Innovation Impact Workshops

• Format: Workshop
• Time: 2–3 hours
• Stage: Developing an Idea, Active Research, Finishing a Project
• Pathway: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialization

Why this

Through practical exercises and examples of scientific entrepreneurship, participants are introduced to entrepreneurial thinking as a tool for research translation, career development, and opportunity identification. The workshops create a structured space for reflection, discussion, and early-stage exploration of how research can connect to broader societal, industry, or venture contexts. 

Relevance for impact

This service supports researchers in identifying how their work may generate value outside academic channels, including through applied use, industry relevance, innovation, or venture development. It helps participants begin translating research ideas into possible real-world applications by building foundational skills in opportunity identification and entrepreneurial impact thinking.

Who it's for

Faculty members, postdocs, graduate students, and researchers who

• Want to explore the broader impact potential of their research
• Are curious about innovation, entrepreneurship, or industry pathways
• Want structured space to reflect on future applications of their work
• Are considering academic, industry, nonprofit, or startup career directions

Workshops can also be adapted for specific departments, research groups, or student cohorts.

What you’ll learn / outcomes

• Explore how entrepreneurial thinking connects to research and career development
• Learn foundational approaches to opportunity identification
• Reflect on how their research may generate broader societal or practical impact
• Gain confidence in thinking about research beyond traditional academic pathways
• Leave with practical tools for visualizing and communicating the potential applications of their work

Format

• 2-3hour workshop
• In person at V1 Studio or hosted within departments or research groups
• Group size: 10-30 participants
• On-demand scheduling

What to bring

• Nothing to bring beyond curiosity and a readiness to participate

Materials provided

• Slide decks
• Worksheets
• Handouts
• Impact workshop website

Service provider

V1 Studio is a Montreal-based nonprofit organization on a mission to give researchers and graduate students in Canada a touchpoint with entrepreneurship. We empower researchers through hands-on training, professional development, and access to funding to nurture their entrepreneurial drive and support their endeavours for impact.