Get ready for Canada’s most exciting innovation event

Turn your research into reality at the Lab2Market Summit — September 23-25, 2026 in Edmonton.

Experience the second annual Lab2Market Summit 2025, hosted in Montreal, Quebec!

Be Part of the Future, September 23-25, 2026

Join us at the University of Alberta North Campus for an epic convergence of Canada’s brightest minds and boldest innovators! Scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, companies, and investors will unite for three inspiring days of idea exchange, problem-solving, and connection-building.

Experience Canada’s innovative spirit and explore themes including deep tech breakthroughs, IP readiness, and the braiding of Indigenous wisdom into market validation. From AI-driven "Cloud-to-Market" pipelines to the scaling of women-led ventures, our sessions are designed to transform frontier research into real-world impact. The Summit is your gateway to groundbreaking insights—such as lessons from research-based founders and extreme leadership at the edge of discovery—and unparalleled networking opportunities. Don't miss this indispensable event where leaders will forge the future, assemble their dream teams, and propel their companies to new heights. Be part of the transformation—be part of the L2M Summit!

Why Attend?

**Inspiring Keynotes**
Hear from some of Canada’s leading founders who are building great companies.

**Industry-Focused Breakout Sessions**
Collaborate, address challenges and innovate across sectors.

**Panel Discussions**
Gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers on the future of Canada’s innovation economy

**Pitch Competitions**
Showcase your startup and compete for funding on the main stage.

Innovative Scientists: Engage with forward-thinking companies, explore new projects, and discover exciting opportunities.
Canada’s Leading Startups: Connect with new customers, explore use cases, and collaborate with other founders and service providers.
Forward-Thinking Companies: Solve your greatest challenges by connecting with the nation’s top scientists, startups, policymakers, and other innovative companies.
Venture Capitalists: Find your next hot deal and interact with startups that are shaping the future.
Policymakers: Connect with key players in the ecosystem you help create, including scientists, startups, and corporate leaders.
Ecosystem Builders: Network with new teams and individuals to be supported by your incubators, accelerators, labs, and mentors.

Be a part of Canada’s most exciting innovation event. Register today!

Date: September 23-25, 2026 | Location: University of Alberta North Campus, University Commons Atrium

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Beyond the sessions and networking, Edmonton in the fall offers the perfect backdrop — crisp air, vibrant autumn colours along the river valley, and a dynamic food and arts scene waiting to be explored. Come for the conversations shaping Canada’s innovation future, and stay to experience one of the country’s most welcoming cities.

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Summit Agenda

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
PRE-SUMMIT EVENING

A relaxed evening for early arrivals, speakers, ecosystem partners, and innovators. Light refreshments served.

DAY 1: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
PATHWAYS FROM RESEARCH TO IMPACT

Day 1 is all about bridging the gap between groundbreaking academic discovery and commercial execution. We kick off with a powerful opening session on braiding Indigenous wisdom into entrepreneurship, setting an inclusive tone for the day with a deep tech founder that went through a very successful exit as our very first keynote! Whether you're exploring cloud-to-market pipelines, building strong, scalable women-led ventures , or learning what it takes to become a research-based founder, today's dual tracks offer the blueprint you need. Connect with the ecosystem, dive into critical commercialization strategies, and catch the action live at the L2M Alumni Pitch Competition!

Registration and Welcome Kit pick up. Continental Breakfast and early networking.
Land Acknowledgment and Welcome to the Lab2Market Summit 2026 from your host, the University of Alberta.

Track A - Research-to-Reality Pathways

Designed for researchers, investors, ecosystem partners, and innovation enthusiasts alike. This track explores the macro systems and inclusive pathways that turn deep tech breakthroughs into market reality. Dive into sessions on braiding Indigenous wisdom into entrepreneurship, navigating cloud-to-market pipelines, and building scalable, women-led ventures. If you want to see how the ecosystem collaborates to drive real-world impact, this is your track.

Track B — Skills for Emerging Innovators

Focused on the human side of innovation - building the mindset and practical skills required to lead. Learn firsthand lessons from taking the first leap as a research-based founder, master IP readiness before engaging industry, and challenge traditional metrics in a reverse town hall. If you’re ready to transition from researcher to entrepreneur, this track delivers the tools to get you there.