Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart is an experienced business development professional specializing in life sciences, early stage and start-up commercialization at the Innovations and Partnerships Office of the University of Toronto.12 His role involves:

Key Responsibilities

• Commercialization and business development in the life sciences sector12
• Working with early stage and start-up companies12
• Managing innovations and partnerships at the University of Toronto12

Background and Experience

Ian Stewart has significant experience in:

• Technology commercialization, particularly in life sciences3
• Business development for early stage companies12
• Managing partnerships between academia and industry3

Notable Contributions

As Senior Manager of Commercialization and Business Development at the University of Toronto's Innovations and Partnerships Office, Stewart has been involved in:

• Validating and commercializing genomics technologies3
• Facilitating partnerships between the university and industry3
• Supporting the development of start-up companies emerging from university research12

His work helps bridge the gap between academic research and commercial applications, particularly in the life sciences sector. Stewart plays a key role in translating innovative research from the University of Toronto into real-world impact through commercialization and industry partnerships.