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Igor Cunha

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Business Development and Commercialization Manager at Ontario Centre of Innovation · Business Develoment and Commercialization Manager at Ontario Centre of Innovation programs

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About

Igor Cunha is a Business Development and Commercialization Manager at the Ontario Centre of Innovation, where he supports Ontario-based startups and SMEs in implementing and commercializing technology solutions. With a PhD in Chemistry from Queen's University and over 10 years of experience in chemistry research and innovation, he assists entrepreneurs in accessing grants, technology challenges, and other funding mechanisms. His background includes work in catalysis and materials science, with published research, patents, and experience training students and early-stage companies.

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Experience

  1. Ontario Centre of InnovationBusiness Develoment and Commercialization Managercurrent2024 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  2. Creative Destruction LabTeam Lead | Matter (Advanced Materials) and AI Streams2023 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  3. Creative Destruction LabVenture Manager | Matter (Advanced Materials) and Artificial Intelligence Streams2022 — 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  4. Queen's UniversityPhD Candidate2018 — 2022Kingston, Canada
  5. BRASA - Brazilian Student AssociationMembership Manager - Graduate Students2022Global
  6. BRASA - Brazilian Student AssociationMembership Analyst - Graduate Students2021Canada
  7. Plantee Bioplastics Inc.Consultant (Volunteer)2022Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  8. MicellotechTechnical and Business Consultant (Volunteer)2022Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  9. University of GuelphResearch Assistant2018Guelph, Canada
  10. University of GuelphGraduate Student Researcher2016 — 2018Department of Chemistry
  11. Universidade Federal de Minas GeraisUndergraduate Research Assistant2010 — 2016Belo Horizonte, Brazil
  12. National Measurement Institute of AustraliaAnalyst2014 — 2015Perth Area, Australia
  13. Dativa Consultoria Química JúniorCo-founder and Managing Director2012 — 2013Belo Horizonte e Região, Brasil

Skills & more

Operations Management1Operational Planning1Organization SkillsBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisResearch Skills3Structured Thinking3Data Analysis2Technical Analysis1Technical Documentation1Due Diligence1Presentations1
+8 moreProject PlanningKPI ImplementationStakeholder ManagementTeamworkCommunicationMentoringManagementProject Management

Languages English · Portuguese

  • Schulich Venture Academy: Masterclass Certificate in Venture Operations — Schulich School of Business - York University
  • TandemLaunch's Entrepreneurship Program (Queen's University) — TandemLaunch Ventures Studio & Funds

From Igor's professional profile.

Colleagues at Ontario Centre of Innovation

Alicia Pereira
Vice President Marketing & Communications at Ontario Centre of Innovation
Amir Pahlevanpour
Director, Business Development at Ontario Centre of Innovation
Balinder Rai
Business Development Lead at Ontario Centre of Innovation
Chitman Josan
Business Development and Commercialization Manager at Ontario Centre of Innovation
Claudia Krywiak
President and CEO at Ontario Centre of Innovation
Dan Ruby
Assistant Vice President, Business Development at Ontario Centre of Innovation
Dr. Amir Pahlevanpour
Director, Business Development at Ontario Centre of Innovation
Dr. Chitman Josan
Business Development and Commercialization Manager at Ontario Centre of Innovation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Igor Cunha?
Igor Cunha is a Business Development and Commercialization Manager at the Ontario Centre of Innovation, where he supports Ontario-based startups and SMEs in implementing and commercializing technology solutions. With a PhD in Chemistry from Queen's University and over 10 years of experience in chemistry research and innovation, he assists entrepreneurs in accessing grants, technology challenges, and other funding mechanisms. His background includes work in catalysis and materials science, with published research, patents, and experience training students and early-stage companies.
Where does Igor Cunha work?
Igor Cunha is Business Development and Commercialization Manager at Ontario Centre of Innovation.
Where did Igor Cunha go to school?
Igor Cunha studied at Queen's University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry); University of Guelph (Master's degree, Chemistry); Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Bachelor of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry).

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