Nima oversees the Innovation Hubs and Intellectual Property teams at Innovate Calgary, guiding the commercialization of research ideas from lab to market. With more than 13 years of experience and a blend of technical expertise and business insights, he leads strategy, partnerships, and team operations while helping startups and researchers de-risk technologies and bring innovation to life. Nima is passionate about building a connected and collaborative innovation ecosystem – one that empowers researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to turn discovery into real-world impact.
Expertise and background:
– PhD, Medical and Molecular Genetics, University of Calgary
– Master’s Degree in Cell Biology (Medicine and Dentistry), University of Alberta
– BSc (Honours) in Molecular Genetics, University of Alberta