Building Mindset and Partnerships for Innovation in Canada: Business Strategy Internships with the Cansbridge Fellowship

This project enables interns to enable Market Innovation in Canada, related to their field of study or industry of interest. This will contribute significantly to the Cansbridge Fellowship’s mission of empowering entrepreneurially-minded students and promoting innovation in Canada. Under the guidance of the academic supervisor, the intern will focus on identifying innovative organizations for potential strategic partnerships with Canada. The intern’s multidisciplinary market research project will explore diverse technological and business opportunities, with a primary goal of aligning these opportunities with Canadian policy objectives and commercial needs. The academic supervisor will provide valuable insights into strategy and strategic partnerships, while the Cansbridge Fellowship, as a key partner organization, will offer mentorship and access to an extensive professional network. This collaborative program aims not only to equip interns with a wealth of knowledge but also to advance the partner organization’s mission of fostering collaboration and attracting forward-thinking Canadian youth. The outcomes of the market research will be made accessible to all interested stakeholders, ensuring that the research contributes to Canada’s broader innovation goals and strategic partnerships.

Faculty Supervisor:

Tony Briggs;Thumeera Wanasinghe;Frank Kschischang;Nadine de Gannes;Stacey Ritz

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Partner:

Cansbridge Fellowship

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education; Other services (except public administration)

University:

McMaster University; Memorial University of Newfoundland; The University of Western Ontario; University of Alberta; University of Toronto

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