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Navigating Uncertainty; Targeting Sustainability
Wednesday, November 16 • 8:30am - 9:50am
315: Empowering Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Clean Energy Technology / 315: Renforcer l’esprit d’entreprise et l’innovation dans les technologies de l’énergie propre

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Empowering Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Clean Energy Technology
Renforcer l’esprit d’entreprise et l’innovation dans les technologies de l’énergie propre

Panel Organized by: NRC-IRAP

Moving to a net zero economy is a priority for Canada and federal support has been a key component in helping SMEs overcome the challenges they face to contribute innovative sustainable solutions to this end. The National Research Council of Canada, Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) has long been an integral part of Canada’s clean tech innovation ecosystem. This panel will provide an overview of NRC IRAP and hear from SMEs who have leveraged IRAP to bolster their R&D and grow their business, resulting in clean tech solutions for industry.

Moderators
avatar for Jeanette Jackson

Jeanette Jackson

CEO, Foresight Canada
Jeanette is an experienced CEO and entrepreneur with broad experience in strategy, innovation, business development, marketing, and operations. As the CEO of Foresight, Jeanette has led rapid growth, transforming a regional organization into Canada’s largest cleantech accelerator... Read More →

Speakers
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Stefan Walter

Director of Geoscience, Summit Nanotech
Professional geologist with 16 years of diverse experience in technical management and resource characterization of unconventional and disposal prospects including source rocks, carbonates, and lithium brine plays. Developed regulatory tools to address emerging trends in the energy... Read More →
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David Lisk

Vice President, IRAP
English:David Lisk is currently the Vice-President of the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). David is a seasoned Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professional with 35 years of industry experience. Prior to IRAP, David... Read More →
avatar for Devesh Bharadwaj

Devesh Bharadwaj

CEO, Pani Energy
Devesh Bharadwaj is an entrepreneur, engineer, and the CEO of Pani Energy – a water-focused technology company based in Western Canada.Pani offers a cloud-based SaaS platform using AI and digital twins to optimize processes and workflows at water treatment facilities, helping to... Read More →


Wednesday November 16, 2022 8:30am - 9:50am EST
Les Saisons - Westin Ottawa Hotel