidden-risks-skipping-insurance-and-hr-360670 <p>Launching a startup requires many elements to come together: a team, a business plan, customers but fail to consider safeguarding their venture with insurance and HR tools.</p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:13:07 +0000 webfull 203798 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-graduate-info-session-360658 <p>Attention graduate and post-doctoral students! Did you know that the McGill Innovation Fund (MIF) is the largest entrepreneurial competition at McGill? And did you know it can be a springboard into a career as a startup founder?</p> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:48:18 +0000 webfull 203785 at /channels /channels/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 13:53:39 +0000 webfull 199934 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-15-finding-dilutive-funding-356174 <p>Before finding customers, many startup and spinoff businesses need to find funding.</p> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:55:49 +0000 webfull 198643 at /channels /channels/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 McGill Innovation Fund (MIF) Student Internship program!</p> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:05:13 +0000 webfull 198278 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-14-finding-non-dilutive-funding-355347 <p>In the early days of a spinoff or start-up business, <strong>securing </strong>adequate funding is critical. But in many cases, founders have to give up some ownership of their company to investors.</p> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:27:10 +0000 webfull 197768 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-bmc-clinic-2-351118 <p>Join our Business Model Canvas Clinic to refine your ideas and create a winning business plan with expert guidance and support. Turn your vision into a roadmap for success!</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:21:15 +0000 webfull 192927 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-bmc-clinic-1-351088 <p>Join our Business Model Canvas Clinic to refine your ideas and create a winning business plan with expert guidance and support. Turn your vision into a roadmap for success!</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:35:21 +0000 webfull 192892 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-info-session-2-351087 <p>Are you interested in applying to the MIF? Join us to learn about the application process and get all your questions answered in our informative (virtual) information session!</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:31:52 +0000 webfull 192891 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-info-session-1-351086 <p>Are you interested in applying to the MIF? Join us to learn about the application process and get all your questions answered in our informative (virtual) information session!</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:29:24 +0000 webfull 192890 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-13-project-storytelling-349179 <p>One challenge for researchers who take the entrepreneurial path is presenting their ideas to non-technical audiences - especially investors. How much detail to inlcude? what about data? and what is the ideal length of time?</p> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:54:10 +0000 webfull 190647 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-12-researcher-entrepreneur-349178 <p>The road from researcher to entrepreneur can be filled with roadblocks and pitfalls, but it can also be filled with rewarding successes. But how to know when the timing is right to take the plunge? And what to expect when you do?</p> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:50:59 +0000 webfull 190646 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-11-branding-communication-349177 <p><em>UPDATE: This meeting will be held online, not in-person.</em></p> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:55:50 +0000 webfull 190645 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-10-fine-art-networking-347838 <p>Networking is more than just another word for socializing - for entrepreneurs in particular, it is a vital skill. Join us for this panel discussion that features seasoned pros at this ancient art.</p> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:55:44 +0000 webfull 189071 at /channels