Jaipreet Bindra

Senior Advisor, Innovation

University of Ottawa, Canada

Jaipreet S. Bindra is a technology commercialization and innovation strategist with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of research, industry, government, and entrepreneurship. His expertise spans intellectual property strategy, technology commercialization, business development, and innovation ecosystem development across sectors including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital health, advanced manufacturing, energy, and defence.

Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at the University of Ottawa, Jaipreet has led the assessment and commercialization of dozens of emerging technologies, supported researchers in securing public and private funding, negotiated strategic partnerships, and guided the creation of high-impact spin-off companies. He has extensive experience evaluating technology readiness, developing commercialization strategies, and connecting innovators with investors, industry partners, and government stakeholders. He has been a co-founder in start-ups for student training and financial analytics.

Jaipreet holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and an MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and finance.