Free preparatory workshops for applicants of the 2025 McGill CLIC
The McGill Clinical Innovation Competition (CLIC) aims to inspire members of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences community to conceive and develop promising ideas that will have a direct and positive impact on Canadian and/or global healthcare.
To support CLIC applicants and help elevate the quality of their proposals, we have partnered with Smart & Biggar, District 3 and CLEIO to offer a series of five preparatory workshops that will focus on the fundamentals of preparing a business plan and explain intellectual property and regulatory affairs aspects.
Facilitated by leading experts, these workshops will provide participants with the tools and knowledge to enhance the commercial viability of their plan.
The 90-minute lunchtime workshops will take place online every Friday from January 31 to February 28 2025 starting at noon. Please visit the website for more information on the workshops and facilitators.
Friday, January 31, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Developing a Business Model (Part 1)
This workshop is geared towards teams that have little or no experience in addressing the business elements required in a successful commercialization plan for a scientific innovation. Participants will be provided with the tools and know-how to address the business elements contained within their proposal and enhance the commercial viability of their plan.
Friday, February 7, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Developing a Business Model (Part 2)
This workshop is geared towards teams that have no, or very little, experience in addressing the business elements required in a successful commercialization plan for a scientific innovation. Participants will be provided with the tools and know-how to address the business elements contained within their proposal and enhance the commercial viability of their plan.
Friday, February 14, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
This workshop will discuss the different types of Intellectual Property available, with a focus on patents. Participants will learn the patent process, applicable terminology and patent strategy considerations for a start-up. Protection for IP involving artificial intelligence and the basics of patent searching will also be discussed.
Friday, February 21, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Engineering Design and Documentation
This presentation will give CLIC participants insights into innovating under regulatory environments. Our expert Ismail Chaaraoui will cover the possible product classifications within different territories, regulations around digital medical devices and a general overview of a typical medical device development process.
Friday, February 28, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
CLIC Proposal Q&A Session
This is your opportunity to engage with the workshop facilitators and ask them questions specific to your application.
To learn more about eligibility, the timeline and criteria of the McGill Clinical Innovation Competition, “CLIC” here.
The deadline to submit is March 17, 2025.