As the Education Manager for the Elevate IP Program, Cameron will increase accessibility, awareness, and support for intellectual property (IP) protection across Alberta. He works collaboratively with entrepreneur support organizations and nation-wide stakeholders to craft a comprehensive IP Education framework. Cameron develops educational content, programs, and resources to increase awareness, understanding, and strategic use of IP among founders, startups, and ecosystem stakeholders; empowers underrepresented groups by offering culturally relevant IP support to foster equitable accessibility and inclusivity; and elevates Alberta startups through enhanced IP support tailored to individual needs to enable rapid scaling and sustainable growth.
Expertise and background:
- Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry (Honours), University of Ottawa
- Venture Manager, Innovate Calgary – ElevateIP Alberta
- Program Manager for Digital Health, Plug and Play Tech Centre
- Subcommittee Member, Experts on Demand Program, Edmonton Regional Innovation Network (ERIN)
- Co-Founder and Director, Hubble Incubator
- Technology Advancement Manager, Kinsman Scientific Management
- Co-Founder and Co-Director, DiscoveryLab
- Researcher, Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta