Gurmeet Tanwar

Program Manager, Spark Centre

Gurmeet Tanwar works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation programs, and startup ecosystem development, supporting founders and early-stage technology ventures as they move from idea to growth. As a Program Manager at Spark Centre, a not-for-profit, he designs and delivers accelerator programs funded by provincial and federal government programs that help startups access mentorship, build networks, and accelerate commercialization. His work focuses on coordinating program delivery, connecting founders with industry experts, facilitating founder–expert matchmaking, and maintaining the systems and processes that keep programs running effectively. Before moving into the startup ecosystem, he started his career in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, conducting market and competitive research to evaluate the commercial potential of science-based innovations.