Subject Guides: Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Innovation and Idea Generation

Once you have your idea...

you may want to patent your product or process using these resources...

The University also has the following services to help...

Technology Transfer Services @ UAlberta
UAlberta’s Technology Transfer Services helps researchers, postdoctoral fellows, staff and students transform innovations and discoveries into reality—moving them out of the university to benefit society, the economy, the world

Searching for Patent Literature

This video is for practical advice only and is not to be used as legal advice

Innovation at a Glance

Trends in technology and science - even research can often be a source of inspiration for the next big thing. Find out about what innovations are currently happening to help fuel potential ideas for entrepreneurship

Alberta Innovates
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Alberta's largest innovation and research agency, providing support for the application of innovation/research in the content of entrepreneurship
Dimensions - Publication Database for Innovation
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Compendium of innovated research across multiple subject areas - includes research papers and datasets.
Innovation, Initiatives and Strategies (City of Edmonton)
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Find out about local initiatives to help hone your ideas
Ted Talks on Entrepreneurship
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Collection of videos on innovation and entrepreneurship

Websites for Idea Generation

Check out these websites for inspiration...

Business Ideas (Entrepreneur)
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Articles on suggested industries/trends to base your startup
Coolbusinessideas.com
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List of possible business ideas to build your start-up
Developing your ideas - Canada Business Ontario
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TrendWatching.com
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Publications on current trends of the year around the globe

News Websites

Read local, national, and international business news for inspiration

BNN Bloomberg is Canada's Business News Network
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BNN Bloomberg is Canada's Business News Network reporting on finance and the markets
Business Week
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Bloomberg Businessweek helps global leaders stay ahead with insights and in-depth analysis on the people, companies, events, and trends
Canadian Business
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Your source for market news, investing, technology, economy and Canadian industry
CBC News Business
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The latest business and financial news in Canada
CNN Money
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View the latest business news about the world's top companies, and explore articles on global markets, finance, tech, and the innovations driving us forward
The Economist
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Cover the world’s most important stories, with expert in-depth analysis and thought-provoking opinion
Financial Times
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News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication
Forbes
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Forbes is a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle
Reuters
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brings you the latest news from around the world, covering breaking news in markets, business, politics, entertainment, technology, video and more