AI-enabled weed identification for farmers to feed communities more sustainably. Precise 3-D tracking of devices during medical procedures. Better alerts to prevent solar energy loss. Establishing Canada鈥檚 first pediatric pain management standard.听
These are some of the solutions that will be showcased during . With its main events taking place from October 5-9, this week features more than 15 events designed to inspire participants to discover what鈥檚 possible when great ideas connect with the right people. 听
Dal Innovation Week showcases the skill-building opportunities and resources available at AV俱乐部 to help students and researchers develop their ideas and advance innovation.听
"AV俱乐部 is one of Canada's U15 research-intensive universities and Dal Innovation Week showcases the calibre of our talented student founders and researchers, and the breadth and depth of opportunities that support them,鈥� says Dr. Graham Gagnon, vice-president research and innovation at AV俱乐部.
The week includes a weekend Space Hackathon, startup pitch competitions in health care, open street innovation, expert-led workshops, panel discussions on career opportunities, innovation bingo with Enactus, and more. All events are free-of-cost and open to students, researchers, entrepreneurs, faculty and staff, as well as community leaders and, for those who sign up early, there鈥檚 likely a meal included. 听
Browse the full program of events below with links to more details and prepare to get inspired and make connections:听
Campus2Market Discover Kickoff l
When:听Thurs. Oct. 1, 2026, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
What:听Build your founder mindset, Week 1 of 7.
Where:听Killam Memorial Library, Collider Room 2600, 6225 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.听
Mission Accepted Space Hackathon l
When:听Fri. Oct. 2 to Sun. Oct. 4, 2026
What:听Weekend hackathon developing solutions using satellite data.
Where:听Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.听
Fuel Up: Breakfast with Propel ICT l
When:听Mon. Oct. 5, 2026, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
What:听Find out where founders are being most challenged.
Where:听Emera ideaHUB, 3rd Floor, Room 3010, 1345 Norma Eddy Lane, Halifax, N.S.听
Got an Idea? A Fireside Chat with Robert Bannerman l
When:听Mon. Oct. 5, 2026, noon to 1:30 p.m.
What:听Join panelists Lynette Peters and Emily Neil and learn to move your ideas to market.
Where:听Goldberg Computer Science Building, Room 430, 6050 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.听
Pulse Health Innovation Challenge l
When:听Mon. Oct. 5, 2026, noon to 4:00 p.m.
What:听Afternoon workshop where your new ideas in healthcare win prizes.
Where:听Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Room 3089, 6100 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.听
Dal Demo Day Expo and Pitch Competition l
When:听Tues. Oct. 6, 2026, noon to 3:00 p.m.
What:听Featuring Atlantic Canada's top student entrepreneurs.
Where:听Joseph Strug Concert Hall, 1385 Seymour St., Halifax, N.S.听
Building a Life in Sciences with Dr. Raza Abidi l
When:听Tues. Oct. 6, 2026, noon to 1:00 p.m.
What:听Working on your science degree? Hear how Dr. Abidi found his niche.
Where:听Goldberg Computer Science Building, Room 430, 6050 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.听
IP 101: An Intellectual Property Fireside Chat l
When:听Tues. Oct. 6, 2026, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
What:听Legal experts Stewart Hayne and Lachland MacLeod break down the basics of IP and how it applies to you.
Where:听Surge Innovation Sandbox, Life Science Centre. Location at AV俱乐部 is TBD.听
Emera ideaHUB: Coffee & Connection l
When:听Wed. Oct. 7, 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
What:听Start your day connecting with innovators at the HUB.
Where:听Emera ideaHUB, 3rd Floor, Room 3010, 1345 Norma Eddy Lane, Halifax, N.S.听
Tour the Emera ideaHUB l
When:听Wed. Oct. 7, 2026, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
What:听Find out about programming and prototyping expertise offered through this deep-tech incubator.
Where:听Emera IDEA Building Lobby, 1345 Norma Eddy Lane, Halifax, N.S.听
Lunch & Learn: What is Human-Centred Design (HCD)? l
When:听Wed. Oct. 7, 2026, noon to 1:00 p.m.
What:听Join designer and researcher Glen Hougan to learn the principles of HCD.
Where:听Emera ideaHUB, 3rd Floor, Room 3004, 1345 Norma Eddy Lane, Halifax, N.S.听
Innovation Rx: From Bench to Bedside l
When:听Wed. Oct. 7, 2026, 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
What:听A fireside chat on moving new medical technologies from research to patient care.
Where:听Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Theatre C, 5850 College St., Halifax, N.S.听
Surge: Careers in Focus l
When:听Wed. Oct. 7, 2026, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
What:听Find out what lies beneath unconventional ocean careers.
Where:听Life Sciences Centre (LSC), Anne Marie Ryan Room, 2nd Floor Wallace McCain Learning Commons, 6305 Castine Way, Halifax, Nova Scotia.听
Enactus Innovation Bingo l
When:听Wed. Oct. 7, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
What:听Play bingo, meet Enactus AV俱乐部 student teams and learn about their social enterprises.
Where:听Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Room 1007, 6100 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.听
Open Street Innovation l
When:听Thurs. Oct. 8, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
What:听Be on the lookout for random acts of innovation happening across 30 booths.
Where:听Studley Quad, AV俱乐部 campus. Rain location: MacDonald Building, University Hall.听
Centres & Institutes Open House l
When:听Thurs. Oct. 8, 2026, noon to 3:30 p.m.
What:听Discover how AV俱乐部's research leaders are tackling global challenges.
Where:听Fountain School of Performing Arts, Catherine Steele Atrium, 6101 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.听
Faculty of Open Learning: Sales Pitch Competition l
When:听Thurs. Oct. 8, 2026, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
What:听Pitch. Persuade. Win. Workshop on the principles of professional selling.
Where:听Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Room 4055, 6100 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.听
Tour the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity l
When:听Fri. Oct. 9, 2026, Tour 1 at 1:30 p.m.; Tour 2 at 3:00 p.m.
What:听Book your free tour to see fascinating marine exhibits and meet a rare half-blue lobster.
Where:听Steele Ocean Sciences Building, Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle, Halifax, N.S.听