Get ready for Canada’s most exciting innovation event
Turn your research into reality at the Lab2Market Summit — hosted on October 30th to 31st, 2024 in Toronto.
See our first-ever Deeptech Expo in 2023 hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
Be Part of the Future October 30th and 31st, 2024
Join us at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for an epic convergence of Canada’s brightest minds and boldest innovators! Scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, companies, and investors will unite for two inspiring days of idea exchange, problem-solving, and connection-building.
Experience Canada’s innovative spirit and explore themes including sustainability, emerging technologies, smart cities, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences, all focused on enhancing life in Canada and boosting competitiveness. The Summit is your gateway to groundbreaking insights 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.
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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: October 30th - 31st, 2024 | Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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Sponsorship opportunities
Partner with us to cultivate the next generation of innovation in Canada.
As a sponsor, you'll gain significant visibility and connect with top scientists, innovative startups, and forward-thinking companies. Benefit from exclusive networking opportunities, engage with potential customers and partners, and position your brand at the forefront of Canada's vibrant knowledge economy.
Expand your reach, influence industry leaders, and drive your business forward by supporting the Lab2Market Summit.
Who’s speaking at the L2M Summit?
Armen Bakirtzian
Co-Founder and CEO,
Intellijoint Surgical Inc
Rob Kenedi
Co-Creator and Co-Host,
The Betakit Podcast and Decelerator
Allen Lau
Co-Founder,
Two Small Fish Ventures and Wattpad
Brice Scheschuk
Co-Founder,
MindFrame Connect and Wind Mobile
Avvey Peters
Head of Ecosystem Strategy,
NorthGuide Inc.
Helen Kontozopoulos
Co-Founder, ODAIA
and Founder, Resiin
Lawrence Zhang
Head of Policy,
Centre for Canadian Innovation and Competitiveness
Khanjan Desai
CEO,
Alchemy
Mike Cooke
Co-Founder,
AmacaThera
Mitch Debora
Co-Founder,
Mosaic Manufacturing
Marsha Druker
Director,
CFIN
Stephanie Lipp
Co-Founder,
MycoFutures
Andrea Guest
Program Manager,
Femtech Canada
Paul Santerre
Director,
Health Innovation Hub
Paul Fowler
Founder,
MesoMat
Paula Mendonca
Executive Director,
Ocean Startup Project
Shelley Hessian
Regional IP Counsellor,
Nova Scotia
Christian Euler
Co-Founder,
Phycus Biotechnologies
Brent Stead
CEO and Co-Founder,
Specific Biologics
Raquel De Souza
Director,
SpinUp
Rachel Bartholomew
Founder,
Hyivy & Femtech
Frank Yu
Co-Founder,
Myo Palate
Deepika Dave
Research Scientist,
Memorial University
Liz Munro
VP, Strategic Consulting,
Avania
Jo Hulme
CSO,
Radiant Biotherapeutics
Parnian Majd
Founder,
Fibra
John Abousawan
Co-Founder,
Biofect Innovations
Mohammad Mousavi
Co-founder
Atlantic Echo Solutions
Wendy Cukier
Founder,
Diversity Institute
Abdallah El-Falou
CTO and Co-Founder,
FluidAI
Carolyn Quinlan
Co-Founder,
Juniper Genomics
Chris Bryson
Co-Founder,
New School Foods
Siamak Seyfi
Research Assistant,
York University
Stephanie Ferguson
Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Guelph Central Hospital
Eliav Shaked
CEO and Co-Founder,
RetiSpec
Jack Lee
Senior Director,
OBIO
Jean-Francois Houle
VP Engineering,
NRC
Leyla Soleymani
Co-Founder,
FendX
Nuha Siddiqui
CEO & Co-Founder,
erthos®
Ruby Lin
Business Operations Lead,
ProteinQure
Summit Agenda
Experience the Lab2Market Summit through these 2 days on the John Bassett Theatre main stage, or find one of four breakout rooms catered to you!
