Sweden Canada Innovation Days 2026 brings together companies, startups, researchers, investors, decision-makers and innovation actors from both countries to explore new opportunities for collaboration within the green industrial transition. The event is a platform where ideas are translated into concrete collaborations and where long-term international partnerships can be developed. The event is funded by Vinnova and the Swedish Energy Agency and is organized by Business Sweden in Toronto, one of North America's leading centers for advanced manufacturing, technology and innovation.
This year's focus is on the battery value chain and advanced materials
The kick-off for Sweden Canada Innovation Days 2026 will take place on October 8 at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus in Toronto.
This year's programme focuses on:
- The battery value chain
- Advanced materials
- International collaborations for the green transition
The focus areas reflect both the strengths of the provinces of Ontario and Quebec as well as the growing innovation collaboration between Sweden and Canada within the battery value chain and advanced materials.
What do you get as a participant?
As a participant, you will have the opportunity to:
- Network with potential customers, partners, investors and public actors
- Explore business and innovation opportunities in Sweden and Canada
- Learn about the latest developments in batteries and advanced materials
- Exchange experiences with leading companies, researchers and decision-makers
- Participate in networking and knowledge exchange
- Identify new opportunities for collaborations, research and commercialization
Why Toronto?
Toronto is a central hub for North America’s industrial ecosystem and is located in the heart of Ontario’s rapidly expanding battery, electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing industries. The region offers unique opportunities to explore how sustainable value chains can evolve, how new materials are shaping the industry of the future and how innovation can accelerate the green transition.
Participation is free of charge. Travel, hotel and other costs are covered by the participants themselves.
Welcome to join us in shaping the sustainable industry of the future through new collaborations.
About Sweden Canada Innovation Days
Sweden Canada Innovation Days (SCID) is the annual flagship event of the Sweden Canada Innovation Initiative (SCII), a collaborative initiative that promotes innovation and co-creation between Sweden and Canada. SCID was first organized in Montreal in 2018 and has since grown into one of the most important meeting places for innovation actors in Sweden and Canada. Over the years, the event has brought together startups, established companies, researchers and decision-makers and established itself as a platform for knowledge exchange, matchmaking and the development of new collaborative projects. Each edition is based on the overarching theme of driving the green transition and highlighting how innovation and international cooperation can contribute to sustainable growth, increased competitiveness and reduced climate impact.