NextGen CTO Program

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Overview

The NextGen CTO Program aims to develop the next generation of CTOs (Chief Technology/Technical Officers). CTOs are important executive-level positions especially in innovation-driven companies as they lead the technology department and oversee the development and innovation of new products and services. CTOs must understand the importance of intellectual property (IP) and how IP can be leveraged strategically to grow their businesses.

Participants will gain an understanding of various forms of IP and develop IP savviness that will give them a competitive advantage in their future careers, whether as a CTO at their own startup or for other organizations.

This program is open to students from all faculties, as well as business owners, entrepreneurs, and like-minded people in our community. We invite anyone who wants to learn more about leveraging Intellectual Property in their projects and businesses to apply.

Program Highlights

Throughout the 5-week program, participants will learn key skills, competencies and know-how through a carefully selected combination of:

  • Online learning modules designed to provide an accessible learning environment that fits the participant’s schedule
  • Virtual workshops with engaging speakers
  • Lectures led by specialists in intellectual property
  • Group discussions to diversify participant knowledge
  • Case studies that show IP strategy in action

Participants are expected to complete assigned online modules before weekly webinars delivered by distinguished speakers. Weekly webinars will take place every Friday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.

Benefits

Upon completion of the program, participants will have:

  • Gained an understanding of different types of IP
  • Learned various ways to leverage IP in business strategy
  • Learned how different IP can interact
  • Received training on IP Licensing as well as IP protection and enforcement

 

Participants will also receive:

  • Access to Centre for International Governance Innovation online learning modules
  • Opportunities to interact with notable specialists in Intellectual Property
  •  A certificate of completion and micro-credential badge that can be acknowledged on resumes, LinkedIn, and business webpages
  • Access to the EPICentre network

Program Fees

Winter 2023 Program Fees

Program fees are as follows:

  • Current University of Windsor students – Free (upon confirmation of status)
  • Current students from other institutes – $50
  • Industry members and entrepreneurs – $100

Application

Applications for this program are now closed, thank you for your interest in the NextGen CTO program!

 

Key Dates

The Winter 2023 cohort will run for 5 consecutive weeks, beginning March 3rd, and ending March 31st.

Applications will open February 6th, 2023, and close February 27th, 2023.

 

Week Topics Virtual meeting date/time (est)
Week 1 Kick-off and orientation March 3, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Week 2 Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP)
and IP strategy		 March 10, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Week 3 Exploring different types of IP March 17, 2023 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Week 4 Leveraging IP in business strategy March 24, 2023 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Week 5 Lessons learned from a Startup and Program Conclusion March 31, 2023 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
QUESTIONS

Contact paul.brereton@uwindsor.ca with any questions.

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