From his successful career with IRAP, the Industrial Research Assistance Program of the National Research Council Canada, and his related experience with similar not-for-profit Medical and Assistive Technologies organizations, Dan brings an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the commercialization environment of the "MAT" sector.
This includes the academic to industry liaison process, the challenges and requirements of start-up and early stage companies, and the need to further develop, communicate and collaborate with the network of entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, private and public financiers, government agencies, consultants, brokers and mentors required to facilitate, support and develop an enhanced Small and Medium Size Enterprise (SME) base, which will lead to more export-ready products and companies.
Dan holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, from the University of Toronto and a Master's of Applied Science - Management of Technology and Innovation, from the University of Waterloo and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.