DEEP TECH DAY
October 7
Alberta is entering a new era of deep tech
Bringing together the community for a full day of high-quality programming, connection and conversation.
We’re creating a curated room of deep tech founders, investors, researchers and ecosystem leaders to explore the realities of building, financing and scaling across Alberta.
Expect opportunities to learn from investors and peers, exchange ideas, make meaningful connections and spend time with people who understand the challenges and opportunities that come with building deep tech.
Agenda and speaker details are coming soon.
Attendees will hear firsthand about:
- The journey from technology to commercialization
- Building and scaling deep tech companies in Edmonton
- Lessons learned navigating growth and fundraising
- How founders think about global markets from day one
- What support systems matter most in a growing ecosystem
Why Attend?
Deep tech is increasingly shaping the future economy — but unlike traditional startups, these ventures often involve longer development timelines, more complex technologies, and unique commercialization challenges.
This event is designed to make those conversations accessible, practical, and founder-oriented while connecting Edmonton’s growing innovation community with national investors and ecosystem leaders.
Whether you are building a company, commercializing research, investing in innovation, or simply curious about the future of technology in Edmonton, this morning will offer valuable perspectives and connections.
Meet the Investors
Some of Canada’s leading deep tech investors are coming to Edmonton Startup Week — and they want to meet Alberta founders.
1-on-1 Investor Meetings – October 8, 2026
Is this for you?
- Commercializing science, engineering or research-based innovation
- Building in areas such as AI, quantum, life sciences, energy, advanced manufacturing, robotics, industrial technology, semiconductors or related fields
- Preparing for an upcoming financing round
- Interested in beginning investor relationships before you raise or looking to better understand what institutional deep tech investors want to see
Focus: Sector-agnostic technology startups; AI and software; fintech; deep tech; healthtech; consumer technology
Shambhavi Mishra, Associate Partner
Focus: Industrial innovation; advanced manufacturing; agriculture; mining; industrial IoT; automation and digitalization
Aditya Aggarwal
Managing Partner, Industrial Innovation Venture Fund
Focus: Deep tech; AI infrastructure; semiconductors; robotics; advanced hardware; space/defence; industrial technology
Charles Lespérance, Partner
David Goldman, Partner
Focus: Resource-intensive industries; energy transition; mining; industrial innovation; robotics; AI/IoT; manufacturing and machinery
Alicia Lenis, Vice President
Focus: AI-native deep tech; frontier AI research commercialization; Venture Scientist Fund; broader Inovia software/tech platform
Isaac Souweine, Venture Scientist Fund, Partner
Focus: B2B software; AI-enabled technology; enterprise efficiency/productivity; sector-agnostic technology companies; Canadian startups.
Janet Bannister, Managing Partner
Focus: Vertical AI platforms; Physical AI; AI infrastructure; advanced computing hardware; smart energy
Allen Lau, Co-Founder & Operating Partner
Focus: Health & life sciences; energy; social impact; early research commercialization; community/university startups
Jennifer Erickson, Associate, UCeed Health & Life Science Funds
Manuel Garcia, Senior Associate, UCeed Energy Fund
Key Info
- Open to deep tech companies from across Alberta
- Limited curated 1:1 investor meeting slots on October 8
- Founder preparation and coaching available before the event
- Application deadline September 5
Selected companies will be invited to attend an investor readiness workshop on September 9. The session will be available in hybrid format so founders from across Alberta can participate.
Are you building in deep tech and looking to connect with an investor during Edmonton Startup Week?
Deep tech founder visiting Edmonton for Startup Week? If you’re interested in connecting with investors while you’re here, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out directly: [email protected] to explore opportunities.