

Startup Ecosystem Canada York University Student Club Launch: STEM x Entrepreneurship Panel
Startup Ecosystem Canada is launching its York University Student Club, part of a national initiative bringing the Canadian startup ecosystem directly onto campuses across the country.
To celebrate the York launch, the student team will host a panel discussion on Entrepreneurship in STEM, focused on the path from scientist to startup founder.
Featured Panelists include:
Donghoon Lee, CEO & Co-Founder, Omphalos Lifesciences
Mobeen Lailani, Manager, Technology and Venture Development, Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners
Dr. Nafiseh Nafissi, CTO, Mediphage Bioceuticals & Professor, University of Waterloo
Anita Stanga, AstraZeneca & Regional Director, Healthcare Businesswoman's Association
The conversation will explore:
The journey from Scientist to Founder
How scientific research translates into real-world companies
Navigating commercialization and product development
Securing R&D and innovation funding
Following the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in audience Q&A and networking with speakers and fellow students.
Join us to celebrate the launch of the Startup Ecosystem Canada York University Student Club and connect with the next generation of builders shaping Canada’s innovation future.
Startup Ecosystem Canada University Clubs are designed to connect students with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders — giving the next generation of innovators access to the people, insights, and opportunities that power Canada’s startup landscape.
Active clubs are already established at the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, York University, and the University of British Columbia, with new campuses joining across Canada.
To learn more, visit: https://www.startupecosystem.ca/national-university-clubs/