McGill professors and grad students, bring your mug and chat with one of McGill Engine’s Technological Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (TechEiRs) and other members of the Engine team.


Teams working on health-related research come meet the InnovSanté team and learn more about the new program! Teams can drop in to chat with the McGill TTMs (Technology Transfer Manager). No matter what stage of technological innovation you are at, this casual drop-in is a great way to get your questions answered.

You are invited to the McGill Engine Open House which is taking place on September 17, 2026.
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10:30am - 12:00pm |

UPDATE: Speaker change - with the departure of Professor Astvanash, we have secured Professor Katrin Tinn for this event.
The next application window of the MIF will open on September 25, 2026. This in-person session aims to explain the MIF program to potential applicants, and to provide an overview of the application process. Current MIF teams will also be on hand to offer their experiences in the program.
The next application window of the MIF will open on September 25, 2026. This in-person session aims to explain the MIF program to potential applicants, and to provide an overview of the application process. There will be additional focus on Cleantech. Current MIF teams will also be on hand to offer their experiences in the program.
The next application window of the MIF will open on September 25, 2026. This virtual session aims to explain the MIF program to potential applicants, and to provide an overview of the application process. Current MIF teams will also be on hand to offer their experiences in the program.

Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy is another key step in the startup journey. You may have created a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and you might already have that essential first customer, but what about reaching the customers who do not know you yet? Where do you find them, and how can they find you? Getting this right can spell the difference between disaster and delight. The MIF has convened two three experts to speak on this topic:

Back for a 2nd year! Details to follow...

One word that comes up a lot in conversations with entrepreneurs is pivot. This refers to the common scenario where a major adjustment to the original plan needs to be made, and often very quickly. Generally these events are impossible to plan for, and typically fraught with risk. But are there ways to smooth the transition to new business models? Are there clear signposts that indicate a pivot needs to be made? And how can you be sure you have pivoted enough?