Office Hours
2026-05-15 - 2026-06-14 | Virtual
Interested in AccelerateIP but not sure where to start?
Need help finding the right AccelerateIP stream or understanding your options? Book a free virtual Office Hours session with one of our team members.
Meet with Our Team:
IP-related questions or business questions:
Chang Han
IP Executive in Residence and former IP lawyer
Availability: Fridays | 9:30AM–4:00PM PT
Book a time with Chang
Susan Tees
IP Director and veteran Class I patent agent
Availability: Mon–Thurs | 9:00AM–4:30PM PT
Book a time with Susan
Program questions:
Rachel Burns
Program Director, IP Programs
Availability: Tues | 2pm – 4pm
Stream 1, 2-1 and 2-2 or other program-related questions
Book a time with Rachel
Cagla Buzluk
Program Manager, AccelerateIP
Availability: Mon & Wed | 11:00AM–12:30PM PT
Stream 3 or other program-related questions
Book a time with Cagla
Please note, this isn’t legal advice but a chance to explore your opportunities within our programs.

IP Pathways: Get your education pre-req for AccelerateIP
2026-05-19 - 2026-06-25
Learn the Fundamentals, Protect your Innovations
A strong intellectual property strategy can give your startup a competitive edge, but knowing when and where to start isn’t always easy. IP Pathways provides founders, executives, and employees with the fundamental knowledge needed to align IP strategy with business growth.
This free, online program is designed for startups and scaleups, offering expert-led sessions, practical case studies, and certification upon completion. Whether you’re new to IP or looking to deepen your understanding, IP Pathways helps you gain the skills to protect and leverage your innovations.
IP Certification
By completing the program and passing the final exam, you’ll receive a certification. That means you will have obtained the required education pre-requisite for Streams 2-2 and Stream 3 in AccelerateIP.

Upcoming Cohorts
Applications are submitted through New Ventures BC.

Flexible, Online 3-Session Series: May 19, 21, 26
Intensive 1-Day Session: June 2 or June 25, 1-4pm
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