Gökhan Başaran
Day 1 Speaker
Gökhan Başaran is a Senior Innovation Advisor with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), based in Vancouver. He works closely with high-growth Canadian companies across cleantech, AI, and advanced technologies to support their commercialization and scale-up journeys.
With over 17 years of global experience spanning business development, market entry, and innovation advisory, Gökhan has helped unlock more than $20M in public funding and services through partnerships with organizations such as NRC, BDC, PacifiCan, and the Trade Commissioner Service. He has advised and mentored 200+ companies and startups, supporting the transition from pilot projects to market adoption.
Gökhan brings a practical, founder-centric perspective to commercialization—connecting technology readiness, non-dilutive funding, and go-to-market execution—making him a trusted voice at the intersection of clean energy innovation, policy, and private-sector growth