University of Alberta Technology Transfer Services
Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem
“Thin Ice - An Innovator’s Guide to the Ecosystem” is a podcast series designed to introduce University of Alberta researchers and prospective startup founders to perspectives, resources, and funding sources that can help with research translation and commercialization.
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University of Alberta Technology Transfer Services
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Apr 9, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 9: Lab2Market Validate 09.04.2026 10:20
Lab2Market Program Manager Emille Martinazzo Rodrigues provides insights on applying to the Lab2Market Validate program, a funding and training opportunity to help students and researchers explore market and customer possibilities for their early stage innovations. Lab2Market Website LinkedIn martinaz@ualberta.ca
Episode 8: Legalese 12.12.2025 22:51
Edmonton lawyer Craig Sherburne shares his thoughts on a number of legal and business issues and challenges faced by high tech startup founders. http://ckslegal.com/
Episode 7: Technology Transfer Services 25.09.2025 31:48
Get to know the Technology Transfer Services team: Robert, Paul and Quang talk with Joanna about the art and science of technology commercialization. For University of Alberta researchers who are just starting to consider commercialization, we provide an overview of our backgrounds and the tech transfer process. Please reach out to us directly to discuss the commercialization possibilities for you...
Episode 6: Startup TNT - Angel Investing Done Differently 05.09.2025 16:04
Startup TNT is the number one pre-seed investor in Canada. Listen as co-founder and director Zack Storms shares how to have fun, make friends, and build companies through StartupTNT’s community based angel investment forum. startuptnt.com zack@startuptnt.com
Episode 5: Entrepreneur Strength Training 14.08.2025 35:09
Join us for a conversation with Ken Bautista, Vice President, Venture & Community at Edmonton Unlimited and founding partner of Flightpath Ventures, as he shares his advice for researchers looking to become entrepreneurs and discusses some of the challenges they might face. Ken also talks about Edmonton Unlimited, the resources and supports they provide as well how it fits into the Edmonton Re...
Episode 3: Shaping Innovation Culture 19.06.2025 22:11
Join us for a conversation with Darren Fast, Associate Vice-President (Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships) at the University of Alberta, as he discusses ways in which the University works with the broader ecosystem to develop a culture of innovation and discovery and to help foster new spinoffs and startups. Topics include the student-focused Lab2Market program and UofA involvem...
Episode 2: Get Ready for IRAP - a Conversation with Client Engagement Advisor Ron Matheson 29.05.2025 16:55
Join us for a conversation with Ron Matheson, Client Engagement Advisor with the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), as he discusses the IRAP Model, supports and partners in the innovation ecosystem, and how to be investment ready. Email: Ronald. Matheson@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation Phone: 1-877-994-4727
Episode 1: A Conversation with Sunil Rajput from Alberta Innovates 26.04.2025 23:42
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sunil Rajput, Director of Research in Health at Alberta Innovates, as he shares his perspectives, tips and tricks on how to approach translational and non-dilutive funding. Twitter: @Dr_SunilRajput LinkedIn: @sunilrajput2 https://albertainnovates.ca/ Twitter: @ABInnovates LinkedIn:@Alberta-Innovates Facebook:@AlbertaInnovates
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