Master the complex networks of technology, capital, and talent to accelerate your R&D and transform technical breakthroughs into scalable market-ready solutions.
This webinar introduces engineers to the concept of innovation ecosystems and explores why understanding them is increasingly important for successful engineering practice. Moving beyond traditional views of innovation as a standalone activity, the session examines how engineers operate within interconnected systems of organizations, policies, technologies, research institutions, and markets.
Participants will develop an understanding of the relationship between innovation, systems, and ecosystems, and learn how these concepts shape design processes, project outcomes, and the adoption of emerging technologies. The webinar will distinguish between operational and research ecosystems, explore both micro- and macro-level perspectives, and provide practical examples of how engineers can engage with ecosystems to improve the likelihood of innovation success.
Through a practical framework of discovering, navigating, and influencing ecosystems, this session will help engineers identify the broader context surrounding their projects and consider how they can more effectively contribute to and shape innovation in their field.
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream | University of Toronto
Philip Asare, PhD, P.Eng is a researcher, educator, and engineer with over a decade of experience leading cross-functional (interdisciplinary) collaborative projects that include partnerships across higher education, non-profits, industry, and government in domains such as healthcare, energy, civic engagement, and talent development. These projects are often at the intersection of people and technology. He has also had the privilege for over 15 years to be part of many people's growth journeys through mentorship, in the classroom, and other forums of professional development. Philip is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP), the Division of Engineering Science (EngSci), and (through courtesy appointment) the Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he also serves as Dean's Advisor for Black Inclusivity. Beyond UofT, He is the CEO of Diginera LLC, a company that supports small and medium enterprises to leverage digital technologies to serve their stakeholders better, and an independent consultant.
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