Innovation and Commercialization Office

Our goal is to actively grow the culture of innovation and commercialization in the Cumming School of Medicine.

Who We Support & How

We support a wide range of innovators affiliated with the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM), including: Faculty, Students & Staff. Whether you're exploring an early-stage idea or advancing a validated innovation, we can help you navigate the complex pathway of commercialization.

Grants & Awards

Upcoming 15K CAD Proof and Propel Grant & 1K CAD Commercialization Awards will celebrate and fund CSM commercialization efforts!

Stay Inspired & Informed

Subscribe to our CSM Innovation Newsletter for key dates, opportunities, and real stories of success within our medical innovation community.

Resource Navigation

Access to our database of commercialization ecosystem resources curated for health science research: including accelerators, mentors, IP support, clinical collaborators, and funding programs.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Access to our calendar commercialization deadlines and events curated for health science research: including accelerators, mentors, IP support, clinical collaborators, and funding programs.

Get Tailored Support

Tell us a little about your commercialization interests to help us offer you precision support, from targeted introductions to VC firms and industry partners, to matchmaking with translational funding opportunities.

Dr. Aaron Phillips, PhD

Dr. Aaron Phillips, PhD - Associate Dean of Commercialization

Associate Dean, Commercialization

Elsa Reisenhofer, MBT

Elsa Reisenhofer, MBT

Commercialization Ecosystem Lead