Innovation Strategist and Tech Ecosystem Advisor with a Ph.D. in Engineering Management. She specializes in scaling technology startups, securing government funding (IRAP, SIF), and navigating the Toronto-Waterloo corridor's IP landscape.
Dr. Chen is a veteran of the Canadian tech scene, having mentored dozens of startups through accelerators like MaRS and Creative Destruction Lab. Her work focuses on the intersection of technology and government policy, helping founders access non-dilutive funding, implement AI governance under the new AIDA framework, and structure university partnerships for R&D. She brings a deep understanding of the "net benefit to Canada" investment reviews and the nuances of keeping engineering talent local while scaling sales globally. Her articles serve as a roadmap for deep-tech founders and manufacturing leaders modernizing through automation.