McMaster University has published the Accelerating Commercialization and Entrepreneurial Activities (ACE): Future Directions for McMaster University summary report — an important step in advancing the university’s innovation ecosystem and supporting its growing community of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry partners.
Commissioned by President Susan Tighe, the review was led by Bruce Archibald, president of Archibald Innovations Inc. and strategic advisor to the president.
Over seven months, Archibald consulted with leaders across McMaster and the region, as well as national experts in innovation and commercialization. Their insights helped map McMaster’s strengths, highlight opportunities for growth, and identify pathways to enhance the university’s long-term impact on Canada’s innovation economy.
The summary report outlines key objectives, assesses current commercialization supports, and presents a set of strategic recommendations aimed at helping McMaster strengthen partnerships, accelerate venture creation, and broaden its economic and societal contributions.
The report reflects both McMaster’s strong foundation and its ambitious goals for the future, Tighe says.
“McMaster is home to extraordinary people and ideas, and this review offers a thoughtful roadmap for turning that strength into even greater impact,” says Tighe.
“Made-at-Mac solutions are central to the social and economic growth of our region and province, and they hold tremendous potential to support Canada’s broader nation-building efforts.”
The recommendations are currently under consideration for implementation, and the university will soon begin its search for an associate vice-president, Accelerated Commercialization and Entrepreneurship.
Together, these efforts will help shape McMaster’s path forward in strengthening commercialization, supporting entrepreneurs, and contributing to Canada’s innovation landscape.
Click here for the summary report.