Event category: Networking & Special Events
Events
April 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
The Firehood Angel Camp Opens
Applications open!
The Firehood’s tech-focused Angels are ready to hear your story, activate mentorship & connections and help fund your women-led startup. This is your chance to meet active women angel investors from across Canada! This program will also be offering a discounted pass for women-led startups in tech, stay tuned for more info!
April 17, 2024
04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
Happy Hour Socializer
Sponsored by AWS!
At the end of Day 1 and 2 of the conference, grab a beverage and take advantage of face-to-face networking! Mingle with the tech community on the Expo floor.


11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Grizzly Pursuit Qualifying Round
Sponsored by National Bank and presented by MaRS!
Witness groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge tech innovations from fellow entrepreneurs as they pitch in round 1. The top 6 companies over the 2-days will pitch on the main stage at the end of Day 2 where one winner will take away $20,000!
April 16, 2024
01:50 PM - 03:35 PM
Grizzly Pursuit Qualifying Round
Sponsored by National Bank and presented by MaRS!
Witness groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge tech innovations from fellow entrepreneurs as they pitch in round 1. The top 6 companies over the 2-days will pitch on the main stage at the end of Day 2 where one winner will take away $20,000!
10:50 AM - 11:40 AM
Grizzly Pursuit Qualifying Round
Sponsored by National Bank and presented by MaRS!
Witness groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge tech innovations from fellow entrepreneurs as they pitch in round 1. The top 6 companies over the 2-days will pitch on the main stage at the end of Day 2 where one winner will take away $20,000!
10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Hackathon Kickoff
We’re uniting powerhouse teams from West Coast universities to solve real world AI problems. During INNOVATEwest, select teams will design build, and unveil mind-blowing innovations!