Join Springboard Atlantic and the Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) for an afternoon of engaging dialogue, insight-sharing, and solution-building focused on intellectual property (IP) and innovation in Atlantic Canada.

This is your opportunity to contribute to — and benefit from — a cohesive approach to IP in Atlantic Canada.

Networking Lunch

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Atlantic

Open to all event attendees, including cleantech companies and funders. An excellent opportunity to connect before the afternoon forum.

Afternoon Forum | Powering Cleantech Scale-Ups: IP, Innovation & Investment

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Atlantic

Open to cleantech companies, investors, ecosystem partners, and policy attendees

This forum spotlights how robust IP strategies intersect with investment readiness and cleantech commercialization. Hear from founders, funders, and IP experts on building scale-up-ready businesses in today’s innovation economy.

Highlights Include:

• Keynote: A Cleantech Founder’s IP & Fundraising Journey

• Fireside Chat: Founder + Funder

• Panel: What Cleantech Investors Look For

• Panel: Building an Investable IP Portfolio

• Presentation on building an IP strategy that promotes Freedom to Operate (FTO)

Reception

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Atlantic

Cap off the day with informal networking and refreshments.