eCampusOntario understands the importance of an educated workforce, innovation, time to market and stable funding partnerships to business and organization success. Discover how the Ontario Collaborative Innovation Platform (OCIP) can help your business access academic expertise, solve real-world challenges, and accelerate innovation. Join eCampusOntario’s Matt Parreira in this interactive session to explore how partnerships with higher education institutions can unlock opportunities for growth and success.

What you’ll learn:

• How to collaborate with academic researchers to tackle complex business challenges.
• Strategies for leveraging OCIP resources to drive innovation and market success.
• Real-world examples of businesses thriving through academic partnerships.
• Practical steps to access funding opportunities and maximize tax credits.

Who should attend

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or part of an organization seeking fresh solutions, this session will provide the tools and insights you need to transform everyday problems into actionable innovation.

Accessibility

This event will be held virtually via Zoom with closed captioning available. For additional accommodations, please contact info@innovationfactory.ca.

Meet the speaker

Matt Parreira, Senior Strategist, Partnerships at eCampusOntario
With a deep understanding of academia-industry collaboration, Matt leads initiatives that connect businesses with academic talent through OCIP. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between research and industry to drive impactful solutions. Passionate about making innovation accessible, Matt empowers organizations to harness the potential of collaborative partnerships for sustainable growth.