Research & Development Frontiers Institute (RDFI)

Founded in 2015, Research & Development Frontiers Institute (RDFI), a platform to bring together the brightest minds from the university and research fields, as well as established entrepreneurs, investors, and key stakeholders in the innovation and ecosystem between Canada and Asia. WHO WE ARE Created with Researchers and Entrepreneurs as the cornerstone of its raison d’être, our mission is to support researchers and entrepreneurs by fostering an environment that promotes interaction and cooperation between Asia and Canada. As such, RDFI champions the link between the scientific and entrepreneurial community with corporate partners to achieve positive impacts in those ecosystems, and be the catalyst for international initiatives, industry breakthroughs, and hundreds of projects and collaborations between Asia and Canada. We, at RDFI, understand our responsibilities as frontrunners in the Asian-Canadian Community to spearhead the environment rich in creativity and innovation. Which is why, RDFI leverages its diverse network and expertise in the innovation ecosystem to assist, guide, facilitate, and promote exchanges between Asia and Canada. WHAT WE DO -Assist Canadian/Asian entrepreneurs establish and grow their businesses in Asian/Canada’s existing and emerging markets. -Guide Entrepreneurs to exploit new opportunities and trends, adapt to changing business landscapes. -Facilitate connection and interaction between entrepreneurs, incubators and investors. -Provide solutions to the unique challenges entrepreneurs face by introducing relevant Subject Matter Experts (industry leaders, academics, and government officials). -Enhance mutual understanding, integrate potential resources for supporting researchers and high-tech talents, and facilitate joint research projects in accordance wit RDFI’s vision is of a world that is innovation and collaboration, where scientific research, technology development and entrepreneurship lead to the favour prosperity for all.