Discovery to Innovation (D2i)
November 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Science and Dentons for Discovery to Innovation (D2i)
A high-impact showcase bridging academic research and commercial technology leadership during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
This event highlights emerging spin-offs and research-driven innovations shaping the future of health sciences, AI drug development, photonics, quantum technologies, and advanced instrumentation. Designed for tech executives, investors, and R&D leaders, D2i offers a direct look at commercialization-ready science and strategic partnership opportunities emerging from the National Capital Region.
What to Expect:
- Research Pitches & Technical Demonstrations: Rapid-fire pitches showcasing commercial applications in AI cancer therapies, non-cryogenic infrared sensing, astronaut rehabilitation data models, and next-gen materials imaging.
- Keynote Address: Professor Robert Ben, Co-Founder & CSO of PanTHERA CryoSolutions, on scaling a university breakthrough into a venture-backed commercial success in cell and gene therapy.
- Industry Networking Reception: Dedicated time to connect with founders, principal investigators, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Event Details:
- Agenda: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Pitches, Keynote & Reception)
- Hosted by: uOttawa Faculty of Science & Dentons
- Registration: Advance RSVP required to secure attendance.