Day 2 (October 31)
8:00 AM - Registration Opens
9:00 AM - Brice Scheschuk on the Power of Mindset: Building Resilient Leaders for Tomorrow
10:00 AM - Breakout Room Sessions (x4)
11:15 AM - Building Canada’s Deep Tech Future: Lessons from Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Materials, and Sustainability Founders
12:00 PM - Lunch Break
1:00 PM - Breakout Room Sessions (x4)
2:00 PM - Keynote 2: Margaret Magdesian (Ananda Devices)
2:30 PM - Closing Ceremony
Day 1 (October 30)
8:00 AM - Registration Opens
9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM - Keynote 1: Armen Bakirtzian (Intellijoint Surgical)
10:00 AM - Canada’s Innovation Revolution: Strategies for Global Leadership and Growth
11:00 AM - Breakout Room Sessions (x4)
12:00 PM - Lunch Break
1:00 PM - L2M Pitch Competition
2:00 PM - Breakout Room Sessions (x4)
3:00 PM - Networking & Wrapping Up Day 1
Breakout Rooms
Sustainability and Cleantech
Day 1 (Oct 30)
11 AM - 12 PM - Blue Innovation: Ocean Tech for a Sustainable Future. Hosted by the Ocean Startup Project
2 PM - 3 PM - Reimagining Food: Plant-Based, Cultured, and Beyond with New School Foods, Myo Palate and Biofect Innovations. Hosted by CFIN
Day 2 (Oct 31)
10 AM - 11 AM - Building Tomorrow: Closed-Loop Solutions for a Low-Carbon Future. Hosted by the NRC
1 PM - 2 PM - Sustainable Scaling: From Concept to Commercial Bioprocessing with Alt Txt, FermenteQ, Phycus Biotechnologies and MycoFutures
Equity in Innovation
Day 1 (Oct 30)
11 AM - 12 PM - Addressing Systemic Gaps in Women's Health and Clinical Trials. Presented by Femtech Canada
2 PM - 3 PM - Leveraging Ecosystem Partnerships: Building Strong Teams and Companies with V1 Studios, Axelys and Desjardins
Day 2 (Oct 31)
10 AM - 11 AM - Entrepreneurial Well-being: Coaching, Habit-Building, and the Psychology of Success with Luke DeCoste
1 PM - 2 PM - Culture Insights: Evaluating and Enhancing Your Company’s Inclusivity. Hosted by the Diversity Institute
Advanced Health and Life Sciences
Day 1 (Oct 30)
11 AM - 12 PM - Reimagining Tech Transfer: VCs, Academia, and the Path to Commercialization. Hosted by OBIO
2 PM - 3 PM - Pioneering Femtech: Overcoming Data, Regulatory, and Gender Challenges in Innovation with Hyivy, Fibra and Juniper Genomics
Day 2 (Oct 31)
10 AM - 11 AM - From Lab to Leadership: Shifting Mindsets from Academia to CEO. Hosted by OBIO
1 PM - 2 PM - Innovation Bottleneck: Tackling Wet Lab Space Scarcity Across Canada. Hosted by H2i
Manufacturing Excellence
Day 1 (Oct 30)
11 AM - 12 PM - Financing for Growth: VC and Loan Best Practices with BDC
2 PM - 3 PM - Navigating Growth: Scaling Advanced Manufacturing and Overcoming Industry Challenges with MesoMat, Mosaic Manu and FendX. Hosted by RiSC Capital
Day 2 (Oct 31)
10 AM - 11 AM - Innovation Challenge Creation and Pitch Workshop. Hosted by eCampusOntario
1 PM - 2 PM - From Concept to Commercialization: Developing an IP Roadmap with Osler
Platinum Sponsors
The Summit is also made possible with the support of our national Lab2Market Network. See our full community here.
Gold Sponsors
The Lab2Market Summit is organized and hosted by the Innovation Boost Zone (IBZ), a leading startup incubator at Toronto Metropolitan University. As a founding member of the national Lab2Market network, the IBZ plays a pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurial growth by supporting researchers, faculty, and students in transforming groundbreaking research into market-ready innovations.