Education

EVENTS

The MaRS Venture Group organizes specialized events that encourage collaborative education and networking in a way that addresses the varied needs of researchers, entrepreneurs and investors. These include:

  • Best Practices Series: Informative workshops on key topics for technology and life-sciences entrepreneurs; delivered by industry specialists.
  • Emerging Technologies Series: Expert perspectives on recent science and technology research of importance to the corporate and investment communities. The series features cross-functional presentations delivered by technology and market experts.
  • Entrepreneurship 101 and BioEntrepreneurship Series: Enlightening lectures on key topics related to starting up a successful business; aimed at technology and life-sciences researchers.
  • Global Leadership Series: Expert perspectives on the latest leadership strategies and global trends of interest to the corporate and investment community, delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts.
  • Peer-to-Peer Series: Engaging seminars designed to allow a small group of executives to network in an informal learning environment. These events showcase industry leaders and stories behind the technological advances and companies shaping the innovation economy.

ONLINE RESOURCES

MaRS also offers extensive online resources through the MaRS Portal including:
  • MaRS Blog: Timely and informative posts explore topics in innovation, sci/tech and trends in social innovation. You’ll also find links to useful articles and online resources in categories such as: Emerging Science and Technology; Entrepreneurship and Business; Innovation – Policy and Community; Canada and the World.
  • Articles about the important aspects of commercialization and growing a company.
  • MaRS Recommended Reads: A list of the must-reads and multimedia sources that are driving the innovation economy. Also known as "MaRS Picks".
  • Comprehensive listings of local, regional and global events of interest to the MaRS community.


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MaRS PICKS

gagglescape
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The Innovator's Solution
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