The IPO is hosting Test Your Concept (TYC) sessions for researchers interested in submitting an application to the CFI IF 2022 competition.
The purpose of the TYC sessions is to help provide early-stage constructive feedback. Participation in the TYC at the early stages of proposal development is strongly encouraged as it will help applicants structure a feasible timeline for planning and due diligence that will create a strong competitive advantage. Projects that may have construction or renovations in the budget will be required to participate in this process. Projects identifying major construction/renovation costs at a later date are unlikely to be able to proceed since there will be insufficient time to go through the required institutional due diligence.
The virtual TYC sessions will be 30 minutes with an interdisciplinary panel led by the UBC CFI advisor. The research team is expected to present a 5-10 minute presentation (project summary to be submitted in advance) summarizing the project and how it satisfies CFI criteria.
To participate in one of the TYC sessions, please register for one of the dates:
Tuesday, February 2, 2–3:30 pm
Thursday, February 11, 9:30–11 am
Tuesday, February 16, 1–2:30 pm
Thursday, February 25, 9:30–11 am
If time slots for the above dates are not visible, please add yourself to our waitlist, indicating some dates and times you are available.
Please only register for one time and note that times will no longer appear below once they are booked.