The TechIdea Pitch competition encourages McGill students, working in teams, to propose new technologically-based ideas/solutions that solve real world problems. This year's pitch competition is taking place on January 29th, 2026 during the John D.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00to13:00
This workshop will provide an overview of what technological innovation is and what entrepreneurship is, as well an overview of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, the Lean Launchpad methodology, the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Canvas.
Date: Jan. 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: in-person @ Engine Seminar Room - FDA 3 (Accessibility Map)
Thursday, January 15, 2026 16:00to17:00
Seminar Announcement
Gareth Lim, PhD
Canada Research Chair in Adipocyte Development
Associate Professor, Université de Montréal; CRCHUM
“Is targeting 14-3-3 zeta a potential two-pronged approach to treat type 1 diabetes?”
In-person
Thursday,January 15, 2026, at 4:00PM
McIntyre Medical Building, Room 1345
Host: Dr. Koren Mann
Friday, January 16, 2026 11:00to12:00
Monday, January 19, 2026 13:00to14:00
The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:00to12:00
Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.
Join us on January 21, 2026 at 11 am EST for a discussion to support caregivers of a person living with dementia.
How to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Since we first launched this initiative in 2022, we have received many requests to offer this online forum in French.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00to12:30
Join our McGill IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector. Learn how you can gain the management skills needed to solve and engage with the most pressing healthcare challenges. This information session will provide you the details you need to understand the program outcomes and curriculum. This live session also includes a Question and Answer (Q&A) period.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00to13:00
Led by a team of caseworkers from Compass Startup Legal Clinic, this workshop provides startup founders with a clear path through the legal landscape, offering insight on important considerations such as incorporation, governance, fundraising, and selecting the ideal legal structure.
Date: Jan. 21st, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: in-person @ Engine Seminar Room - FDA 3 (Accessibility Map)
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 16:30to18:30
Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty!
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception)
Kick off the new year with the Neurogenesis Speaker Series! Get to know HBHL-supported faculty recruits firsthand, learn about their research, ask questions and network with your peers during the post-event reception.
Each event in this series will feature two HBHL faculty recruits whose research areas provide an interesting contrast or intersection for discussion.
Friday, January 23, 2026 11:00to12:00
Monday, January 26, 2026 13:00to14:00
The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00to13:00
This workshop will introduce the fundamental tool of Industry Analysis which companies use for strategy development. For startups, understanding the industry is a critical step in determining market entry and market positioning. The Five Forces Framework will be presented and applied to during an exercise.
Date: Jan. 28th, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: in-person @ Engine Seminar Room - FDA 3 (Accessibility Map)
Thursday, January 29, 2026 16:00to17:30
The team from the Platform for Advanced Clinical Therapies (PACT) and Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) at The Neuro’s Clinical Research Unit will help academic researchers better understand the regulatory, ethical and legal requirements to transition promising late-stage research into clinical trials.
Register: https://cru.mcgill.ca/trial-readiness
Speakers
GABRIELE RIVA, PhD
Friday, January 30, 2026 11:00to12:00
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00to13:00
Understanding Stipends
Date: Wed. Feb. 4th, 2026
Time: 12pm-1pm EST
Speaker: Aimee Ryan, Associate Dean (Biomedical BSc, Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs) | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences| McGill University
Location: online via Zoom. Link will be sent after registration.