Dr. Derek Newton

Dr. Derek Newton is a recognized leader dedicated to advancing Canada’s research and innovation capacity. As Senior Vice-President Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Mitacs, Derek fosters transformative industry partnerships, champions entrepreneurial ventures, and helps companies tap into Canada’s top research talent to develop and adopt transformative technologies.

Derek's career spans senior roles at the University of Toronto, Western University, and the Ontario Genomics Institute where he worked alongside provincial and national funding programs to drive research excellence and innovation. He is widely regarded for helping companies unlock the value of university partnerships, connecting them with top talent, breakthrough research, and impact. His efforts have resulted in enduring collaborations that translate research discoveries into real-world solutions.

With a PhD in Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto and degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo, Dr. Newton combines scientific expertise with strategic leadership to advance Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem.

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Bio

Dr. Derek Newton is a recognized leader dedicated to advancing Canada’s research and innovation capacity. As Senior Vice-President Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Mitacs, Derek fosters transformative industry partnerships, champions entrepreneurial ventures, and helps companies tap into Canada’s top research talent to develop and adopt transformative technologies.

Derek's career spans senior roles at the University of Toronto, Western University, and the Ontario Genomics Institute where he worked alongside provincial and national funding programs to drive research excellence and innovation. He is widely regarded for helping companies unlock the value of university partnerships, connecting them with top talent, breakthrough research, and impact. His efforts have resulted in enduring collaborations that translate research discoveries into real-world solutions.

With a PhD in Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto and degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo, Dr. Newton combines scientific expertise with strategic leadership to advance Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem.