From Labs to Startups: Unlocking the Business Potential of Microwave Technology
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Hosted by the IEEE Ottawa AP/MTT Joint Chapter in collaboration with the IEEE Carleton University Student Branch (OU SB02451).
Despite the opportunities in microwave and electromagnetics, many researchers and engineers hesitate to pursue entrepreneurial ventures because of technical complexity, limited market awareness, and the challenge of connecting innovation with business strategy. This seminar is for young professionals, early-career engineers, and graduate students exploring careers beyond academia.
Dr. Vishal Balasubramanian will discuss how lab research can become scalable products: identifying industry needs, developing proof-of-concept prototypes, finding funding, building a business model, and commercializing ideas. Real-world examples will offer practical insights into connecting academic research with industry demand.
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- 1125 Colonel By Dr.
- Carleton University
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Canada K1S 5B6
- Building: Tory Building
- Room Number: 447
- Starts 28 September 2026 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 01 October 2026 05:30 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Dr. Vishal Balasubramanian of Intel Canada
From Labs to Startups: Unlocking the Business Potential of Microwave Technology
Biography:
Dr. Vishal Balasubramanian earned a B.Eng. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University in 2020 and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 2025. His research focuses on metamaterial microwave sensing and its integration with AI and augmented reality. He is a SoC Design Verification Engineer at Intel Canada. Previously, he taught computer engineering at UBC and worked on digital healthcare and mixed reality projects. His awards include the IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship and the UBC Dean’s Thesis Fellowship.
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