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We will start the series with an introduction to entrepreneurship support resources available to graduate students on the UW campus and in the Region of Waterloo. You will learn more about on-campus program called CONCEPT from our guest speaker, Carly. You will hear the story behind the creation of Mirexus Biotechnology Inc., and finally, you will learn some basic concepts of entrepreneurial business analysis from Oleg Stukalov.

Friday, June 12, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WIN Intellectual Property Series: Copyright and Software

Did you know that software code is protected by Copyright?

Have you paid someone to write code for you?

If so did you ask them to waive their Moral rights to the code?

Come to the Copyright talk and learn about the different forms of Copyright protection, how to use it to commercialize your technology, and how it may affect you and your software.

This workshop is being delivered via WebEx. If you do not already have the WebEx app or browser installed, you will be prompted to do so to join the meeting.

Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

The Post-COVID-19 Reboot - Rebooting with Research: Our virtual future

This third and final research-focused webinar considers what our virtual future may look like. We will need to improve productivity with better design and automation, make telecommuting more effective and apply to more job roles, learn new ways of managing a dispersed workforce, all while ensuring we remain connected to and engaged with colleagues, employers, families, and friends.

Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WIN Intellectual Property Series: Trademarks

Did you know that the top five most valuable brands in the world in 2018 are all technology companies?

According to Forbes the most valuable brand in the world in 2018 was Apple (#1) with an estimated value of nearly $183 Billion dollars. By comparison, Coca-Cola's (#6) brand value in 2018 was over $57 Billion.

Come to the Trademark presentation and learn how to use this form of Intellectual Property (IP) protection to build the brand value of your technology or Start-Up.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WIN Intellectual Property Series: Commercialization Panel Discussion

You’ve got your research, now what?

What are some of the on-campus resources or connections to help you take your research, product, technology or idea to the next stage?  Come listen to a few of WatCo’s clients to will share their experiences from research to market 

Panel Discussion 

Eric Luvisotto and a panel of Watco clients

Thursday, August 13, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Engineering Our Way Through a Pandemic: How Waterloo Engineers are Finding Solutions

In a worldwide race to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, Waterloo Engineering professors and alumni are working on engineering a variety of unique solutions. Join us for this virtual webinar to learn about vaccine development and the complexities involved, portable and rapid diagnostic testing, and innovative ways of using imaging for screening and diagnosis.

Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Waterloo Virtual Fair

Stylized image reading: Join us for the Waterloo Virtual Fair, Saturday, October 3edOn Saturday, October 3 from 8 am - 4 pm, prospective students from across Canada will have the opportunity to learn more about everything Waterloo has to offer. Representatives from our six faculties, four University Colleges, and many areas of student support services will be on hand to answer questions and share their experiences.

Thursday, October 29, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Converting Crisis to Opportunity

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ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES
Converting Crisis to Opportunity

"Never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before." -Rahm Emanuel

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Undergraduate Admissions Webinar Series: Chemical & Nanotechnology Engineering

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Future undergraduate engineering students are invited to join us for a special webinar for students interested in Chemical or Nanotechnology Engineering. You will hear directly from current students, alumni, and professors to learn more about these programs, career opportunities, and the ways chemical and nanotechnology engineers are helping to solve the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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