Summer by Design

Workshop Dates: June 8-17, 2026
Location: University of Toronto – St. George Campus, Toronto
Application Deadline: January 19, 2026

Stem Cell Network is excited to announce a limited number of accommodation support awards to attend Summer by Design, an intensive program for post-graduate (Ph.D.) students and post-doctoral fellows on translating and commercializing regenerative medicine.

Summer by Design is hosted by Medicine by Design, CCRM‘s academic research division, in partnership with the Stem Cell Network and the CCRM Foundation.

This eight-day program will feature expert-led, interactive sessions including lectures, group work and case studies. Participants will:

• Learn from experts across various aspects of the technology translation continuum and be introduced to important topics including:
  • Conducting technology assessments (market opportunity, competitive landscaping)
  • Product conceptualization
  • Pivotal experiments
  • Technology strategy and intellectual property (IP)
  • Scale-up and biomanufacturing
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Marketing
  • Strategic communications and pitching including one-on-one coaching to develop presentation and pitch skills.
• Explore Toronto’s dynamic life sciences hub by meeting with clinical and industry leaders in the field of regenerative medicine
• Meet and collaborate with other Summer by Design participants, a diverse group of Canadian and international peers

Please visit the Summer by Design website to view workshop details, key dates and the application form.

Details of the SCN Award and Application Procedure:
The SCN award provides a limited financial supplement for eligible trainees to attend the Summer by Design workshop. The SCN award will cover the cost of accommodation only for successful applicants. Accommodation will be booked by the course organizers and paid directly by Stem Cell Network. Flights, meals, and other related costs are the responsibility of the applicant or their Principal Investigator.