Ontario Centre of Innovation
Feiran Zhou is a seasoned professional in business development and commercialization with extensive experience in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the Director of Commercialization at the Ontario Centre of Innovation since 2022, Feiran Zhou oversees investment funds aimed at accelerating the commercialization of Ontario technologies. Previously, Feiran Zhou held the role of Business Development and Commercialization Manager at both the Ontario Centres of Excellence and Ontario Centre of Innovation, contributing to the support of mission-driven entrepreneurs. In addition to these roles, Feiran Zhou is a Startup Mentor at Futurpreneur and SheBoot, focusing on empowering female founders. Earlier career experience includes project management positions at DLS Technology Corporation and Etrilum Light Inc., as well as a project management internship at Huawei Technologies. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration from Rotterdam University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, along with specialized training in financial feminism and green business management from Algonquin College.
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Ontario Centre of Innovation
The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), formerly the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), maximizes the commercial impact of research developed in Ontario’s colleges, universities, and research hospitals, and accelerates the commercialization of Made-in-Ontario technologies. A pan-provincial collaboration platform, with a broad and deep network across industry, academia and government, OCI initiates unparalleled partnership opportunities, develops and manages successful industry-academic collaborations, supports high-potential SMEs in commercializing ground-breaking research, and provides hands-on training and skills development opportunities for the next generation of highly-skilled talent.