From breakthrough research to real-world impact: discover how to match deep-tech innovations with the right markets.
TechEx.in and the CoE for Clean Energy and Green Hydrogen at Venture Center are pleased to announce the 20th Talk of the NCL Innovations Seminar Series on “Technology–Market Matching for Deep Tech Innovation” by Prof. Elicia Maine, Simon Fraser University, Canada.
Deep-tech inventions often face challenges in moving from the laboratory to commercial success because their market applications are unclear. This session will explore research-backed strategies for technology–market matching, helping researchers identify promising applications, prioritize opportunities, and take their technologies closer to commercialisation.
What Will You Learn?
- Why deep-tech inventions can struggle to move from research to commercial success.
- How technology–market matching can help identify promising applications.
- Research-backed strategies for prioritizing market opportunities.
- How researchers can move their technologies closer to commercialisation.
Who Should Attend?
The session will be useful for deep-tech startups, researchers, PhD scholars, postdoctoral researchers, academics, and others interested in deep-tech innovation and technology commercialisation.
It is particularly relevant to academic scientists who wish to commercialise their research and/or conduct technology management research.
About the Speaker
Prof. Elicia Maine
W. J. VanDusen Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University
Associate Vice-President, Innovation, Simon Fraser University, Canada
Prof. Maine is the founder and Director of Canada’s award-winning Invention to Innovation (i2I) program, which trains PhD scientists and engineers to commercialise deep-tech university research.
Session Details
Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Lecture Theatre, 900 NIP, Venture Center, Pune
Mode: Hybrid — in-person attendance and online participation via Zoom
How to Register
Interested participants can register through the link below.
For More Details Please Contact:
Mugdha Lele | mugdha@venturecenter.co.in | +91-7410045652