Discovery to Innovation (D2i)

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.