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Morteza Jeyhani, Ph.D., M.A.Sc., is an Investment Associate at Invest Nova Scotia, focusing on investment opportunities across clean tech and energy, critical minerals, dual-use and defence technologies, and ocean technologies. He brings a multidisciplinary background in scientific research, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship to evaluate investment opportunities in early-stage technology companies.
He earned his Ph.D. from Toronto Metropolitan University and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology. His experience spans translational research, intellectual property development, technology commercialization, and the development of innovation and entrepreneurship programs.
As an entrepreneur and start-up mentor with firsthand experience building deep-tech ventures, Morteza brings both founder and investor perspectives to assessing emerging technologies, evaluating commercial potential, and supporting the growth of high-potential companies.