Research Security for Startups: Best Practices for Safeguarding Innovation
About:
This session provides startups with the tools to manage research security risks. As innovation grows, protecting intellectual property, sensitive data, and complying with research security requirements and policy is crucial.
Attendees will learn practical strategies for safeguarding research, navigating export controls, and fostering a security-conscious culture within their teams.
What Startups Will Learn:
Identifying and managing research security risks
Best practices for protecting data and intellectual property
Understanding export controls and compliance requirements
Creating a culture of research security within a startup
Managing partnerships with governments and international collaborators
Identifying Risk Indicators
Where to go for advice and support at the U of A
Panel Speaker: Jacqueline Littlewood
Jacqueline Littlewood is the Director of Research Security at the University of Alberta. With over 20 years of experience in public service, Jacqueline has deep expertise in research security, export controls, and compliance.
Agenda:
Keynote by Jacqueline Littlewood: Overview of research security for startups
U of A's Tech Transfer office will share insights on how to protect intellectual property
Panel Discussion: Best practices for protecting research
Q&A Session: Addressing specific startup challenges
Networking to connect with peers and experts
Who Should Attend:
Startup/spinoff founders, researchers and anyone interested in entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways:
Strategies for securing research and intellectual property
Insights on compliance with export controls and security regulations
Actionable steps to build a research security culture within your startup
This session equips startups with the knowledge and tools to protect their innovations and ensure secure, compliant research practices.