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Innovation Fest

Innovation Fest is a series of events focused on Cleantech innovation, featuring educational and networking gatherings. Launched in Canada in April 2022, it aims to foster collaboration between Swiss and Canadian organizations in various sectors.

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Overview

What Innovation Fest does

What Innovation Fest is

Innovation Fest is a series of events focused on Cleantech innovation, featuring educational and networking gatherings. Launched in Canada in April 2022, it aims to foster collaboration between Swiss and Canadian organizations in various sectors.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Event Organizer
Founded
Founded in 2022
Approximate age
About 4 years
Structured capabilities
Community · Event host
Last reviewed
April 10, 2026

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Capability profile

Innovation Fest as a community

Community overview

Innovation Fest (FEST) is a public diplomacy initiative that aims to highlight innovations and foster international collaboration through a series of events. It is hosted by consulates, embassies, government organizations, and members of the diplomatic community. The initiative focuses on bringing together various stakeholders, including arts and cultural organizations, science and technology institutions, universities, industry networks, and grassroots groups. The organization is based in Canada and has been active in promoting Swiss-Canadian cleantech innovation.

Community focus

FEST focuses on cleantech innovations, particularly those that address environmental challenges. The initiative emphasizes collaboration between Switzerland and Canada, showcasing advancements in areas such as renewable energy, water management, energy efficiency, and carbon capture. The organization aims to enhance existing business and science collaborations while encouraging future international partnerships.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Next recorded event
April 2, 2024

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Students · Researchers
Benefits
network-access and mentorship
Program types
community and course
Selection criteria
open
Regions
Canada

Community activity

Events and activity

FEST hosts numerous events, including the Swiss Innovation FEST series in Vancouver from March 26 to April 28, 2024, focusing on cleantech innovations. Key events include an Opening Panel on April 2, 2024, an Exhibition from April 2 to April 15, 2024, a Startup Series on April 9 and 11, 2024, Film Screenings on April 11 and April 24-28, 2024, and a Decarbonization Dialogue on April 16, 2024.

Notable members

Tamara Shtanova, Science & Technology Officer - Consulate General of Switzerland; Scott Mallory, Jr., Founder, Director - ISM Arts & Culture.

Capability profile

Innovation Fest as an event host

Event focus

Innovation Fest focuses on cleantech innovations that address environmental challenges, emphasizing collaboration between Switzerland and Canada. The initiative showcases advancements in renewable energy, water management, energy efficiency, and carbon capture, aiming to enhance existing business and science collaborations while encouraging future international partnerships.

Format narrative

Innovation Fest organizes a variety of programs and events, including lectures, exhibitions, and panels that bring together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss and promote cleantech innovations.

Participant value

Attendees gain insights into the latest cleantech innovations and have opportunities to network with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, fostering collaboration and partnerships.

Format and cadence

Event types
summit, workshop, and meetup
Modality
in-person
Startups can present
Yes

Availability

Registration state
Accepting
Next recorded event
March 26, 2024
Next event location
Vancouver, Canada

Audience and fit

Selection criteria
open
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Audience
Founders · Investors · Students

Speakers and past editions

Speakers

Notable speakers include experts in sustainable urban development and cleantech innovation, such as Tamara Shtanova, Science & Technology Officer at the Consulate General of Switzerland.

Past editions

Previous events have included the Swiss Innovation FEST and various panels and lectures focusing on sustainable living and technological innovation.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 10, 2026

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