Dear School of Computing,
You are cordially invited to join Queen’s Commercialization and Ventures for an information session. Faculty are encouraged to invite their graduate students for this professional development workshop. Light refreshments will be included.
When: December 9th, 2:30 – 3:30
Where: Dupuis Hall, Room 215
From Discovery to Impact: Commercializing Your Research
Summary: Could your research have impact beyond the university?
Join Queen’s Commercialization and Ventures to explore how your research could move from discovery toward the market. We’ll discuss intellectual property protection, industry partnerships, licensing, venture creation, and how our team can help you navigate the commercialization journey.
Bring your ideas. Bring your questions. Let’s explore what’s possible.
Open to faculty, postdocs and graduate students at all stages of the commercialization journey.
Presenter Bios:
Jessie Kubes
Dr. Kubes has more than 15 years of progressive experience building internal and external partnerships, securing funding for innovative engagement programs and leading top-performing teams. Prior to joining Queen’s, she held several roles at Innovate Calgary, the innovation technology transfer and business incubator at the University of Calgary. In these roles, Dr. Kubes worked closely with researchers, faculty, and students to help bridge the gap between discovery and creating economic and societal impact. As a Director, Investment Development (Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund) at Calgary Economic Development, she led a team to identify and curate opportunities in Calgary’s Ecosystem to invest in technology/sector hubs. These hubs create value by supporting startups and entrepreneurs through seed funds, fellowships, mentorships, and programming for trainees creating new innovative and highly qualified personnel and thus retaining, attracting and driving economic impact. Dr. Kubes holds a PhD in Inflammation and Cell Biology from the University of Calgary, and she is an alumna of Queen’s having earned an Executive MBA degree from the Smith School of Business.
With 15 years of progressive experience building internal and external partnerships, securing funding for innovative engagement programs and leading top-performing teams. Prior to joining Queen’s, she held several roles at Innovate Calgary, the innovation technology transfer and business incubator at the University of Calgary. In these roles, Dr. Kubes worked closely with researchers, faculty and students to help bridge the gap between discovery and creating economic and societal impact.
Mike Lacasse
Dr. Mike Lacasse is the Associate Director, Digital Innovation and AI at Queen's University, where he specializes in technology commercialization, research mobilization, and strategic partnerships that advance productivity and social impact. Prior to his current role, Mike held positions with Mitacs and Queen's University, where he cultivated collaborations among academic researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and innovation organizations.
Mike spent eight years as a researcher, applying a data-driven interdisciplinary approach to solving complex scientific and technical challenges. His scientific training provides a strong foundation for evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to translate research discoveries into real-world applications and societal impact. Mike earned a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. His work is guided by the belief that the greatest impact comes from connecting people, ideas, technology, and resources to create meaningful outcomes.