/innovation/taxonomy/term/351/all en /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-14-finding-non-dilutive-funding-355347 <p>In the early days of a spinoff or start-up business, <strong>securing </strong>adequate funding is critical. But in many cases, founders have to give up some ownership of their company to investors.</p> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:22:34 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 73978 at /innovation /innovation/article/fourth-edition-mif-puts-spotlight-life-science <div> <div> <div> <p>Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at 9I制作厂免费, as shown by a record-breaking 31 applications to the 9I制作厂免费 Innovation Fund (MIF) this year. Since its inception in 2020, the MIF has been a catalyst for cutting-edge innovation, and this year鈥檚 cohort marks the most competitive pool of candidates yet. 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