Innovation Week

Dal Innovation Week: October 5-9, 2026. Get Ready!

Dal Innovation Week is returning this October, and we’re gearing up for another week of exciting events! After the tremendous success of last year’s events, which attracted over 1,500 students, faculty, and business leaders, we’re thrilled to bring even more innovation-focused activities to campus.

Check back in the coming months for the full schedule of events. There will be pitch competitions, new product demonstrations at Demo Day, a brainhack and more!

Countdown to Innovation Week!

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2025 Event Highlights

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“It’s a full circle event where we showcase newly launched enterprises from the previous year for arriving new students,” Assistant vice president entrepreneurship and innovation Jeff Larsen says. It’s an ‘if they can see it, they can be it’ approach to inspiring the next generation of innovators.”

If you require an accessibility-related measure in order to attend any of the above, or have questions about accessibility, please reach out directly to Jessie Furze jfurze@dal.ca or 902-494-3162.

Attendees with accessible needs can book HRM Access-a-Bus service to make your travels easier through Halifax Public Transport

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How can I get involved in Dal Innovation Week 2026?

To become an early supporter of Dal Innovation Week 2026 please reach out to co-chair Natalie McMullin at Natalie.McMullin@dal.ca. Volunteer information to be provided in June 2026.

Who is invited to attend Dal Innovation Week?

Dal Innovation Week is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, entrepreneurship and innovation supporters and members of the community. Please see event descriptions for specific registration requirements.

Will Dal Innovation Week be accessible?

Dal Innovation Week will follow the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate’s Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings and Events.

Should you require specific accommodations, please reach out to jfurze@dal.ca.

Where is Dal Innovation Week taking place?

Dal Innovation Week will take place across four of Dalhousie University’s campuses. Dalhousie University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all Treaty people.

We also recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies and contributions have enriched that part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years.